Basic Info on Sterling Silver Findings

With the exception of earrings, jump rings are the findings that are used in almost every piece of jewelry. They are used to connect jewelry components together. For example, they are used to connect beaded strands, chain lengths and clasps, and they are also used in connecting charms to bracelets.

Crimp beads are tiny metal beads that flatten when squeezed with a crimping tool or pliers. You use crimp beads to attach a clasp.

Do you like earrings? You can make beautiful earrings very quickly. There are 3 basic types of sterling silver findings for earrings.

A popular finding is the French Hook earring, or it is sometimes called an ear wire with coil. The French Hook is the type you use for dangling earrings. You can also get the French Hook earring or ear wire without a coil. It is just a matter of preference.

Another popular finding is the hoop earring findings. Many people simply wear the hoop by themselves, while others add a stunning bead or charm to them. The most popular size is 1".

As you complete your necklace or bracelet, you will need something to fasten or clasp your beautiful creation together. This is where you use sterling silver clasps. There are silver spring ring clasps, lobster clasps, and toggle clasps.

A spring ring, is a circular ring that has a lever that springs open and closed.

There are lobster clasps, which are easier to open and close, and then there are the stunning toggles.

Toggle clasp bracelets are tough to put on by yourself, however, they are beautiful as well as entirely secure.

I just knew the toggle would come apart and I would lose it, but so far, no problems. Here is a great place for jewelry clasps and sterling silver toggles.

If you want quality sterling silver findings, not silver plated or some other inferior product that turns your neck green, I have a great source: Sterling Silver Findings.

These are quality findings and you don't have to buy a bazillion of them to get a good price on them.