{"id":25903,"date":"2024-02-13T11:29:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T11:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?post_type=buying-guide&p=25903"},"modified":"2025-07-07T11:02:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T10:02:50","slug":"your-guide-to-jewellery-findings","status":"publish","type":"buying-guide","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/buying-guide\/your-guide-to-jewellery-findings\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Jewellery Findings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What are Jewellery Findings?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jewellery findings are essential components in jewellery making. They are used to connect pieces together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re the building blocks of most jewellery designs; used to link, fasten, and secure pieces together. From clasps and scrolls to ear wires and hooks, findings are a must-have in any workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to jewellery making, knowing what findings you need can be a difficult task, but we\u2019re here to help. Below is a guide to all the different types of jewellery findings and what they can be used for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bails<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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A bail<\/a> is a popular choice of finding that is used to attach a stone. They are often simply designed to not take focus from the charm or gemstone that will sit in the middle. Bails are commonly used for necklaces but are a great way to attach charms to bracelets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bell Caps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Bell caps<\/a> are commonly used to attach gemstones to jewellery. These are the perfect finding option for unusually shaped stones and can be used when adding gemstones to ear wires or chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clasps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Clasps<\/a> are essential for fastening your designs. They serve as finishing elements in your piece, ensuring the jewellery stays in place while complementing the overall design. There are many types of clasps to choose from including the traditional bolt ring clasps and trigger clasps as well as toggle clasps, cylinder clasps and magnetic clasps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connectors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Connectors<\/a> are unique findings, fitted with a loop on each side. These are designed to connect two sides of your piece together. Designed with a gemstone or pattern, they come fitted with closed jump rings on each side, ready for attachment to a chain, cord, or other findings. Connectors are most popularly used in bracelet and necklace designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crimps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Crimp beads<\/a> are predominantly used in beading jewellery and are designed to be attached to the ends of wire and string that can often be difficult to knot. To use, thread wire through the crimp bead and clasp or finding, and then back through the bead, and then use crimping pliers to flatten the bead snuggly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earring Findings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Earring Findings covers a broad range of findings that are used to make earrings. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n