Glossary
Glossary
At W.R. Cobb, we’re proud to provide an extensive selection of ready-to-ship products in a diverse range of metals, tailored for the wholesale jewelry industry. Our U.S.-based manufacturing facility meticulously oversees every aspect of production, upholding the high-quality standards that have made us a trusted partner for decades.
We take our commitment to excellence seriously, adhering to industry best practices such as the RJC Code of Practices (2019) and holding certifications in ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management and ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management. Additionally, we are certified in gold and platinum metal recycling, showcasing our dedication to sustainability. We’re excited to support your jewelry findings needs!
Attached Rings provide an option for attaching findings, such as clasps, to a chain. VIEW ATTACHED RINGS
Our bead category encompasses round, no-hole, and roundel beads, ideal for creating full bracelets or necklaces, or adding accents to a design. VIEW BEADS
Included in this assortment are clamshell and stringing tips—a solution for wholesale findings customers who need findings that secure their stringing designs to claps VIEW BEAD TIPS
Our button backs and posts are the perfect findings for emblematic, collegiate, and uniform products. When using our button backs and posts, your product is securely attached to hats, uniforms, and lapels. VIEW BUTTON BACKS AND POSTS
As part of our Mill Product Group, we offer casting grain. The span of our casting grain offerings includes a variety of precious metals, as well as brass and bronze grains. VIEW CASTING GRAIN
Solder-flush chain ends are the perfect addition to chain products, providing a finished, smoothly integrated, and more secure chain product. VIEW CHAIN ENDS
To add a personal touch to your products, consider adding your company name or logo to them. VIEW CHAIN TAGS
A core selection of clasps that are the foundation of traditional chain and pear products. The collection includes lobster claws, single-strand pearl clasps, fold-over, and sister hooks. VIEW CLASPS
Our clutch back collection consists of deluxe tie tac backs with ball backs, grip fasteners, also referred to as military clutch backs. VIEW CLUTCH BACKS
Also referred to as coin frames, our collection features channel-edge and rope-edge frames with loops, allowing you to create the perfect pendant. All coin mountings/frames are manufactured in our U.S.-based manufacturing facility. VIEW COIN MOUNTINGS
To keep the collar of a dress shirt perfectly straight, our collar stays are the perfect solution. W.R. Cobb is one of the few manufacturers that supply collar stays to the jewelry industry. VIEW COLLAR STAYS
Supporting the jewelry industry for men’s jewelry, our cuff link assortment includes assembled cuff links and components. VIEW CUFF LINKS
Omega and non-pierced earring backings are part of our ear clips assortment. We offer both assembled and component parts; lugs, rivets, and levers. VIEW EAR CLIPS
A proud manufacturer of more than 50 styles of ear nuts. The assortment includes friction, threaded, and GuardianTM clutches. Our ear nuts are the perfect complement to our friction, threaded, and Guardian posts. VIEW EAR NUTS
Our cast basket ear stud assortment is the perfect solution for the industry’s solitaire earrings findings. Our ear studs are made using metal molds and are available in round and princess shapes. In addition, we offer these shapes with friction, threaded, and Guardian posts in a variety of sizes and precious metals. VIEW EAR STUDS
Classic pearl studs are available with pearl cups and with a stone accent. Accommodates a variety of pearl sizes and precious metal options. VIEW PEARL POSTS
Friction, threaded, and Guardian posts, offered in a variety of lengths and diameters. Our post collection also includes our patented Guardian Post and Clutch System. VIEW POSTS
Shepard hooks, lever backs, lever back components, french back, kidney wires, as well as hoop catches and top wires make up our ear wire category. We offer these findings in a variety of precious metals. VIEW EAR WIRES
For no-hole pearls or beads, our eye findings provide a simple solution for creating a pendant. The flats have a cup with a ring at the top. For a more traditional pearl drop pendant, we also offer eye screws with a ring at the top. VIEW EYES
We offer a select variety of flat stock to meet the needs of our customers. Our flat stock is offered in various thicknesses and tempers and is part of our Jewelry Mill Product Group. VIEW FLAT STOCK
Chain guards can be added to bracelets or necklaces for additional security in case the clasp becomes loose or fails. VIEW GUARD CHAIN
We offer a selection of head pins in various lengths. Our head pins have a stopper on the end for all of your dangle creations. VIEW HEAD PINS
Joints are the perfect complement to our pin stems. We offer both standard and fusion styles, as well as rivet wires. VIEW JOINTS
Round and oval shapes in a variety of precious metals, wire diameters, and mm sizes. VIEW JUMP RINGS
We offer classic styles, knife-edge V bails, closed bails, and snap-on bails in a variety of metals and sizes. Adding one of these bails to your design to make the perfect pendant. VIEW PENDANT LOOPS
Our pendants consist of solitaire cast basket settings with a rabbit ear bail. We offer 3 and 4-prong round and 4-prong princess shapes. These pendants are the perfect complement to our ear studs. In addition to our cast baskets we also offer snap-in pendants. VIEW PENDANTS
Perfect for both emblematic pieces and non-precious jewelry, we offer pin-backs with top and side slot openings in various lengths and widths. VIEW PIN BACKS
Along with our joints, we offer a wide variety of pin stems in various lengths with and without integrated rivets. Combining our joints and pin stems with your products creates the perfect pin for your customers. VIEW PIN STEMS
A rather unique finding, our replacement screws jewelry findings are primarily used with our coin mountings; however, they can also be used as a component for a specific design that you created. VIEW REPLACEMENT SCREWS
Our Counter Loc® ring guards feature a unique design that employs an opposing lock system to hold the ring guard in place on the shank securely. Our ring guards are perfect for adjusting a ring that is too large to a small size without cutting the shank. VIEW RING GUARDS
Safety Catches provide uncompromising security and quality for your pins. As a primary supplier of wholesale jewelry findings, our range of offerings includes various sizes with top or side openings. Large base catches are designed for soft solder; we also offer a fusion version in many styles. VIEW SAFETY CATCHES
Another classic jewelry finding is the Scarf Pins, available in a variety of lengths and metal options, including karat gold and nickel silver. VIEW SCARF PINS
Our setting options are designed to be incorporated into a ring shank. We offer a wide variety of shapes, including round, emerald, marquise, pear, oval, and princess cuts, in 4- and 6-prong settings. Select styles are also offered with a peg. VIEW SETTINGS
We offer a variety of shanks that are compatible with our setting line. The shank styles include comfort, high shoulder, cathedral, and half rounds. VIEW SHANKS
For those discerning designs, we offer shirt stud components, including barrels, sleeves, stems, and springs. VIEW SHIRT STUDS
Our collection of snaps includes a variety of styles, such as pearl clasp snaps, figure eight snaps, and bracelet snaps. VIEW SNAPS
Our solder has been created to align with jewelry manufacturing processes. Available in a wide variety of metals, hardness from extra easy to extra hard, and flow temperatures. VIEW SOLDER
We cast our solitaire ring setting in our U.S.-based manufacturing facility. Our semi-mount rings are offered in a wide selection of center stone shapes and carat weights. All items are available in 14- and 18-karat gold. VIEW SOLITAIRE RINGS
Split rings are a versatile component used to attach different findings pieces to create a strong and professional design. VIEW SPLIT RINGS
Our Spring Ring product line offers both open- and closed-top rings in a variety of precious metals. Offered in a variety of weights and sizes, ranging from 4.5mm up to 16mm. VIEW SPRING RINGS
Our tie tack product line includes pinched, fusion, and swaged posts in sterling silver, brass, nickel silver, and karat gold. VIEW TIE TACKS
