The lobster clasp so named because of its similarity to a lobster claw is a fastener held closed by a.
Types of necklaces clasps.
They are the spring ring clasp and the lobster claw clasp as seen in the photo below.
Types ball and chain clasp.
Vintage and antique bracelet clasps.
The most common style of box clasp is filigree which is mostly found in lightweight bracelets and necklaces.
Box clasps are quite fancy and they consist of.
A spring ring clasp is a small metal ring with a spring inside of it.
Let s take a closer look at them.
These basic clasps are not only effective for high weight jewelry but also pretty cute.
The earliest type of brooch clasp is a simple hook also known as the c clasp since the hook is shaped like.
How to date your jewelry based on construction.
As its name suggests it is a metal ring with a spring mechanism.
Barrel clasps have two pieces to them that are screwed together to close the jewelry piece.
Hidden georgian spring clasp.
Jewelry with this type of clasp has two parts an open end in the form of a circle and another end with an s shape that hooks into the circular part.
Vintage and antique necklace clasps.
Spring ring clasp the spring ring clasp is one of the most common types of clasps you ll see on all kinds of jewelry pieces.
The spring clasp slotted under the square bar.
Slide lock jewelry clasps.
There are 2 main styles of clasps that are most available on today s market.
Just pull back on the small lever and the spring will compress leaving an opening so you can slide a jump ring or tab inside.
Types of jewelry clasps with pictures.
Vintage and antique brooch clasps.
When you press a lever on one.
Concealed clasp a concealed clasp is one that is hidden within the design of the piece so as to not interrupt the flow.
Many jewellers incorporated the slot into the design of the necklace see photo below.
Buckle clasp sometimes used as a clasp for leather or material bracelets a buckle clasp features the same mechanism as.
Ladder a ladder clasp is an old fashioned fastener.
Although not used very often when making jewelry this is a regular chain clasp that has a.