Shop earring findings for DIY jewellery making — hooks, wires, backs, posts and premium sterling silver options. Whether you're making your first pair of drop earrings or stocking a market stall with handmade designs, our range covers the components you need, shipped from our Australian warehouse.
Five main earring finding types cover almost every design:
Earring hooks — classic fish-hook style, the most common finding for drop and dangle earrings
Ear wires — French wires and kidney wires for a more secure, elegant finish
Earring backs — butterfly backs, screw backs and silicone backs for post earrings
Posts and studs — flat-back posts for cabochons, ball posts for classic studs
Sterling silver findings — premium 925 silver, the pick for sensitive ears and higher-end designs
Choosing the Right Earring Findings
The right finding depends on the earring you're making and how it needs to sit. Fish hook earring hooks are the standard for casual drop earrings — quick to use, comfortable to wear, and easy to attach to head pins or beading wire.
French wires and kidney wires are the step up in security — they loop through the ear and back through a small closure, so they can't accidentally slip out. Best for statement pieces or anything you want to wear all day.
Posts and studs work for stud-style earrings — cabochons, small beads, and any earring that sits flush against the ear. And sterling silver findings are the premium option across all styles: hypoallergenic for sensitive ears, and a finish that ages beautifully.
What Else You Need to Make Earrings
Earring findings are the starting point. To finish a pair of earrings you'll also need:
Beads or pendants — the decorative element of the earring
Head pins or eye pins — the wires that thread through your beads and attach to the finding
Jewellery chain — for longer drop and threader designs
Jewellery pliers — round-nose for loops, chain-nose for opening jump rings, wire cutters for trimming
Earring Findings for Market Sellers and Bulk Buyers
Market sellers, Etsy jewellery businesses and workshop hosts buy findings in volume. Bulk packs across earring hooks, jump rings and posts are available at retail, and trade-tier pricing opens up through a Ribtex wholesale account for resellers and educators.
Wholesale Earring Findings for Studios and Craft Packs
Arbee offers wholesale pricing on all earring components, making it easy to supply classrooms, studios, or your online shop. Choose from shepherd hooks, lever backs, studs, and clip-ons in gold, silver, black, or antique finishes. For bulk pricing or tailored packs, visit ourwholesale page or contact us directly.
Mix and Match for Custom Earring Creations
Earring findings are designed to give your creations a secure and professional finish. Pair hooks or posts with your favourite beads, pendants, or charms for unique designs. Whether you're making casual earrings or statement pieces, these components are compatible with most tools and bead types.
Frequently Asked Questions about Earring Findings for DIY Jewellery Making
Do you offer wholesale pricing for earring findings?
Yes, wholesale options are available. Visit our wholesale page for more details or to request a bulk order.
What types of earring findings do you stock?
We offer hooks, hoops, studs, clip-ons, lever backs, and earring backs in various finishes and sizes.
Are these findings suitable for sensitive ears?
Many of our earring findings are nickel-free and suitable for most skin types. Check product descriptions for material details.
Can I use these findings for both casual and formal designs?
Absolutely. With a variety of styles and finishes available, our findings suit everything from everyday wear to elegant evening accessories.
What are earring findings?
Findings are the small metal components that turn a decorative element (bead, pendant, cabochon) into a wearable earring — hooks, wires, backs and posts.
What's the difference between a fish hook and a kidney wire?
Fish hooks are open — the ear slides on and off freely. Kidney wires loop back through a closure, so the earring can't slip out accidentally.
Do you stock sterling silver earring findings?
Yes — sterling silver hooks, ear wires and posts are stocked in the premium section of the earring findings range.
Established 1902
About Arbee Craft
The Arbee Business began in 1902. The owner Mr. R.B.Stevens, a leather merchant, started the business to sell his leather items.
The original Arbee business, shop and factory, was in Swanston Street, Melbourne.
By the 1930s Arbee had expanded to make the famous Arbee moccasins. These became well known as they had durable cowhide on the outside and a layer of lambswool on the inside. Arbee made the moccasins for many years and the kits were very popular in the 1960s and 1970s. During this time Arbee diversified with some other products that were popular e.g. cane items.
