Explore endless and accessible customization with Stuller's versatile and trending findings selection.
Jump rings, clasps, settings — to most jewelers, jewelry businesses, and even customers, findings are often seen as elements for daily or simple repairs, but they can do so much more. These small yet essential pieces are the foundation of any design, and, if you’re unsure where to start, you might overlook the versatility of those classic findings at your bench — components that can turn a basic repair into a custom piece.
With Stuller’s wide range of trending, high-quality findings, discovering new possibilities is easier than ever. Whether you’re updating a treasured piece or designing something fresh and unique, our selection helps you offer your customers a world of customization options.
Check out our latest brochure, Creating Inspiration, for fresh ideas on how to spark creativity in your custom jewelry designs one finding at a time.
Why Should You Use Creative Componentry?
With a bit of creativity, findings can unlock new possibilities for your custom jewelry services, making unique or one-of-a-kind designs accessible for you and your customers.
For example, if a customer brings you their cherished family heirloom or bridal piece, your first instinct might be to restore it as closely as possible to its traditional design. However, leveraging creative componentry can give you the confidence to explore more options beyond repairs, such as adding a bolder setting or redesigning a piece completely, to turn the finished product into something closer to their preferences.
Looking for inspiration? Let’s explore a few ways you can use findings to elevate any piece and meet almost any customer request.
Custom Combinations
Mixing and matching different settings and shanks can help you create rings that perfectly capture your customers’ unique styles. Instead of sticking to one design, experiment with various combinations to offer personalized, standout pieces.
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Create an in-store experience with interactive collections such as Piece by Piece®, making it easier for customers to see their combination in real time.
Explore Stuller’s diverse selection of peg settings and shank styles to easily create personalized ring designs that fit your customers’ preferences, offering the custom appeal they want without the need to start from scratch — an accessible solution for any budget.
Fine and Functional
Another way to add findings to your custom business is to think beyond bridal jewelry when using settings — consider how they can elevate earrings, necklaces, and even men’s accessories. Personalized findings open endless possibilities for pairing with functional, foundational pieces such as engravable dangles and unique bails on custom-length chains.
With these versatile components, you can create pieces your customers will cherish and feel connected to for years to come.
Trending Earring Styles
Enhance earring designs by combining common components to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Whether it’s updating a classic style with unique dangles or adding modern elements like pearls and new settings, these small details can transform any design.
Finishing Touches
Give customers more options to personalize their pieces in-store with clasps, beads, and stringing supplies. These components allow you to add distinctive touches that make each piece feel special, enhancing your customization services and creating fine jewelry options that stand out. Try positioning trending components such as initial bracelet slides or an accented toggle clasp as a finishing detail.
More with Metals
Metals are not just for repairs; they are also a powerful tool in your customization toolkit, just like findings. By incorporating different types of metals, patterns, and textures into your designs, you can offer timeless, personalized pieces — custom bangles, bracelets, and more — that go beyond the ordinary.
Did You Know?
Stuller’s selection includes more than 3,500 in-stock metal options, from grain and sheet to tubing and solder, all crafted from 100% recycled precious materials and available for immediate fulfillment.
What Will You Design?
Findings are essential to every jeweler and jewelry business for any job, from simple repairs to creating new and exciting styles. Whether it’s reworking a classic ring design or adding final touches, findings provide an easy way to offer accessible customization options to your customers that you can provide right in your store.
Using today’s suggestions, you can enhance existing designs and provide complete standout pieces in bridal, fine jewelry, and more. With Stuller by your side every step of the way, you can rest assured that our diverse selection of findings will provide everything you need to bring your creative vision to life and perfectly meet your customers’ preferences.
How will you use findings to elevate your designs and match your customers’ individual styles?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Claire Lyon
Staff Writer
Claire is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Journalism. Her advanced writing background combined with her love of staying on top of the latest trends helps her find the perfect content to bring to the jewelry industry.