Hey, jewelry makers -- need the name (and source if possible) of this finding:?
Check the necklace here and look at the enlarged picture: http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.484107.484108.2006348.page
I'm looking for the settings of the non-bead, non strung items, joined by jump rings, which make up most of the decorative part of the necklace. They look like standard settings, but seem to have looped prongs that are folded down where jump rings are attached. This is SUCH an easy and attractive way to join, and allow multiple joinings for each piece.
I can't find anything like it at my usual online sources, and I don't know what word to Google to find this piece.
Do you know what they're called?
Better yet, do you know where I can find them?
First one to come up with name and source gets the 10 points.
THANKS!
If you Google the name "Preston Reuther" you'll find his jewelry making site and store. I think he calls this piece a 'snap set' finding, if it's what I think it is. It's hard to see from the picture you selected, honestly. On his site, there are teaching sections where he has pictures of different things and their names.
Santa Fe Jewelers Supply (www.sfjssantafe.com) has an incredible selection of findings and wire at the best prices I've found for such things. They're great for sterling silver. Fire Mountain Gems (www.firemountaingems.com) has an excellent selection as well. Both are wholesalers, however, so you may want to get some other jewelry-making friends to go together on an order. I use both places, and save up all my supply needs to order once or twice a year so I can buy wholesale. The prices are great.
If you're using the Santa Fe website, know that it's set up for ordering, not for browsing. Once you get used to how it works, it's not hard to use at all, but it does take a little getting used to. The other one is easier to browse, but doesn't have quite the wire selection that Santa Fe does. Fire Mtn is great for beads, though, and does have some unusual findings. Have a look around.
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