Today we will look at the most popular and common chain clasps for necklaces and bracelets today:
Spring Ring Clasp:
The spring ring clasp is the most common type of clasp used in jewelry. It consists of three components – a metal round tube, a spring and a wrench.
The spring ring clasp opens when the wearer presses the small wrench that slides along the round tube; to close it, simply hang the loop clasp on the other end of the chain in the round ring and release the wrench.
Spring clasps can often be found on necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
This kind of clasp because of the hardness of gold has certain requirements, so basically will choose to use K gold, 925 silver, alloy and other materials to make.
Spring clasp is more suitable for matching light or medium weight jewelry.
Lobster Clasp:
The lobster clasp, named by its similarity to a lobster claw, is likely the second most frequent jewelry fastening in today’s carat gold market, behind the spring ring clasp.
The lobster clasp is worn in the same way as the spring ring clasp. Compared to the spring ring clasp, the lobster clasp uses more gold and is stronger, but it is also a little more expensive. Lobster clasp degree of solidity, so that it can withstand the weight of a larger chain, which also explains why a lot of thick chain often with lobster clasp. It’s strong.
Although spring clasps and lobster clasps are more common, they are rarely seen on pearl or jade bead chains. Never mind, the beads have their own clasps.
Box Clasp:
The box clasp resembles a secret organ, with a box box and a safety tongue distributed at both ends of the chain.
The safety tongue is constructed with the aid of the elasticity of the metal, and after entering the box box, the restricted and fixed space snaps the tongue in the place where the elasticity is the largest, so as to achieve the job of fastening.
Because of the box clasp’s limited force, it cannot be used on very heavy chains, and its size is not small, often made into a unique shape by designers to increase the aesthetic appeal. To increase the security of the box clasp, when used on precious jewelry, people usually add 1 or 2 more safety clasps on both sides of the box.
Bead Clasp:
For necklaces with a whole string of beads, a box clasp with a rounded profile is often used to give the necklace an overall aesthetic appeal.
For added security, this type of box clasp has a more complex safety latch and is also known as a “safety box clasp” or “ball clasp”.
Ball clasps need the safety tongue to be inserted into a circular groove at the other end, pulled inward with a little amount of pressure, and then fastened by the metal’s elasticity.
A ball buckle is unquestionably safer than a standard box buckle. Even if the safety tongue is displaced from the ball form, there is still a weight of safety hanging on it, affording the user ample time to put the safety tongue back in place or remove it.
These ball clasps are not restricted to smooth round shapes, but are also available in charming pumpkin shapes or sumptuous diamond studded varieties.
Precious metal ball clasps are bigger and require more gold, are more expensive, and are frequently used on more expensive beaded bracelets.
Bar Clasp:
Many pearl necklaces now use the “bar clasp,” which is one of the most common pearl clasps today.
This style of clasp features a complete pea, round or other form at one end. There are little raised buttons or a spring incorporated into the clasp itself that may be squeezed to open and shut like a hairpin; at the other end is a short stick with a catch.
When worn, put the little stick into the opposite side of the clip, and push the button to open. The stick buckle is extremely smooth in shape and design, feels more comfortable, and has very good stability.
Fishhook Clasp:
This working concept and the insurance box buckle are quite similar, one side of an insurance hook, the other side of a delicate oval (nearly “fish-shaped”) metal box, therefore the term “fish hook buckle.”
The safety hook is attached to the hollowed-out slot on the edge of the fish-shaped clasp, and the clasp is held in place by the elasticity of the metal when pushed inward.
Because of its flat and lengthy structure, the fishhook clasp may be used to decorate various gemstone jewelry than beaded necklaces, such as diamond necklaces.
For example, diamond necklaces; of course, because of its shape, the fishhook clasp is not usually used on bracelets.
Invisible Box Clasp:
The gemstones are set into the box portion of the box clasp, and when the chain ends are linked, the clasp is completely invisible. This sort of clasp, where the gemstones are interwoven into the box, is called a “invisible box clasp”.
Invisible box clasps are most commonly found on necklaces or bracelets that are encrusted with gemstones, such as tennis bracelets and necklaces full of diamonds.
Barrel Screw Clasp:
The clasp is operated by screwing one end of the clasp into the other until the necklace is securely fastened in place. Spiral clasps come in a variety of shapes, the most common being barrel and waist drum shapes, and are thus commonly used on beaded chain shaped jewelry.
Since the human body will rub against the bead chain when wearing it, and the screws on the spiral clasp are relatively short, it is likely to get loose accidentally causing the bead chain to fall off, so you need to check its firmness from time to time.
OT Clasp:
This kind of clasp, which consists of the letter “0” at one end and the letter “T” at the other, is called a toggle clasp, also known as “OT clasp”.
Nowadays, it is often seen in the work of major jewelry brands and is very popular.
When wearing this type of clasp, all you need to do is slide the “T” diagonally into the “O” ring and then snap it onto the ring, which is very convenient and can be done with one hand. Because this type of clasp requires a certain amount of gravity to provide tension to ensure fixation, it is not suitable for slimmer or lighter weight chains when choosing materials for necklaces or bracelets.
Magnetic clasp:
When it comes to jewelry clasps, the magnetic clasp has the most simple and straightforward operation and structure: a magnet built into both sides of the clasp, and when they are close to each other, they are easily held together in a way that is very easy and quick to wear.
Wearing jewelry with magnetic clasps requires caution to avoid external tugging. After all, that little magnet doesn’t have much power. If you have been wearing your jewelry for some time, the magnet may become weak or demagnetized, thus it is advised that you change the magnet clasp often and complete a safety test before each use.
S&W Clasp：
When wearing, due to the need to use the ductility of the precious metal to open and close and thus fixed, this is one of the oldest existing jewelry buckles, so most often in the foot gold jewelry. This sort of clasp is worn by cracking open an aperture, hanging the opposite end of the chain ring, and then pushing the opening closed. The more prevalent styles are the letters “S” and “W”.
Usually, the “W” clasp is more often used for necklaces of greater weight, and the “S” clasp is more often used on bracelets.
It is important to remember that the unusual ductility of solid gold might be depleted and break with repetitive stress. We wear this kind of buckle jewelry, be sure not to open and close it frequently and vigorously.
In addition to these more typical jewelry buckle, there are many exquisite and distinctive design of the buckle, as shown below:
