Looking for a special grommet

Hi everyone. Hope someone can help me. I have a small home business. I am looking to make a lovely little vinyl tote I’ve seen advertised. I need a rectangular or “C-shaped” on both ends grommet, preferrably in goldtone metal. It would need to be about 1 inch in length and is very slim in the opening, just enough to let a 3/4 inch belt pass through. I’ve searched all over the web and cannot find anything like this. Surely, some sewing accessories house would have something like it, but I cannot find one. Please help! Thanks to all.
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Here are some grommets
http://www.romefast.com/grom.htmor check other handbag hardware resources herehttp://www.thomasnet.com/products/handbag-handles-36740207-1.html
Oh! Thank you!! The very first site you mention was a winner, Diday!. Rome Fastener Corporation seems to have the very thing. I will e-mail or fax them shortly and get their prices. So happy to find this site. They seem to have everything I need. Thank you, once again! When I finish a tote, I'll send in a photo for all to see. What good help we get in the sewing world!
That first site was very interesting. I looked to see if they had a tool for setting grommets but didn't see one. I've been watching for something that does a better job than the things you get at JoAnn's, etc. I don't use them often enough to justify industrial quality, (and expense.)
You should be able to find something here, or in your local hardware or art supply store.
Complete Installation Kits for Plain Grommets
http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat294.htm
Grommets, Eyelets and setting tools for Many Different Applications
http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat81.htm
Greenberg & Hammer carries grommet kits, hole cutters, setting dies
http://www.greenberg-hammer.com/store.asp?CatID=23
Ace Hardware carries Grommet Tools and Grommets (check your local hardware)
Farthingales carries grommets and kits
http://www.farthingales.on.ca/grommets.php
Blick art materials carries grommets and grommet tools
http://www.dickblick.com/categories/grommets/details/
ThomasNet shows 10 suppliers for grommet inserting tools
http://www.thomasnet.com/products/grommet-inserting-tools-36252054-1.html
Thanks for your suggestions. I've looked at some of those places, but there are several I haven't.
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