Vintage Jewelry Antique Jewelry Clasps

Designers often choose the type of clasp depending on the size style and quality of the jewelry.

Vintage jewelry antique jewelry clasps.

In addition there were some specialty clasps used such as snap clasps unique pin clasps found on wide link and bangle bracelets and unique hook clasps. The early c clasp continued to be very popular and was used on jewelry up until the early 1900s when the safety catch was invented. There are 30342 antique jewelry clasp for sale on etsy and they cost 5 19 on average. If not keep.

Jewelry findings are ready made pieces that jewelers use such as clasps pin stems hinges etc. As its name implies this jewelry fastener is circular or ring shaped with a small nub poking out of it. Unique vintage jewelry bracelet clasps vintage and antique necklace clasps. The most popular color.

The types of jewelry that require clasps are mainly necklaces bracelets and anklets. Estate vintage and antique jewelry because my background in in designing and making one of a kind fine jewelry in gold and platinum and i am like a new baby here. It is more commonly found on antique bracelets than necklaces. The clasp was mainly used by european designers and can be found on more modern pins up to the mid 20th century.

If you want a quick look jump to our infographic at the end of the article that features all the types of clasps we talk about in the article. Vintage jewelry findings of the 50s including safety catches pin stems and joints ear wires earrings findings and nuts. You can also use them to create your own period jewelry. Fittings refer to the parts that can be custom made for a piece.

O56 if you find that lobster clasps are frozen shut due to the plating process use your pliers to gently open and close them a couple of times. Hook and eye jewelry clasps silver gold copper black brass antiqued bright plated brass jewelry supplies 24mm 1 when linked. New 5 sets toggle clasp to wholesale vintage silver butterfly clasp bar 23mmx27mm charms toggle clasp alloy findings. It was used from as early as the late 1800s.

As with bracelets commonly used vintage necklace clasps include ring clasps foldover clasps and box clasps. The most common antique jewelry clasp material is metal. Available in a variety of colors and styles decorative jewelry clasps can greatly enhance the value and appeal of your jewelry pieces. The spring ring clasp this type of jewelry clasp dates back to the early 1900s putting it in the heyday of the victorian jewelry era.

This style of clasp uses this push pull method of closing. Vintage jewelry clasp also a brooch two strand murano glass cabochon antique clasp bridal finding goldtone filigree edge floral. Butterfly clasp toggle clasp antique silver silver butterfly charms. Vintage jewelry findings including snap catches for neck clasps and.

They measure 14mm in length and 6mm wide including the lever. Exclusively wholesale 1950 edition.