50 Silver Plated Headpins (18mm)

Description

18mm Silver Plated Headpins

These short 18mm silver headpins suit single-bead designs where you want visual impact from the bead itself rather than elongated dangles. The 2mm flat disc provides secure anchoring while remaining small enough to nestle discreetly beneath 4mm to 6mm rounds or tiny faceted crystals.

• Total length: 18mm from flat disc base to wire tip
• Flat head jewellery pins with 2mm diameter stabilising platform
• Wire gauge: 0.6mm (approximately 22-23 gauge) suited to beads with smaller drill holes
• Silver-toned plated finish over base metal core
• Supplied as 50 pieces per pack
• Compatible with standard round-nose plier loops

Thread a single 6mm gemstone bead onto this short headpin for stud-alternative earrings that dangle just 12-15mm below the ear wire—enough movement to catch light without tangling in scarves. The slim 0.6mm wire slides easily through seed beads when creating tiny cluster charms for bracelets, where you might stack three or four 3mm rounds before forming a wrapped loop. Jewellers making minimalist necklaces use these compact findings to attach small accent drops along chain lengths, positioning them every few centimetres for subtle texture without heavy drape.

Form your loop close to the bead using chain-nose and round-nose pliers, trimming excess wire to leave just 8-10mm for wrapping. The silver plating coordinates naturally with sterling silver components and cool-toned metals, though repeated exposure to water or body oils will eventually show the base metal beneath—store finished pieces in sealed bags between wears. Because each pin measures under two centimetres, you’ll find this length works particularly well when working with children’s jewellery designs or when attaching beads to European charm bracelets where space between stops is limited.

At this compact dimension, the finished earring from ear wire to bead base typically measures 25-30mm total, sitting just above the jawline on most wearers. The thin gauge means less metal bulk inside smaller drill holes, reducing the risk of cracking softer stones during assembly while still providing enough rigidity to support beads up to 8mm without bending under their weight.