Types Of Jewelry Clasps

There are a number of different jewelry clasps available for fastening a necklace or bracelet. Notice them when you are shopping for new jewelry, and consider which style is easiest for you to handle when changing your accessories. The intricacies of your clasp are usually directly related to the value of the piece. In your less expensive pieces you may have a magnetic clasp that snaps together when the two ends are near each other. There are similar ones that actually screw together for greater security. Or it may have a hook on one end that fits into an opening on the other end.

The spring ring clasp is one of the most common, and rather difficult if you have long nails or arthritic hands. The larger circle has a tiny lever that needs to be pulled back. The smaller ring on the other end then fits into it, and it closes when you release the lever. The lobster claw clasp is a bit bigger, elongated, and operates in the same fashion, but it is easier to handle than the spring ring clasp. Toggle clasps have a circle on one end and a bar on the other, which gets pushed through the circle. They are often used on ID bracelets and heavier pieces. They are not as secure. Box clasps are often used on fine watches and bracelets. A wedge shaped piece of gold is shoved into an opening on the other end. There are usually either one or two safety guard pieces that flip into position to add additional security. They are relatively easy to use.

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