Pendant Bails for Jewellery Making
Pendant Bails for Jewellery Making
Pendant bails are jewellery findings used to attach pendants, charms, crystals and feature beads to necklace chains, cords or other jewellery designs.
If you are choosing a bail for a pendant, you’ll find jewellery bails for different designs, including pinch bails, glue-on bails, decorative bails and metal pendant bails.
Choose from finishes such as silver plated, gold plated and sterling silver to suit your handmade necklaces, crystal pendants, charm designs and jewellery making projects.
What Is a Pendant Bail?
A pendant bail is a small jewellery component that creates a loop or connector at the top of a pendant. This allows the pendant to hang neatly from a necklace chain, cord, ribbon or other jewellery stringing material.
Types of Pendant Bails
- Pinch bails attach to pendants with drilled holes using small prongs
- Glue-on bails are used for flat-backed pendants, cabochons and crystals
- Decorative bails add detail to necklace and pendant designs
- Sterling silver bails are ideal for higher-quality jewellery pieces
- Plated bails are useful for everyday jewellery making and craft projects
How to Attach a Bail to a Pendant
The best way to attach a bail depends on the style of bail and pendant you are using. Pinch bails have small prongs that fit into drilled pendant holes, while glue-on bails are attached to flat surfaces with a suitable jewellery adhesive.
For drilled pendants, gently open the pinch bail, place the prongs into the pendant hole and carefully close the bail to secure it. For glue-on bails, use a suitable adhesive and allow the glue to fully cure before wearing or selling the finished piece.
Pair your pendant bails with our jewellery chain, charms and pendants and jewellery glues to complete your necklace designs.
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Pinchable Bail With Pegs - Add A Bead Component -
RRP $2.40 $1.90
Pinchable Bail with Pegs - Add A Bead Component - Straight Silver Plated x 33.5mm
Pendant Bails For Crystal - Nickel - 14mm x 20
$3.80
Ideal for all Suncatcher Crystals - 20 Pieces per pack
Pinch Bail - Sterling Silver Light Antique x 12mm
$9.90
Pinch Bail - Sterling Silver Light Antique x 12mm
Pinchable Bail With Pegs - Add A Bead Component -
$2.80
Ideal large jewellery bail for front drilled crystals, beads or pendants.
Pinchable Bail With Pegs Add A Bead Component - He
$1.80
Pinchable Bail with Pegs - Add A Bead Component - Heart Gold Plated x 26.5mm
Pinchable Bail With Pegs Add A Bead Component - St
$1.90
Pinchable Bail with Pegs - Add A Bead Component - Straight Gold Plated x 33.5mm
Bails FAQs
Can pendant bails be used with chains and cords?
Yes — most bails are designed to work with standard necklace chains or cords. Always check the bail opening size against the chain or cord thickness.
Do you ship pendant bails within Australia and overseas?
Yes — pendant bails can be shipped within Australia and internationally and shipping options are shown at checkout.
How do you attach a bail to a pendant?
Attachment depends on the bail style. Some use jump rings. Pinch bails have prongs that insert into a drilled hole. Glue-on bails are fixed with jewellery adhesive.
What is a pendant bail?
A pendant bail is the component that connects a pendant to a necklace chain or cord so it can hang correctly when worn.
What types of pendant bails do you sell?
The range includes silver-plated, gold-plated, sterling silver, glue-on bails, pinch bails with pegs and slide-on styles for use with chains or cords.
Which bail should I use for heavy pendants?
Heavier pendants typically require stronger bails such as pinch bails or solid-ring styles rather than delicate glue-on options. Check the size and construction before use.