Metal
Metal components are the basic building blocks of costume jewelry. A multitude of components are available in various shapes and sizes. Unlike precious metals, the choice is very wide. Enough to inspire you to create!
Here you'll find a selection of rings, charms, pendants, beads, sequins and even buttons. Coated with epoxy resin, finished in aged silver, Rose Gold, gold or simply silver...
Metal components play an essential role in the creation of handmade jewelry, providing structure, elegance and originality.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, metal components are perfect for assembling necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or for adding decorative details to your pieces.
We offer a wide range of metal components to complete your jewelry creations, such as :
- Metalpendants: perfect for creating personalized jewelry and unique pieces.
- Charms: to add decorative accents to your necklaces, bracelets and earrings.
- Rings: use to link your beads, attach clasps or assemble your jewelry.
- Metal sequins: ideal for adding a shiny, playful touch to your creations.
- MetalBeads caps: to hold your beads in place while providing a professional finish.
- Connectors: essential for assembling and linking the different parts of your jewelry.
You'll also find spacers, medallions, tubes, adhesive elements, washers and cabochons!
Available in a variety of materials such as zamac, brass or zinc, our components adapt to all styles and creative techniques. Whether you prefer shiny, matt or aged finishes, you'll find metal components that perfectly match your creative vision.
What kind of jewelry to create with metal components?
Metal components offer incredible versatility for creating DIY jewelry to suit every style. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, here are some jewelry ideas to make with metal components:
- Necklaces: use metal pendants, metal chains and rings to assemble modern or vintage necklaces.
- Bracelets: create bracelets by combining brass wire and gemstones, as in our rush bracelets tutorial.
- Earrings: metal charms, hooks and stones mounted on metal are ideal for unique earrings, from the simplest to the most complex. Take a look at these pretty dangling earrings, for example!
- Rings: a beautiful chain and a small charm are all you need to design elegant, personalized rings.
- Chains and key-rings: combine metal links, charms and keys to create personalized accessories such as key-rings or bag jewelry.
What non-precious metals are used in jewelry?
Non-precious metals are alloys widely used in jewelry for their accessibility, durability and multiple creative possibilities. Unlike precious metals such as gold or 925 Sterling Silver, these metals are generally more affordable while offering great strength. Some of the most common non-precious metals used in jewelry include :
- Stainless steel: Highly resistant to rust and oxidation, stainless steel is perfect for modern, long-lastingjewelry.
- Brass: An alloy of copper and zinc, often used for its golden color and shiny appearance.
- Aluminum: Lightweight and easily malleable, aluminum is an excellent option for creating jewelry that is both light and strong.
- Bronze: A blend of copper and pewter, bronze has a warm color and a vintage look that is highly sought-after for retro jewelry creations.
- Copper: Used in the creation of handcrafted jewelry, copper is appreciated for its flexibility and natural patina.
These non-precious metals are often chosen for their ability to stand the test of time, while offering a wide variety of styles for unique and affordable jewelry creations. We tell you all about it in this data sheet!