Findings glossary

Clasps, earring findings, and other types of findings described and pictured

Findings are components, usually made of metal, used to finish, connect, space, or embellish jewelry. Vendors may use the term for all metal jewelry-making components, or they may use it for specific items, such as clasps. Other metal components, such as spacer beads, may be classified as beads. To learn more about the different metals used in findings, please look at the Metals glossary.

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