Do You Know What Are the Different Types of Necklace Clasp?

Written on July 7, 2009 – 7:37 pm | by craft shop

Necklace clasp is used lock the necklace to the clasp. It is a vital part of a necklace design. Necklace clasps should be chosen very carefully keeping in mind the type of wearer.

Older women, especially those with arthithis find it difficult to clasp the necklaces and hence it is essential to know the pros and cons of the clasp in frequently used in necklaces.

Fishhooks and lobster claws are the most common types of necklace clasp used.

Fishhook are small and difficult, it uses the lever system. Lobster claw type necklace clasps have claws, which are used to depress a small lever. Lobster claws are more easy to use and hence more popular.

These necklace clasps come with the disadvantage; they are small and are difficult for use of older women who find it difficult to maneuver these clasps.

The other disadvantage is continuous use of these clasps make them weak and also wearing off of the tread and result in breakage of the necklace.

They are best suited for younger women who prefer inexpensive, classic style necklace clasp. For older women who have difficulty in maneuvering these clasps there are a variety of other options available in the market.

One such style is the lariat style in which one end is longer than the other and fits into it easily.

Another type of clasp is hook style necklace clasp, which has a loop on one end, which is open and easily slides into the pendant loop.

This style of necklace clasp can be soldered to fix the pendant permanently to the necklace. Knowledgeable jewelers can easily make any attractive necklace clasp that suits the design of the necklace and are easy for use also.

The latest addition to the family of clasps is the magnetic clasp. They are easy to use and very easy for women who find the traditional clasps a huge hindrance to wearing their favorite jewelry.

Many women have gone to the extent of never wearing some jewelry because of the cumbersome clasps. The magnetic clasp is good news for such women, who rely on their husbands or boyfriends to wear their favorite necklace.

Magnetic clasps are a hot favorite for young girls who are stepping into the world of jewelry. These clasps make them feel independent as they can wear it on their own.

Necklace clasp for all their use are here to stay with the jewelry our women wear. Find the one that is right for your necklace or choker so that you will never feel it is cumbersome to use.

Tell us what you think of a necklace clasp. Your comment is welcome as it allows the exchange of ideas.

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