Necklace Findings

• Bails: These are connectors used to attach pendants to a necklace chain or cord. They come in various shapes and sizes and can range from simple loops to more decorative styles.

• Enhancers: Similar to bails but often with a clasp mechanism, enhancers allow for pendants to be easily added or changed on a necklace. They're ideal for versatility and can be used with a variety of necklace styles.

• Pearl Cup Pendants: These are specialized settings designed to hold pearls or round beads. They have a cupped base with a peg to secure the pearl in place.

• Lockets: Lockets are a type of pendant that can open to reveal a space inside for keeping photos or other small keepsakes. They come in various designs, from classic to contemporary.

• End Caps: Used in finishing the ends of necklaces, with a variety of styles depending on whether your finishing cord or metal chain. End caps provide a neat and professional finish to the jewellery piece.

• Pendant Settings: These are the parts of a necklace that hold a gemstone, crystal, or other decorative elements. They come in various forms, like prong settings, bezel settings, or snap-in settings, allowing versatility depending on the style and type of stone being set.

These findings are essential for creating a range of necklace styles and designs, allowing for customization and personalization in jewellery making.

Depending on the desired style and aesthetic you're after, here's a list of all the components you could need:

• Chain or Cord: This is the main structure of the necklace, which can vary in length, material, and style. Options include metal chains, leather cords, or synthetic materials.

• Clasp: The mechanism used to open and close the necklace. Common types include lobster clasps, spring ring clasps, toggle clasps, and magnetic clasps.

• Jump Rings: Small metal rings used to attach the clasp to the chain or cord and often used to add other components to the necklace.

• Pendants or Charms: Decorative elements that hang from the necklace. They can be attached directly to the chain or through other findings like bails.

• Bails: Connectors that allow you to attach a pendant or charm to the chain, providing a way for it to hang properly.

• Enhancers: Clasp-like components that allow you to add or interchange pendants on a necklace more easily.

• Beads and Spacer Beads: Used to add decoration and style to the necklace. Spacer beads are specifically used to separate other beads or components evenly.

• Wire, String, or Beading Thread: Depending on the type of necklace, you might need flexible beading wire, nylon thread, or other stringing materials.

• End Caps: Used to finish the ends of corded or multi-strand necklaces, providing a neat and secure closure.

• Pendant Settings: If your design includes setting stones or crystals, you'll need pendant settings like bezel settings, prong settings, etc.

• Tools: Basic jewellery-making tools such as pliers (needle nose, round nose, flat nose), wire cutters, and possibly a crimping tool.

• Bails: Attach or solder the bail to the pendant, then slide it onto your chain or cord. Bails provide an easy way to add or interchange pendants on a necklace.

• Enhancers: These can be clipped onto a chain or cord, allowing you to add or change pendants without needing to slide them over the end of the necklace.

• Pearl Cup Pendants: Insert the pearl or bead onto the peg of the pearl cup pendant, securing it in place, often with adhesive.

• Lockets: Can be attached directly to the chain or through a bail. They open to hold small keepsakes or photos.

• End Caps: Used for finishing the ends of multi-strand or corded necklaces. Secure them with solder, glue or by crimping, depending on their design.

• Pendant Settings: Set your chosen stone or decorative element into the setting. This might involve snapping the element into place or using a setting technique like prong or bezel setting.