Findings
find·ings | ˈfīn-diŋ
noun
A general term for all types of construction components used in jewelry making, such as clasps, pins, hooks, tabs, etc.
Findings is a broad term that can apply to a number of different types of components or materials used to create collections of beads that are subsequently used in jewelry. These can include materials such as clasps, hooks, tabs pins, jump rings, headpins, crimp beads, and others. Most of these materials are metal, but they may also be made of other materials, including stone or wood, depending on the nature of the jewelry. Findings are often presented in different metal finishes, and may include copper, brass, silver, silver tone, or gold tone, depending on the type of jewelry to which they are matched.