|
Colorful Rivets
East West DyeCom offers colorful rivets in six sizes. They can be used to join metal together or as an accent. The pop rivet gun is also available. Call (800) 407-6371, fax (800) 393-2660, or visit www.eastwestdye.com. (12/03)
Sterling Silver Clasps
Foreign Source, Ltd., carries a wide range of sterling silver clasps, including Bali style toggles. For more details, call (877) 437-5375 or e-mail import@foreignsource.com. (12/03)
Linkables
Rio Grande introduces Linkables, a new line of sterling silver jewelry components. They are available in many different designs to be combined in unusual ways and used with other structural pieces. Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or (505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com, or visit www.riogrande.com. (11/03)
Interchangeable Bead Findings
Ghost Cow Glassworks has created five different methods to display single or multiple beads. The hitching post is able to be worn as a pendant or a brooch and comes in gold plated or in sterling silver. The sterling silver bead bale can be used for pendants or brooches. The sterling silver bead stirrup, used in pendants, can be worn horizontally or vertically and holds beads up to 1" in width. The sterling silver bead frame, used for pendants, is available in four designs, and will fit beads up to 1.15". Another piece, called Earpendance, is used for earrings and comes as either sterling silver or gold-filled. Earpendance Too is also available, 1.5" long, and in sterling silver. Call (520) 622-7199, e-mail bronwen@ghostcow.com, or visit www.ghostcow.com. (10/03)
Pendant Drop
Winterglas introduces the T Drop a necklace component that guides stringing material through its center, through the bead holder, and back out the other side. Cast in silver, the drops comes in three different styles: contemporary, ethnic, and bell-cap. A series of three of them can also be used to make a centerpiece. Call (888) 454-2052, e-mail winterglas1@aol.com, or visit www.winterglas.com. (8/03)
|
Link-attaching Assistant
The Charm Key by Dana Stone Designs, LLC, is a tool designed to assist in changing or attaching links to Italian charm bracelets. It acts like a key when inserted into a link. The key end is coated in plastic to protect your bracelet. Turning the key holds a link open, regardless of link size. Call (916) 984-6599, fax (916) 984-1054, e-mail dana@charmtool.com, or visit www.charmtool.com. (6/03)
Titanium Wedding Bands
Rio Grande offers a new collection of titanium wedding bands. This selection includes traditional/classic styles as well as contemporary styles, all available in sizes 6-12. Many styles are available curved inside and outside for exceptional comfort and fit. Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or (505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com, or visit www.riogrande.com. (7/03)
Attractive Tags
Rio Grande has announced their new price tags, satin-finished in gold, silver, or clear frosted available in four new sizes (five total). The satin finish readily accepts marking; ultra-fine-point indelible pens are recommended. Matching-color, textile-grade strings are easy to attach to and remove from jewelry, gifts, and other small items. Sizes are: 5/8" x 5/16", 5/16" x 5/16", 1-1/16" x 7/16", & 3/4" x 1/2". Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or (505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com, or visit www.riogrande.com. (5/02)
|
Send brief descriptions to Product News, Lapidary Journal, 300 Chesterfield Parkway, Suite 100, Malvern, PA 19355. Fax: (610) 232-5756. e-mail: our editorial department
|
|