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What are findings in jewellery making used for?
Findings are the small parts that make up a piece of jewellery such as clasps, jump rings, ear posts, scrolls and much more.
The most common types of jewellery findings are:
Clasps. Used to fasten and secure a necklace or bracelet such as a bolt ring or lobster catch.
Ear findings. Used to create earrings such as hook wires, posts and pins, scrolls and much more.
Jump rings. Used to connect two items together such as a clasp to a chain.
Beads and connectors. Can be added to any jewellery design.
Cufflink fittings. Used to create cufflinks and includes the blank and cufflink.