What are Jewelry Findings?
For many people, the fun part of jewelry design is coming up with beautiful beadwork patterns and designs, sculpting beautiful wire jewelry, or creating original pieces from other materials. However, in order for the jewelry you create to be usable, you’ll need to supplement your artistic endeavors with the addition of serviceable findings. This includes clasps, ear wires, earring backs, crimp beads, and other types of jewelry closure and security devices. While findings are most often thought about in terms of necklace or bracelet clasps or earring backs or wires, jewelry makers use many additional types of findings on a regular basis. For example, many crafters use jewelry findings as the starting point for creating beautiful fashion accessories, such as button covers, key chains, and cell phone cases. Additionally, jewelry makers who enjoy creating pins and brooches can use stick pin, kilt pin, and pin base findings as the starting points for their creations. Many jewelry crafters e
