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Magnetic Clasp

A two-piece clasp with one or more magnets. The magnets hold the pieces of the clasp together. Can include Bead, Crimp, Hook-and-Eye and Snap Lock Clasp styles.

Thread Heaven®

Unravel the secrets of Thread Heaven® and uncover how it can streamline your jewelry-making endeavors.

Omega Chain

A type of neckwire where bands or links of metal are assembled on a wire or woven mesh for structure, for a flexible design. Also called Omega Necklace.

Thread

A length of fine string composed of several fibers twisted or spun into a single strand. Thread can be made of natural or manmade fibers.

Micron

A unit of length equivalent to 0.001mm, used for measuring the thickness of electroplating.

Tigertail™

A braided stainless steel cable-style wire used for jewelry-making, with a nylon coating against corrosion, and stiff enough to be strung without a needle.

Macramé

A method of cord knotting that creates a rough, lace-like band. Commonly used in jewelry and décor, macramé popularly uses cotton, hemp, silk and leather cords.

Toggle Clasp

A style of clasp consisting of a loop (usually a circle, but sometimes other shapes such as stars, hearts or leaves); the other piece is a ''T'' shaped bar. The clasp is closed by pulling the ''T'' shaped bar through the open loop. Immensely popular and easy to use, the toggle clasp is available in almost infinite material options and in a variety of styles, weights and designs. They are commonly used for necklaces (especially lariat style), bracelets and anklets.

Embossing

The process of raising a domed design on the front of a piece of metal by beating it from behind with punches and a hammer.

Tab Lock Clasp

An easy-open clasp which closes by inserting a tab into a slot of the other half of the clasp. This style is held shut by the weight of the jewelry itself.

Liver of Sulfur™

A sulfur- based oxidizing agent, used to create an antiqued finish on silver, copper and brass beads and components.

Swivel Clasp

A form of the Lobster Claw Clasp. The swivel allows the design to twist 360 degrees while the clasp stays in place, so they are ideal for bracelets and anklets.

Leverback Earwire

(also Hinged Earwire) A type of earwire which has a hinged locking mechanism at the bottom, for added security.

Crystal Passions®

A brand name for leaded crystal glass. Crystal Passions® products are renowned for their color, brilliance and high quality.

Setting

A frame, container or cage designed for the placement of faceted gemstones or cabochons.

Lavalier

A pendant with one stone, suspended from a necklace.

Sautoir

A long necklace, usually made of pearls or beads and often ending in a tassel. Popularized in the 1920s.

Lost Wax Casting

Discover lost wax casting: a jewelry-making technique where a wax model is encased in plaster, melted away to form a mold and filled with metal.

Satin

A form of weaving that creates a material with a glossy surface and a matte back. Commonly used in formal dress material, ribbon and cording.

Luster

How light interacts with a surface. Originally used for gemstones like pearl and opal, it's been expanded to include a glossy sheen on materials like glass.

Stick pin

A straight pin worn vertically on a scarf or tie, which has some kind of ornamentation on the top. Explore Stick pin products.

Stabilized/Stabilization

Stabilization is the use of a colorless bonding agent (commonly plastic) with a porous gemstone to give it durability and improve appearance.

Lariat

An open-ended necklace that is held together by a flexible element such as a drop or ring. Length is 48 inches or longer.

Sterling Silver-Filled

Made by combining an outer layer of sterling silver (.925/20) around a copper-alloy core. Completed with an anti-tarnish coating to preserve its beauty.

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