Different Types of Closures That Are Used To Fasten Your Jewelry
Posted: Saturday, August 11, 2007
by Raymond Knight
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The following are the definitions of the different types of closures that are used to fasten your necklace, bracelets and earrings together:
BOX RING - A circular clap called a Bolt Ring is used to fasten necklaces or bracelet chains.
BOX CLASP - A box like hollow housing with a groove into which a tongue clicks into place to securely shut the clasp is called a Box Clasp.
CARIBINER - A clasping system similar to the bold ring called Caribiner is used for fastening chains.
FOLDOVER CLASP - A clasp where the hinged part opens, passes through a ring and snaps shut holding the ring securely in place is called Fold over Clasp.
FRENCH BACK - An earring system for non-pierced ears is called French Back whereby the earring is attached to the earlobe by means of tightening a screw.
JUMP RING - A Jump Ring is an round or oval ring of metal wire used at the end of a chain to which a clasp or securing system is attached.
LOBSTER CLAW CLASP - A jewelry fastening or clasp called Lobster Claw Clasp is shaped like a lobster claw. It has a spring-loaded arm to keep the clasp securely closed are used in necklaces and bracelets.
OMEGA BACK - A hinged fastening clasp called Omega Back closely resembles the Greek letter, Omega. Used to secure earring posts to the ear.
POST - A pin-like component of an earring called a Post passes through the pierced earlobe. A post is held in place by a fastening system behind the lobe, such as the "Butterfly" clasp.
SAFETY CATCH - A secondary fastening used for securing jewelry is called a Safety Catch. Usually seen as a hinged loop that snap closes one side of a clasp to another. Guarantees the safety of the jewelry should the main fastening break.
SCREW BACK - A Screw Back is a highly secure earring fastening system whereby a nut screws onto a threaded earring post.
SNAP BAR CLOSURE - A hinged, straight bar that lifts up and down to secure or release earrings is call Snap Bar Closure.
TOGGLE CLASP - A Toggle Clasp consist of a ring at one end of a bracelet or necklace and a short bar on the other end. The bar passes through the ring to sit across it, securely fastening the two ends together.
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