This collection holds our sterling silver jewelry-making components — genuine .925 clasps, connectors, pendants, and beads, most of them vintage or estate-sourced. These are findings and focal pieces for designers building their own work, not finished retail jewelry.
Vintage & Estate Sterling
Much of what you'll find here came out of old jewelry stock and estate collections: ornate box clasps set with Czech glass, marcasite filigree pendants, Taxco silverwork, and Egyptian Revival scarabs. These are the components that give a handmade piece the weight and detail of an older era, and most are available in very small quantities.
What We Carry
- Sterling clasps — box push clasps, multi-strand connectors, and decorative closures, many with inlaid or faceted glass
- Connectors & links — round, hexagon, and triangle multi-strand connectors for layered designs
- Pendants & charms — lockets, florals, marcasite filigree, and figural pieces from 22mm to 81mm
- Ornate beads & spacers — filigree rounds, teardrops, squares, and two-hole components
Working With Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is .925 fine — 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength — and will develop a patina over time, which many designers prefer on vintage-style work. It polishes back to bright with a silver cloth. Pair these components with our natural stone pendants and antique and vintage beads for period-accurate designs.
Because most pieces here are one of a kind or nearly so, this collection changes constantly. New estate finds are added as they're photographed.