Metal Quality Available
Findings/ Components	Platinum	Karat Gold	Sterling/ Gold Filled	Base Metal
Bails	x	x	x	x
Body Jewelry		x		x
Clasps		x	x	x
Clutch backs				x
Ear clips	x	x	x	x
Die Struck Settings/Post	x	x
Grip fasteners				x
Guard chains		x	x	x
Guardian™ System	x	x	x
Hooks		x	x	x
Hoop components		x	x	x
Joints, pinstems & catches	x	x	x	x
Letters		x	x	x
Lever Back Earrings	x	x	x	x
Link connections	x	x	x	x
Lobster claws	x	x	x	x
Numerals		x	x	x
Omega Spring Hinge	x	x	x	x
Pendent loops		x	x	x
Pierced ear findings	x	x	x	x
Pinbacks				x
Posts, pinched		x		x
Posts, swaged		x	x	x
Protector clutches				x
Scarf stems		x	x	x
Screw ear wires	x	x	x
Screw eyes		x	x	x
Screw posts & button backs				x
Snap-In Findings		x	x	x
Snaps & channels				x
Spring hinges				x
Spring rings	x	x	x
Stud backs	x	x	x