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Sterling Bails

A "Bail" is a loop that you hang a pendant or something from. There are bails that can be glued to the back of something, or bails that are designed to use the holes in a bead to secure them. These are particularly effective at making almost instant jewelry. Turn a bead into a pendant, put it on a chain, and you have an instant fashion statement. Or, using it as an inspiration to make a more elaborate and unique creation by stringing it with coordinating, or contrasting! beads.

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Findings - Bails - De-Vine Square Stone Holder - Antique Sterling (1)
Use to hang Swarovski square stones. Like this. (20 mm square donut shown) Sits in the slot, bend a little to retain. Made in Israel. 15mm By the each.
Price: $ 6.35
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r13968
Findings - Bails - Prong Bell Cap - Sterling (1)
What a great idea! This variation on a bell cap - the traditional style glued down over the end of a bead - has two prongs set into it that can be folded down and into the holes on a drop bead for a lovely, finished way to hang a bead or pendant! Flare the ends out if necessary, slip over the end, and squeeze shut, making sure the prongs slide into the bead hole. Made in Israel. 11mm By the each.
Price: $ 2.35
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s24277
Findings - Bails - Squeeze-a-Bail Front to Back - Bright Sterling (1)
Use to hang pendants. Gently pry open, put bead on one post, and squeeze back together, lining up second post with hole. The gap where the bead fits at it's smallest is about 4 mm - but opens to take up to a 6 mm bead or so. Loop is .9 mm hole. Notice the loop goes front to back on this one, instead of side to side. See it on a snowflake, or a heart. Made in Israel. 3mm x 12mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.60
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Findings - Bails - Squeeze-a-Bail with Curves - Bright Sterling (1)
Use to hang pendants or beads with hole drilled front to back. Gently pry open, put bead on one post, and squeeze back together, lining up second post with hole. The gap where the bead fits at it's smallest is about 4 mm - but opens to take up to a 7 or 8 mm bead. Loop is 2.4 mm. They don't always have the funky little insignia inside. See it on a sew-on stone. 4mm x 10mm By the each.
Price: $ 2.99
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s21668
Metal Bail - Filigree Vines - Bright Sterling (1)
Bail for hanging a pendant. Inside diameter 9.5 mm. Made in Israel. 9mm x 16mm By the each.
Price: $ 6.20
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Metal Bail - Glue on Cabochon Bail - Large Leaf Shape - Bright Sterling (1)
Glue a cabochon or button or half bead to this for an instant pendant. Rough up surface of bail and item to be glued, and use either E6000 or a two-part epoxy. Hole will take large chain or cord, up to 5 mm. The back of the bail is slightly concave, to hold more glue, without it squishing out, for better holding power. Solid sterling silver - marked 925. 8mm x 25mm By the each.
Price: $ 14.98
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s18700
Metal Bail - Glue on Cabochon Bail - Small Leaf Shape - Bright Sterling (1)
Glue a cabochon or button or half bead to this for an instant pendant. Rough up surface of bail and item to be glued, and use either E6000 or a two-part epoxy. Hole will take large chain or cord, up to 2.5 mm. The back of the bail is slightly concave, to hold more glue, without it squishing out, for better holding power. Solid sterling silver - marked 925. 7mm x 15mm By the each.
Price: $ 15.60
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s24333
Metal Earring/Bail - Heart Leaf Pair - Bright Sterling (Pair)
Is it an earring, or a bail? You choose! Post is .9 mm. Hang a bead from the post, and use as a bail - or make earrings with dangles. Bend the post or put a stopper on it to secure the bead. So many choices! Made in Israel. 9mm x 20mm By the pair.
Price: $ 7.35
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s24276
Metal Pinch Bail - Double Leaf - Sterling (1)
An elegant way to hang a pendant with a forward facing hole (like a heart!). Not just a way to hang a bead, but an elegant little detail as well. Pull open a little, if necessary, insert bead, and gently squeeze shut. It stays closed (although I wouldn't recommend using it as a changeable bail for swapping a bead in and out all the time.) Takes a bead from about 6 mm to 4 mm thick at the hole, and the posts are approx. .9 mm. See it on a Margarita or a cross . Made in Israel. 6mm x 18mm By the each.
Price: $ 3.35
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s16722
Pinch Bail - 10 mm Classic Dots - Sterling (1)
Pull gently open, line up posts with holes, and squeeze gently shut. Accommodates beads from 4 mm up to about 8 mm thick, with a little finessing. Post is .9 mm thick. Really handsome . Made in Israel. 10mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.95
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s16721
Pinch Bail - 12 mm Classic Pinstripes - Sterling (1)
Pull gently open, line up posts with holes, and squeeze gently shut. Accommodates beads from 4 mm up to about 8 mm thick, with a little finessing. Post is .9 mm thick. Made in Israel. 12mm By the each.
Price: $ 2.55
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s24341
Pinch Bail - 12 mm Feather Bail - Sterling (1)
Pull gently open, line up posts with holes, and squeeze gently shut. Accommodates beads from 3 mm up to about 8 mm thick, with a little finessing. Post is .9 mm thick. Really handsome . Made in Israel. 12mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.95
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s16724
Pinch Bail - Leafy Vine - Side Drilled Bail - Dark Antique Sterling (1)
This one is a little different, oriented to hang beads that have the hole running from side to side, so the leaves show on the front of the bead ( and plain on the back.).Pull gently open, line up posts with holes, and squeeze gently shut. Accommodates beads from 4 mm up to about 9 mm across. Post is .9 mm thick. Very striking! This is a very dark, almost gunmetal finish over a sterling silver base. It really is a dark, handsome, brooding look, but not at all like what you normally expect sterling silver to look like. Made in Israel. 13mm x 33mm By the each.
Price: $ 7.40
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s16723
Pinch Bail - Leafy Vine - Side Drilled Bail - Sterling (1)
This one is a little different, oriented to hang beads that have the hole running from side to side, so the leaves show on the front of the bead ( and plain on the back.). Pull gently open, line up posts with holes, and squeeze gently shut. Accommodates beads from 4 mm up to about 9 mm across. Post is .9 mm thick. Very striking! Made in Israel. 13mm x 33mm By the each.
Price: $ 7.40
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Sterling Bail - Claw - Pinch Bail - Sterling (1)
The claw, the claw, the dreaded claw. Well - it might look like a meat hook or a hay bale hook lying there, but it is actually a bail for hanging pendants. This is a bigger version, for bigger beads. Detailed instructions here, or here - these are larger pics but not recommended if you don't have hi-speed access. 12mm x 6mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.45
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Sterling Bail - Crescent - Pinch Bail - Sterling (1)
Next size up. Squeeze or pinch into position to hold beads, pendants. Detailed instructions here, or here - these are larger pics but not recommended if you don't have hi-speed access. 12mm x 8mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.45
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Sterling Bail - Dogwood Stone Holder - Sterling (1)
Use for hanging stone donuts or anything with a large centre hole. Nice roomy loop for big chain. Needs a bigger bead than this sample, but you get the idea. Made in Israel. 38mm By the each.
Price: $ 9.10
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Sterling Bail - 10 mm Donut Bail - Sterling (1)
Use for hanging stone donuts. Pull gently open, slide in donut , and then press closed. Hang directly from chain from loops, or use a jumpring if you need more room. 10mm By the each.
Price: $ 2.50
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s24473
Sterling Bail - 2 inch Hammered Tube Bail - Sterling (1)
What a cool thing. Use one as a centre piece in a necklace, with stuff hanging from the loops, or in a bracelet, with dangles wired on, or as the ultimate strand separator. Hole is big enough to drive an RV through. 6mm x 52mm Hole size is approx. 5 mm. By the each.
Price: $ 13.75
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r13999
Sterling Bail - Leaf - Pinch Bail - Sterling (1)
These are wonderful - an elegant but simple leaf adds a fabulous detail , rather than being merely a mechanical way to hang a pendant. Can easily take a 6 mm thick pendant. Maybe even a little thicker, down to 4 mm, or even 3 with a little movement. Posts are ~.95 mm. Made in Israel. 4mm x 18mm By the each.
Price: $ 2.80
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96006008
Sterling Bail - 12 mm Veined Leaf Pinch Bail - Sterling (1)
Pull gently open, line up posts with holes, and squeeze gently shut. Accommodates beads from 4 mm up to about 8 mm thick, with a little finessing. Post is .9 mm thick. 12mm By the each.
Price: $ 2.25
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Sterling Findings - Delicate Dainty Deco Squeeze-a-bail - Gold-filled (1)
Use for hanging pendants, beads, with a front to back oriented hole. Would accommodate a bead from Approx 3 to 8 mm deep. 11mm By the each.
Price: $ 10.80
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burp07
Sterling Findings - Large Flat Pendant Bail - Sterling (1)
18 mm pad. Roughen w steel wool or file, then glue. Great for small fused cabs, half-beads, buttons, whathaveyou. By the each.
Price: $ 12.99
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pswps439
Sterling Findings - Leaf Bail - Raised Vein Leaf - Sterling (1)
22 mm long, this bail has a huge rectangular hole to pass multiple strands, ribbon, whathaveyou throug, and hang a bead below. Or, you could turn it around and hang multiple strands through the wide hole. Your choice. Marked 925. By the each.
Price: $ 29.95
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Sterling Findings - Snap Bails - Sterling (1)
8 mm bail, loop. Use for hanging pendants, etc. Hallmarked 925. By the each.
Price: $ 0.65
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96003013
Sterling Findings - Squeeze-a-Bail - Sterling (1)
One side on one side of the bead, little point in the bead hole, same on other, gently squeeze closed. May need to open first to get onto bead. 2mm x 15mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.50
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Sterling Findings - 10 mm Sterling Silver Stirrup Bail loop - Sterling (1)
Use for hanging pendants, beads, with a front to back oriented hole. Longer post - gives more positive grip - takes beads from about 5 - 7 mm. Post is Approx .75 or about 20 gauge. 6mm x 10mm By the each.
Price: $ 1.95
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