Jewelry supplies
Find the pieces and pearls that will form your next piece of jewelry at Smyks.com
The icing on the cake of your next piece of homemade jewelry can be found in the materials you start, shape and finish the piece with. It is not only the beads that help shape your next piece of jewelry, but also the clasps, loops, ear hooks you choose to use.
At Smyks you will find a huge selection of jewelry clasps, ear wire, hoops, pendants, pendants, chain closures, loops, dowels, pin loops and many other exciting jewelry parts. Our jewelry parts span a wide range of materials, where sterling silver, gold-plated sterling silver, brass and steel are just a few to mention.
In the different categories of jewelry parts, you will find a wealth of designs - we know how important it is that your jewelry gets exactly the look you are dreaming of.
Be creative with it! Give your next necklace a little extra edge, find just the right shape of hoops for your new earrings and find the clasp of your dreams for your mother-in-law's next bracelet!
Do you manufacture jewellery as a business? Then it's a good idea to sign up for our business discount scheme and buy jewellery parts and jewellery materials in bulk / wholesale. This way, you get the absolute best value for money. Simply search 'bulk buy' in the search box and you'll find all our most popular wholesale jewellery materials!
It matters which jewelry parts you buy
It's important to consider which jewelry materials you use for jewelry making. The right materials and jewelry parts will always give you a better result in the end. Therefore, we will briefly explain how the different materials we offer have an impact in your next piece of homemade jewelry.
Sterling silver: Sterling silver (well known for its 925 stamp) is a very popular choice for jewelry making. 925 describes how much silver is in the material, where Sterling silver consists of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. This mix ratio actually makes the silver stronger and more durable, as jewelry made from sterling silver is less likely to bend, warp or scratch than many other silver mixes. In addition, sterling silver is highly hypoallergenic and suitable for people with sensitive skin.
Surgical steel: Surgical steel is one of the most hygienic materials that can be used for jewelry making. This is also why surgical steel is used for medical purposes, because it resists corrosion, stains and contamination. This also means that surgical steel is highly resistant to discoloration, even when exposed to moisture, sweat and other environmental influences. Compared to Sterling silver, surgical steel is also slightly cheaper to produce, which also reflects the price of surgical steel jewelry parts and jewelry materials.
Brass: The metal brass has a long history in jewelry making and has been used for millennia across the world to create jewelry. Brass has the distinct advantage of being a lightweight material and can therefore be a good choice for those who don't want their jewelry to weigh down their body, such as heavy earrings in the earlobe. Compared to sterling silver, brass is also a lot cheaper to produce, so you get a lot more material for the same price. Unfortunately, brass has the disadvantage that its durability can vary. This means that for some, gold-plated brass can lose its golden color quickly when it comes into contact with water, skin, sweat, etc.
Copper: Copper, like brass, has a long history in jewelry production. This is especially due to copper's natural warm glow, which can range from a light reddish-orange to a deeper, amber hue. Copper can change color over time due to oxidation, just like brass. However, copper is still highly resistant to tarnish and corrosion, which allows jewelry with copper elements to maintain their beauty and structure for a long time.
Overall, choosing the right materials and jewelry parts is fundamental to creating jewelry that is beautiful, durable and meaningful. It's worth taking the time to research and select the best components to achieve the desired result in your jewelry projects.
Not sure which materials are best for you? Of course, you are always welcome to contact us online or in our physical store.