I discovered quite some time ago that it was incredibly hard to find high quality findings for my jewellery, so started making my own. I now offer a range of handmade findings in sterling silver, argentium, fine silver and pure copper.
Sometimes your beads just need a little bit extra, and what better than a bead cap.
These are my smallest size at 6.25mm diameter. They have been hand cut from 0.3mm (28ga) sterling silver sheet, and gently domed. They have a centre drilled hole of 1mm, so can be used with beading wire or thread as well as wire.
They've been tumble finished to a high shine. I think these work especially well with smaller lampwork beads, as well as gemstones, and are particularly suitable for earrings.
You will receive twelve bead caps - if you would like larger quantities, or a different finish, please feel free to contact me.
These are by far my most popular size of bead cap - probably because they work so perfectly with lampwork beads and larger gemstones.
Each cap is hand cut from 0.3mm sterling silver sheet, gently domed, and has a central hole measuring 1.3mm - ideal for wireworked designs. They have been tumble polished for a high shine.
You will receive twelve beadcaps - if you are interested in larger quantities, or would like a different hole size or finish, please contact me.
Cut from sterling sheet, gently domed, and with a matching wide bar fastening.
There's a choice of textures available, hammered or starburst, which reflect the light beautifully, and have been highly polished for maximum shine and impact, or brushed, for a more subtle effect.
Like all my clasps, these work beautifully on a bracelet, or as the focal piece of a front-fastening necklace or lariat.
Clasps measure 25mm in diameter, with a 13mm offset centre opening, and are domed to 3.5mm at the highest point
The bar measures 30 x 7mm and has a soldered link on the reverse. Each clasp includes jump rings to attach to your finished jewellery.
These are very special gemstone set toggle clasps.
Cut from sterling sheet, gently domed, and with a bar fastening, each clasp features a 5mm gemstone cabochon, handset in a fine silver bezel, and would look gorgeous as a finishing statement for a piece of jewellery made with artisan lampwork or gemstones.
Like all my clasps, these would work beautifully on a bracelet, or as the focal piece of a front-fastening necklace or lariat. They can even be worn as a pendant.
Each clasp has a diameter of 25mm, with a 13mm offset centre opening, and is domed to 3.5mm at its highest point
The bar measures 30 x 3mm, is 1mm deep and has a soldered jumpring on the back. I keep a large stock of cabochons, including some faceted stones, so if the gemstone or colour you would like to match your particular piece of jewellery is not shown, please contact me to discuss what you'd like.
Five pairs of inverted 'v' shape earwires made from 0.8mm (20ga) sterling silver wire.
These are handshaped, with a double curled end and jumpring, ready to attach your favourite bead, charm or whatever. They're designed so you can just slip anything with a loop or hole straight onto the wire, or can use the jumpring to attach other charms or beads
All have perfectly rounded ends to make them safe and easy to insert. This style of earwire is one of the most popular and comfortable to wear that I've ever found. The front edge is lightly forged for strength and to help maintain the shape. They have been made from fully hardened sterling silver wire, and tumble polished for a high shine and durability.
Measurements (approx):
Length: 33mm
Width: 20mm
For larger quantities, or for longer or shorter versions, or if you would like an oxidised finish please feel free to contact me.
Five pairs of handmade ear hoops made from 0.8mm (20ga) sterling silver wire.
Perfect for just adding a lampwork or gemstone bead or charm, or wear them on their own for understated style.
All have perfectly rounded ends to make them safe and easy to insert. This style of earhoop is always popular and incredibly comfortable to wear. Apart from the piece that passes through the ear, these are lightly forged for strength and to help maintain the shape. They have been made from fully hardened sterling silver wire, and tumble polished for a high shine and durability.
Each hoop has an approximate diameter of 20mm. You will receive five pairs.
For larger quantities, or for larger or smaller versions, or if you would like an oxidised finish please feel free to contact me.
My sterling silver 'swan' clasps are hand fabricated from 1.5mm (approx 14ga) sterling silver wire, and forged for strength before being tumble polished for a high shine and durability.
Each clasp comes complete with two large heavyweight open jump rings to make it simple to attach to your finished jewellery. This clasp style looks wonderful on bracelets, and can also make a fabulous statement on necklaces, and especially on convertible jewellery.
Length of clasp (excluding jump rings - 25mm
Widest point - 14mm
Jump rings - 7mm inner diameter, 10mm outer diameter.
These heavyweight sterling silver hook clasps are fabricated from 1mm sterling silver sheet, and have been tumbled for a high polish finish. They are particularly good for braclelets, especially those with bigger stones or for chain maille pieces. This is a particularly strong design.
Each clasp comes with a pair of heavyweight jump rings to attach to your own jewellery.
Measurements (approx):
Length 20mm
Width 3mm
Depth (widest point of hook) 8mm
Jumprings 1.5mm (14ga) wire, 4.5mm inner diameter, 7.5mm outer diameter.
A set of five sterling silver rings, fabricated from 1.5mm wire and soldered closed.
These rings have been forged to a flattened, but not hammered finish, and tumble polished to a high shine. They are very strong!
Use them above a pendant, incorporate into chain designs, hang charms from them, or just link them together with jump rings for a fabulous bracelet or necklace.
Each ring has measures approximately 13mm (outer diameter) and 10mm (inner diameter, with a thickness of 1mm on average.
If you would prefer a hammered or oxidised finish, or larger quantities of ring, please contact me.
A set of five sterling silver rings, fabricated from 1.6mm wire and soldered closed.
These rings have been forged to a flattened, but not hammered finish, and tumble polished to a high shine. They are very strong!
Use them above a pendant, incorporate into chain designs, hang charms from them, or just link them together with jump rings for a fabulous bracelet or necklace.
Each ring has measures approximately 20mm (outer diameter) and 16.75mm (inner diameter, with a thickness of 1mm on average.
If you would prefer a hammered or oxidised finish, or larger quantities of ring, please convo me.
Plain and simple sterling silver bails - perfect for fused glass pendants, domino art, resin and so many other things.
With a tube top, these are easy to attach to chain, cord or thong. They have been hand shaped, with gently curved edges and have been tumbled to a high shine.
Each one is stamped 925 on the reverse, and the pad has been pre-sanded to make them ready to simply glue to your piece.
Overall length: 15mm
Width: 7mm
Length of pad: 10mm
Inner diameter of tube: 3.25mm
If you would like your, or your business's initials stamped on the reverse above the 925 (up to three letters, upper or lower case) please let me know. I can also provide these in a variety of other sizes and finishes, including oxidised and textured.
Another incredibly hard to find item. Pure copper toggle clasp with a choice of textures - hammered, starburst or leafprint.
Like all my clasps, these work beautifully on a bracelet, or as the focal piece of a front-fastening necklace or lariat.
Clasps measure 25mm in diameter, with a 13mm offset centre opening, and are domed to 3.5mm at the highest point
The bar measures 30 x 7mm and has a soldered link on the reverse. Each clasp includes jump rings to attach to your finished jewellery.
Yet another finding I couldn't ever seem to find in real copper, this listing is for a set of a dozen heavyweight closed, hammered copper rings or connectors.
They have been handmade in a choice of sizes from 2mm (13ga) copper wire, which has been coiled, cut, soldered, filed and hammered before being tumble polished to a high shine.
These look great mixed with chain maille, or as spacers in a strung design.
