Best Pendant Blanks for Custom Jewelry Projects
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DROLE 60Pcs 20mm Stainless Steel Pendant Trays Kit - 30Pcs Jewelry Blanks with Pinch Clip Clasp and 30Pcs Glass Cabochons
DROLE's 60Pcs 20mm stainless steel pendant trays kit with 30 blanks, pinch clip clasps and 30 glass cabochons.
Winspeed 80Pcs Bezel Pendant Trays Blanks 25mm, 40Pcs Silver Stainless Steel Bezel Trays and 40Pcs Clear Glass Cabochon Pendants
Winspeed's 80Pcs 25mm pendant set with 40Pcs silver stainless steel bezel trays and 40Pcs clear glass cabochons.
Pendant blanks turn almost any small flat thing, a photo, a pressed flower, a pour of resin, a stamped design, into finished jewelry. The blank is the frame, and frames have specs that matter. Bezel trays must match glass cabochon sizes exactly or the fit fails. Resin trays need walls deep enough to hold a dome. Stamping blanks need enough gauge thickness to take an impression without warping. Plating quality decides whether pendants stay bright or go dull in a drawer. This guide compares bezel tray sets with matching cabochons, plain stamping blanks in various metals, and specialty shapes, with attention to the size standards that make components from different suppliers actually work together.
The short version
We compared 8 picks. Our scores range from 7.2 to 8.8 out of 10.
- Best overall:DROLE 60Pcs 20mm Stainless Steel Pendant Trays Kit - 30Pcs Jewelry Blanks with Pinch Clip Clasp and 30Pcs Glass Cabochons. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.8/10.
- Also great value:Winspeed 80Pcs Bezel Pendant Trays Blanks 25mm, 40Pcs Silver Stainless Steel Bezel Trays and 40Pcs Clear Glass Cabochon Pendants. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.6/10.
- Solid build:LANBEIDE Stainless Steel Bezel Pendant Trays Cabochon Settings Trays Pendant Blanks 10x10mm 50Pcs. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 7.8/10.
- Feature-rich:Aenezus Pendant Trays Set with Glass Cabochons for Jewelry Making - 90pcs, Includes 30pcs Bezel Pendants, 30 Glass Cabochons, 30 Necklace Cords. Features score of 9/10, overall 8.6/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
- 1.DROLE 60Pcs 20mm Stainless Steel Pendant Trays Kit - 30Pcs Jewelry Blanks with Pinch Clip Clasp and 30Pcs Glass Cabochons8.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.Winspeed 80Pcs Bezel Pendant Trays Blanks 25mm, 40Pcs Silver Stainless Steel Bezel Trays and 40Pcs Clear Glass Cabochon Pendants8.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.Aenezus Pendant Trays Set with Glass Cabochons for Jewelry Making - 90pcs, Includes 30pcs Bezel Pendants, 30 Glass Cabochons, 30 Necklace Cords8.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Anezus 60Pcs Pendant Trays, Bezel Pendant Trays Blanks with Glass Cabochons for Pendants Making and Jewelry Making, 5 Styles8.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.LANBEIDE Stainless Steel Bezel Pendant Trays Cabochon Settings Trays Pendant Blanks 10x10mm 50Pcs7.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.PENTA ANGEL 24PCS 25mm/1 Inch Round Bezel Pendant Trays Blanks Trays Pendant for DIY Crafting Photo Jewelry Making (4 Colors)7.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.JJGQAZ 60 Pcs Bezels For Resin Jewelry Making, Assorted Mini Bezel Pendant Trays For Jewelry Making, Cabochon Blanks And Pendant Blanks, 8 Shapes, 5 Metal Tones, Alloy Cameo Setting, 0.4-1.6 Inch7.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 8.20pcs 18x25mm Oval Bezel Pendant Base Trays Cabochon Settings Trays Pendant Blanks 20pcs Mixed No Duplicate (M116)7.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
#1DROLE's 60Pcs 20mm stainless steel pendant trays kit with 30 blanks, pinch clip clasps and 30 glass cabochons.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + Pinch clip clasps make trays ready to hang on chains
- + Stainless steel blanks resist rust and tarnish
- + Matching 20mm cabochons fit trays without guesswork
- - 20mm size is smaller for detailed photo pendants
- - Chains and glue must be sourced separately
#2Winspeed's 80Pcs 25mm pendant set with 40Pcs silver stainless steel bezel trays and 40Pcs clear glass cabochons.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + Stainless steel trays resist tarnish for long wear
- + Matching 25mm cabochons fit trays neatly
- + 40 sets provide plenty of pendants for gifting
- - Single 25mm size limits variety
- - Bails may need jump rings to hang on chains
#3Aenezus' 90pcs pendant trays set with 30 bezel pendants, 30 glass cabochons and 30 necklace cords.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Necklace cords included, so pendants are wearable right away
- + Complete 30 pendant sets with matching cabochons
- + Great kit for photo pendants and gifts
- - Cords are basic compared with metal chains
- - Check the tray size before adding other cabochons
#4Anezus' 60Pcs bezel pendant trays with glass cabochons in 5 styles for pendant making.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Glass cabochons included, so trays are ready to fill
- + 5 styles give variety for photo or resin pendants
- + Paired trays and cabochons remove size guesswork
- - Glue is not included for fixing cabochons
- - Styles split the count, so few of each design
#5LANBEIDE's 50Pcs stainless steel 10x10mm bezel pendant trays and cabochon settings.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Stainless steel settings resist corrosion well
- + 10x10mm size suits tiny pendants and earrings
- + 50Pcs is a good stock for small cabochon projects
- - Very small trays limit photo or resin designs
- - Cabochons are not included in the pack
#6PENTA ANGEL's 24PCS 25mm/1 Inch round bezel pendant trays in 4 colors for DIY photo jewelry.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 4 colors let pendants match silver, gold and bronze chains
- + 25mm/1 Inch round size is easy to fill with photos or resin
- + Suits photo jewelry gifts and keepsake pendants
- - Glass cabochons are not part of this pack
- - Four colors split 24 trays into small groups
#7JJGQAZ's 60 assorted mini bezel pendant trays, about 100 grams in total, in 8 shapes and 5 metal tones from 0.4 to 1.6 inches, each with its own bail loop for resin or cabochon work.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Eight shapes in one pack: ovals, rounds, squares, rectangles, hearts, teardrops, flowers and stars
- + Five tones mixed in: antique silver, antique bronze, gold, copper and black
- + Every tray has a hanging loop, so finished pieces go straight onto a chain, cord or jump ring
- - A mixed assortment, so you cannot choose how many of each shape, size or tone you receive
- - Blank alloy trays only: no glass cabochons or resin, and sizes vary from 0.4 to 1.6 inches
#8iloveDIYbeads pack of 20 oval pendant trays, each a different design, in antique bronze and antique silver zinc alloy. Trays fit 18x25mm oval cabochons and the pendants measure 28x38mm.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 7/10
- + 20 trays with no duplicates, a quick way to try many frame styles before buying one in bulk
- + Stated sizes: an 18x25mm oval tray in a 28x38mm pendant, so matching cabochons is straightforward
- + Zinc alloy listed as lead and nickel free, in antique bronze and antique silver finishes
- - Trays only: glass cabochons, glue and chains are not included
- - Every tray is different, so this pack does not work for a matching run of one design
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- 20mm size is smaller for detailed photo pendants (DROLE 60Pcs 20mm Stainless Steel Pendant...)
- Single 25mm size limits variety (Winspeed 80Pcs Bezel Pendant Trays Blanks...)
- Cords are basic compared with metal chains (Aenezus Pendant Trays Set with Glass...)
- Glue is not included for fixing cabochons (Anezus 60Pcs Pendant Trays, Bezel Pendant...)
- Very small trays limit photo or resin designs (LANBEIDE Stainless Steel Bezel Pendant Trays...)
- Glass cabochons are not part of this pack (PENTA ANGEL 24PCS 25mm/1 Inch Round Bezel...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among pendant blanks for custom jewelry projects?
DROLE 60Pcs 20mm Stainless Steel Pendant Trays Kit - 30Pcs Jewelry Blanks with Pinch Clip Clasp and 30Pcs Glass Cabochons is our top overall pick. DROLE's 60Pcs 20mm stainless steel pendant trays kit with 30 blanks, pinch clip clasps and 30 glass cabochons. It earns our score of 8.8/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
Winspeed 80Pcs Bezel Pendant Trays Blanks 25mm, 40Pcs Silver Stainless Steel Bezel Trays and 40Pcs Clear Glass Cabochon Pendants is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. Winspeed's 80Pcs 25mm pendant set with 40Pcs silver stainless steel bezel trays and 40Pcs clear glass cabochons.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
Beading Nest independently selects every product; we may earn a commission from links above.
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