What is an adjustable clasp?

Add-a-Bead Clasps are designed for use with chain (although they can be used with cord). The low profile of the clasp allows large hole beads or large loop bails to slide right over the clasp onto the necklace. Adjustable Clasps are hook-and-eye clasps with an attached length of chain.

What are the different kinds of clasps?

What is the most secure clasp for a necklace?

What's the most secure jewelry clasp? If you're looking for the most secure clasp, then you can't go wrong with the lobster clasp or the spring clasp. These can be easily closed but they aren't as easy to open. That's why you'll never catch these types of clasps falling or opening up.

What is the easiest necklace clasp?

Lobster claws are secure clasps that are popular for bracelets, necklaces, and anklets. They're somewhat easier to open and close by yourself than spring ring clasps are.

What is a slider clasp?

What is a sliding clasp? Sliding clasps are a relatively new concept in jewellery. They contain a silicone insert with a small hole in the centre, which will grip anything that is pushed through it, thus completing the loop and securing the piece.

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What is the best clasp for a bracelet?

In general, the most secure clasps are the lobster, hook and spring ring clasps, which are used for most necklaces and bracelets. Having said that, most designers tend to choose the best clasp based on the design and durability of the piece, taking the pros and cons of each clasp type into consideration.

What is a push clasp?

Push Button Clasp — A push button clasp "clicks" into place. The mechanism relies on a lever or button which needs to be pushed In order to release the closure.

What are the two parts of a clasp called?

Hook and Eye Clasp - The easiest and simplest clasp, containing two pieces; one is a hook and the other a circle. The hook slips into the circle to secure the necklace in place.

What is an extender on a necklace?

A necklace extender gives you the flexibility of playing around with different lengths for your necklace, meaning that you can get the exact length you want. Necklace extenders can range from 1 to 3 inches or more, depending on the style of the necklace.

How do you shorten an adjustable necklace?

Simply put on your necklace, gather the excess chain at the back and slip an old earring through the chain. Put the back on the earring and turn the necklace right way around. Voila! No more snagged or hidden necklaces!

When your necklace clasp moves to the front?

A common issue with pendant necklaces is when the chain moves and the clasp suddenly sits in the front. This is because the clasp is likely heavier than the chain itself. To prevent this from happening, look for a necklace that has a counterweight on the clasp, or add one yourself.

How do I keep my necklace from flipping?

What is a safety clasp?

Jewelry safety clasps are in the category of jewelry findings. You'll find safeties in bracelets, watches, necklaces, and pins and they are used to provide extra security to the closure. Often they are used to supplement a main clasp and other times they are used to protect the point of a pin.