Most professional bead jewelry makers tend to rely mainly on French wire to give their beaded jewelry that neat, professional look. Also known as gimp and bullion wire, French wire is the perfect alternative to bead tips, especially in designs involving the use of freshwater pearls and silk threads. Made of fine silver wire, French wires appear as tightly bound coils with a hollow interior through which the stringing material is threaded through before being connected to a clasp or some other finding. While the main purpose of French wires is to protect the stringing material from chaffing against the sharp edges of beads or findings, it also gives the jewelry piece a sleek, finished look. A wholesale supplier of beads and findings, GemMall.com carries silver-plated and gold-plated French wires in a variety of lengths and gauges. Choose from the Extra Heavy, Heavy, Medium, and Fine French wires as per the thickness of your bead wire size.

While restocking your supply of French wires, take a look at your jewelry supplies inventory and restock on everything that you are falling short of - adhesives, silk threads, cultured freshwater pearls, beading wires, and findings such as clasps. We also have an amazing collection of Murano style pendants, lampwork beads, Swarovski crystals, and sterling silver Cubic Zirconia rings which are bound to complement many of your jewelry projects. You can also found a good collection of Organza bags and paper boxes for packing your finished jewelry piece in at the point of sale.