An Introduction on Necklace Clasps

Almost each girl has one or two necklaces. They are an important accessories, especially when you are attending some important occasions, a shiny necklace is enough to make you the most eye-catching one among others. But have you ever notice the necklace clasps? As they are also a vital part to a necklace, this passage is an introduction on different clasps.

#1  ‘W’ & ’S’ clasp

  This kind of clasp is usually used in gold and platinum necklaces because it requires the ductility of the material so one side of the clasp can be opened by hand. One end of this kind of clasp is normally fixed and connected to the necklace, when you need to wear it, you can open the other side manually and hang the ring on the other end of the necklace t o the clasp. These kind of clasp is usually elegant and can match well with the necklace but there is still a defect that the clasp is easier to be damaged and it needs the wearer to open it manually, which is a little inconvenient.






#2 Spring clasp

  This kind of clasp is very prevalent in our necklaces. When you are going to wear the necklace, you only need to push the bar aside and hang the ring to the clasp and loose the bar, then the two rings will be locked together. This kind of clasp usually won’t be very expensive and are easy to handle, thus many producers like to use it.



#3 Lobster clasp

  Another popular clasp is lobster clasp. They are widely used in both necklace and bracelets manufacturing. You may have noticed them before reading this passage. In professionals’ eyes, they are convenient enough but are not that artistic, so normally luxuries won’t use this type of clap.



#4 Hidden clasp


  There isn’t a fixed shape of hidden clasp, the basic theory of which is sticking the spring leaf in the slot. They may hollow out the connection or inlay a gem there to hide it so you will only see a complete necklace without interjection. This technique requires higher of the craftsmanship so it is seen most often in jewelries of famous brands.

  After reading this passage, did you learn more about the clasps? We are glad if it can help you with choosing jewelrymaking materials. And by the way, some of the clasps mentioned above can be found in the earring findings or earring components section of our website, welcome to communicate with us about your opinions on handmade jewelries.

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