Gesswein is a trusted supplier in the jewelry industry, offering a wide range of professional tools, abrasives, polishing supplies, and equipment used for bench work, stone setting, finishing, and production. They regularly support educational content shared through Metalsmith Society, helping make high-quality jewelry education more accessible to the community.

What they primarily sell:

• Professional jewelry tools
• Abrasives, burs, and polishing supplies
• Stone-setting, engraving, and finishing tools
• Equipment for bench work and production

Account Requirement: You do not need an account to browse or shop, but creating an account lets you login faster at checkout, track orders, and save shopping lists.

Community discount: Enjoy 5% off every order with code MSS5.

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GRS — Professional Engraving Equipment & Tools

GRS is the go-to source for professional engraving equipment and supplies, and the company I personally trust for all of my own engraving setup. I also make the trip to their training center in Kansas once a year to take engraving classes — and it's absolutely worth it. They offer world-class hands-on instruction for jewelers who want to develop or deepen their engraving skills.

What they primarily sell:

• Engraving equipment and handpieces
• Gravers, sharpening supplies, and engraving accessories
• Stone setting and engraving tools
• Training and engraving classes at their Kansas facility

Account required? Yes — and I genuinely recommend creating one. Once you do, GRS assigns a dedicated representative to your account who will personally assist you with orders and get to know your needs over time. It's a completely unique experience.

No promo code available at this time.

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Otto Frei is a trusted tool supplier with one of the most extensive inventories available for jewelers. Beyond tools, they also carry raw materials, findings, gemstones, and specialty equipment for stone setting, engraving, fabrication, and repair work.

What they primarily sell:

• Jewelry hand tools and bench tools
• Findings and raw materials
• Gemstones
• Specialty tools for stone setting, engraving, fabrication, and repair

Account required?

No account is required to browse or purchase. Creating an optional account allows you to save your information, view order history, and receive updates.

Community discount: 5% off every order with code MSSZ

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Sunstone Permanent Jewelry — Pulse Arc Welders, Chain & Supplies

Sunstone Permanent Jewelry is a leading supplier of permanent jewelry welding equipment, offering professional-grade pulse arc welders and accessories trusted by permanent jewelry artists at every level. They regularly support educational content shared through Metalsmith Society, helping make high-quality permanent jewelry education more accessible to the community.

What they primarily sell:

• Pulse arc welders for permanent jewelry (multiple models to suit different budgets)
• Argon tanks and refills
• Certified permanent jewelry chains (gold filled, sterling silver, and 14k gold)
• Jewelry welding accessories and supplies
• Organization and display supplies for permanent jewelry businesses
• Training and starter packages for permanent jewelry artists

Account Requirement: You do not need an account to browse or shop, but creating an account lets you login faster at checkout, track orders, and save your information for future purchases.

Community Discount: Enjoy 5% off your entire order with code CORKIEBOLTON — valid sitewide on all permanent jewelry chains, welders, argon tanks, accessories, and more. Not valid on xTool products or on sunstonewelders.com

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Rio Grande has been a cornerstone supplier for me since my days at Pratt Institute in the early 2000s — and it’s one I still turn to in my studio today. They carry an incredible range of tools, findings, metals, casting supplies, gemstones, and every bench essential you can imagine. Whether you’re sourcing sheet and wire, setting tools, polishing equipment, or materials for a new design, Rio has the depth and quality that working jewelers depend on. It’s one of those companies that truly understands the craft because generations of makers have relied on them, and that makes them a trusted resource for the Metalsmith Society community.

What they primarily sell:

• Jewelry tools and equipment
• Sheet, wire, and casting grain
• Findings and components
• Gemstones
• Casting, polishing, and finishing supplies

Account required?
Yes — you’ll need to create a Rio Grande account before purchasing. A standard account only requires basic contact and shipping information and gives you access to their full catalog. If you’d like wholesale pricing and volume discounts, Rio Grande may ask for business credentials such as a sales tax ID, EIN, or business license. Many jewelers start with a standard account and upgrade later as their business grows.

Pepetools carries a thoughtful selection of high-quality jewelry tools and bench gear — from precision pliers and hammers to specialty holding tools — all designed for real bench use. Their tools are well-made, reliable, and a favorite among working jewelers in the Metalsmith Society community.

Lucidity Gemstones is a trusted gemstone supplier I recommend to the Metalsmith Society community, especially for jewelers who love working with beautifully cut cabochons. They are a small team of metalsmiths, jewelers, and gem collectors focused on offering high-quality, hand-selected stones at fair prices, with an emphasis on transparency and minimizing environmental impact. Lucidity Gemstones is a proud member of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and upholds the high ethical standards required of its members.

What they primarily sell:

• Rosecut gemstone cabochons

• Smooth cabochons in a wide range of materials

• Hand-selected stones suited for metalsmithing and fine jewelry

Community discount: Use code METALSMITHSOCIETY for 10% off a single order.

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Turquoisematrix — American & Nevada-Mined High Quality Turquoise & Variscite Lapidary Cabochons

Turquoisematrix is run by Michael, who has been sourcing high-quality turquoise and variscite since 2008. He works directly with miners, collectors, and long-time material holders to offer exceptional stones that are often difficult to find elsewhere.

What they primarily sell:

• Turquoise cabochons

• Variscite cabochons

• Carefully sourced lapidary materials

Community discount:
Occasionally offered during promotions for the Metalsmith Society community.

👉 SHOP NOW AT TURQUOISEMATRIX.COM

New Stone Age Cabochons — Unique & Rare Cabochons for Metalsmiths

New Stone Age Cabochons is a family-run gemstone business offering a wide selection of uniquely cut and rare cabochons for metalsmiths, crafters, and collectors. They take pride in sourcing semi-precious gemstones and intentionally choosing stones with quality and character to support your creative work.

What they primarily sell:

• A broad range of cabochons (agate, amber, quartz, fossils, and more)
• Lots, pairs, and single cut stones for jewelry makers
• Unique or rare cabochons that aren’t easily found elsewhere

Account required?
No — you can browse and purchase directly without a wholesale or trade account.

Community Discount: Use code METALSMITHSOCIETY on your first order to save %10

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Turquoise Moose — Turquoise & Gemstone Cabochons, Female-Owned

Turquoise Moose is a female-owned gemstone business founded by longtime collectors turned cutters. They’ve grown from a small operation into a trusted source for turquoise and a wide range of cabochons, offering consistent quality and a large, well-curated inventory.

What they primarily sell:

• Calibrated turquoise cabochons

• Freeform turquoise cabochons

• A wide variety of additional gemstone cabochons

Community discount: Use code METALSMITHSOCIETY to save 10% off your order.

👉 SHOP NOW AT TURQUOISEMOOSE.COM

 

Arroks Rocks — Hand-Cut Cabochons & Jewelry Supplies at Affordable Prices

Arroks Rocks is a San Diego, California–based gemstone seller offering affordable cabochons and jewelry supplies. With over 10,000 sales on Etsy and a 5-star rating, they’re a reliable source for both everyday stones and unique materials. Most stones are hand cut in-house, with additional responsibly sourced gems and select destash stones from Nicole, the jeweler behind Arokk Jewelry.

What they primarily sell:

• Cabochons in mookaite, agate, jasper, surfite, and more

• Hand-cut stones produced in their own shop

• Select destash stones from a jeweler’s personal collection

Community Discount: Use the code GEMLOVE25 at checkout to save 25% on 2 or more items. *Buyer must have 2 items in their cart for discount to apply. 

👉 SHOP VIA ETSY

 

Rare Earth Mining Co. — Fine & Unusual Specialty Gemstone Materials

Rare Earth Mining Co. is a small gem company focused on supplying fine and unusual gemstone materials that are difficult to source elsewhere. With decades of experience working across Brazil, Africa, China, Germany, and the U.S., they specialize in bringing distinctive stones to both large manufacturers and small jewelry studios. They are also proud members of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA).

What they primarily sell:

• Opalized wood and azurite geodes

• Lavender turquoise and blue opal

• Drusy and unusual specialty gemstone materials

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Jewelry Making Metals, Findings & Chain 

This section covers a range of metal, findings, and chain suppliers — from large wholesale precious metal sources to small, niche makers producing hand-carved castings and solderable accents you genuinely won't find anywhere else. Whether you're sourcing sheet and wire in bulk or looking for that one perfect charm to finish a piece, there's something here for every maker.

 

 

 

Harold Studio — Artist-Made Wax-Carved Solderable Accents & Ring Blanks

Harold Studio is a woman-owned small business based in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2010 as a space dedicated to learning silversmithing and creating jewelry, they’ve held hundreds of classes teaching the craft of jewelry making. In summer 2019, they expanded into selling castings for jewelers, offering designs that flow naturally and help highlight the work you build on top of them. Their charms and accents are carved from wax and molded, so you get truly original components you won’t find anywhere else. 

What they primarily sell:
Solderable accents (wax-carved + molded), ring blanks, decorative bezel settings, charms, and more.

Materials:
Primarily sterling silver, with some 14k yellow gold accents.

Community discount:
Occasionally offered during email promotions.

👉 SHOP VIA ETSY

Nina Designs — Fair Trade, Recycled Silver Charms, Solderable Accents & Findings Since 1983

Nina Designs has been making original sterling silver charms and jewelry findings since 1983, and their commitment to ethical, sustainable production is the real deal — not a marketing talking point. All Thailand production uses 100% post-consumer recycled sterling silver from RJC and ISO 14001 certified refineries, and 50% of their Bali production uses reclaimed sterling silver. Their production facilities pay fair wages, provide strong worker benefits, and have maintained 50% women in management long before it was trendy. They've given over $300,000 in microloans and planted over 200,000 trees. When you shop here, you're supporting something genuinely good.

Their solderable charms are an easy way to add dimension, detail, and meaning to your work without starting from scratch — and their bronze components are a fantastic option if you want to try new ideas or offer a lower price-point line without stressing precious metal costs.

What they primarily sell:

• Solderable charms and accents in a huge range of designs and themes
• Charms and pendants in sterling silver, bronze, and mixed metal
• Components and findings in sterling silver, bronze, gold-filled, 14k solid gold, and gold and rose gold plated options
• Beads, chain, clasps, earring findings, and links
• Stamping blanks
• Over 1,500 products across all metal types

Account required? Yes — a wholesale account is required, but it's quick and easy to sign up.

Community discount: Use code NEW10 for 10% off your order.

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Crafty Wrenn — Handmade Sterling Silver Charms & Solderable Accents

Crafty Wrenn is a small, woman-owned shop run by Alissa — a mom of two living on Table Rock Lake in Missouri whose work is inspired by the place she calls home. Using a laser cutter, she creates original sterling silver solderable accents that are engraved, tumbled, and cleaned, arriving ready to use in your jewelry projects. The designs are constantly expanding and genuinely hard to find anywhere else — from western and nature themes to gothic and whimsical. She also takes custom orders, so if you have artwork you'd love to turn into a charm, reach out.

What they primarily sell:

• Laser-cut sterling silver solderable accent charms in a wide range of designs
• Sterling silver and brass charms and connectors
• Custom charm and jewelry tag orders
• Bulk discounts available

Materials: Sterling silver and brass.

👉 SHOP NOW ON ETSY AT CRAFTY WRENN 

 

Creating Unkamen — Jump Rings, Wire & Findings in Sterling Silver, Brass & Copper

Creating Unkamen is a long-running Etsy shop based in Fulton, Missouri, operating out of a 13,000 square foot headquarters where they make jewelry findings and wire supplies in-house right here in the US. They started the business because they couldn't find jump rings and supplies that met their own standards — so they invested in the equipment and started making them. With years of testing and experience behind their line, they're known for consistency, precision, and components that help your finished pieces look genuinely polished. They've been on Etsy for over 16 years and have made 780,000+ sales.

What they primarily sell:

• Jump rings, split rings, and chainmaille supplies
• Wire, sheet metal, chain, and findings — available in sterling silver, Argentium, gold-fill, brass, bronze, copper, titanium, niobium, and stainless steel
• Ear wires, clasps, crimps, and end caps
• Patina supplies, tools, and jewelry tutorials

Custom and bulk options: Quantity discounts are available, and they can custom make most items for jewelry and craft work — contact them with your deadline and they'll meet it.

👉 SHOP NOW ON ETSY AT UNKAMEN

International Jewelry Tool & Materials Suppliers 

Just because you're outside the UK doesn't mean you should miss out on some of the best jewelry tools and suppliers in the world. The suppliers in this section are based in the United Kingdom but ship internationally — including to the United States — making world-class tools and materials accessible to the Metalsmith Society community wherever you are. Shipping costs and times will vary, so check each supplier's delivery information before ordering.

 

Durston Tools — Rolling Mills & Professional Jewelry Tools, UK

Durston Tools is a long-time supporter of Metalsmith Society and one of the most respected names in the jewelry tool industry worldwide. Based in the United Kingdom, they are recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of rolling mills — tools built with such quality and precision that it's often said a Durston mill can outlast its owner. They ship internationally, including to the United States, making them accessible to the Metalsmith Society community wherever you are.

What they primarily sell:

• Rolling mills (manual and electric, multiple sizes and configurations)
• Doming blocks, dapping sets, and disc cutters
• Ring mandrels, stretchers, gauges, and forming tools
• Bench blocks, planishing stakes, and mallets
• Soldering stations, boards, and accessories
• Polishing machines and finishing tools
• Jeweler's workbenches, stands, and studio furniture
• Ingot moulds and consumables

Account required? No — you can browse and purchase without an account.

No affiliate link or promo code.

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Cooksongold — The UK's Leading Jewelry Supplier, Ships Worldwide

Cooksongold is the UK's largest one-stop shop for jewelry makers, with over 20,000 products in their catalogue and more than 100 years of experience in the industry. They have physical stores in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter and London's Hatton Garden — two of the most iconic jewelry destinations in the world — and ship to over 70 countries including the United States, making them a fantastic international resource for the Metalsmith Society community.

What they primarily sell:

• Precious metals in sheet, wire, tube, solder, and grain — gold, silver, platinum, and palladium
• Findings, loose and finished chain, and ring blanks
• Professional jewelry tools and equipment from leading brands including Durston, GRS, and Foredom
• Finished jewelry including bangles, rings, and earrings
• Gemstones and beading materials
• Custom casting services
• Scrap metal refining services — including bench sweeps and clean precious metal scrap

Account required? You can browse without an account, but creating one is recommended for full access and faster checkout.

Student discount: Jewelry students can apply for 10% off by filling out the student discount form: 👉 APPLY FOR STUDENT DISCOUNT

No general community promo code at this time.

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