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Findings - Earring Parts

Earring findings for making your own earrings: French hook and shepherd's hook ear wires, lever backs, posts and studs, hoops, backs and clutches, and plastic safety sleeves for French ear wires. Metals include Silver-Plated, Gold-Plated and antique finishes, surgical and stainless steel, Sterling Silver and gold filled.

Base-metal findings are labeled by tone or plating; Sterling Silver and gold filled are named as such. Plated findings tarnish over time, while sterling tarnishes naturally and can be polished.

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Findings - Earring Parts

Good to know

  • Base-metal earring findings are labeled by tone or plating, never as plain silver or gold.
  • Sterling silver is at least 92.5% pure silver (925); plated items can't be called sterling.
  • Gold filled is a bonded layer of 10K or higher gold that is at least 1/20 of the total weight.
  • "Fishhook" can mean a French-hook ear wire or a fishhook clasp; check which a listing means.
  • Plated findings tarnish over time; store them in sealed bags or anti-tarnish pouches.

Questions & answers

What do Silver-Tone and Gold-Tone mean?

They describe base metal, such as zinc alloy, brass or iron, in a silver or gold color with no precious metal claimed. Sterling Silver, Gold Filled, Silver-Plated and Gold-Plated findings are always named as such.

What does sterling silver mean?

Sterling silver is at least 92.5% pure silver (925). Plated items can't be called sterling. Sterling tarnishes naturally and can be polished back.

What's the difference between gold filled and gold plated?

Gold filled has a mechanically bonded layer of 10K or higher gold that makes up at least 1/20 of the item's total weight. Gold plating is a much thinner electroplated layer, so gold filled wears longer than standard plating.

Why are my plated findings tarnishing?

Gold-plated and silver-plated findings tarnish over time from skin acids, moisture and air. Sterling silver also tarnishes naturally but can be polished. Keep findings away from lotions, perfumes and chemicals, and store them in sealed bags or anti-tarnish pouches.

Ages 16+. Not intended for use by children. Contains small parts that can be a choking hazard.

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