Types Of Necklace Clasps

Necklaces are fine wear… even if you know next to nothing about its even overly simplistic mechanism. But that lasts until the necklace gets broken, either a ring member got broken or the necklace clasp is. And then you’d have to choose around several designs and types of necklace clasps yet know next to nothing what each are poised to do.

Yes there are several types of necklace clasps, and all of them fulfill the only requirement they have: to be able to open and close and secure jewelry necklaces around the neck. Though it is as simple as these, there are also important considerations when choosing which types of necklaces clasps are more appropriate. Trigger clasps (sometimes called as lobster claws clasp), those that have tongues that are used to close and open a portion of the clasp require even the least amount of finger dexterity. Much more with Bolt ring clasps since they are way smaller than Trigger clasps. Those that can’t reach much their napes may avoid using any type of necklace clasps that use screw mechanism, such as barrel clasp necklace.

Here are some of the more common types of necklace clasps.

Trigger Clasps

This is among the more common clasps since they offer a degree of security. The only problem could arise if the fingers of the wearer would have trouble finding its tongue since on smaller dimensions of necklaces, these tongues could get really small. Trigger clasps are sometimes referred to as Lobster claws clasps since they resemble it.

Bolt Ring Clasps

If the trigger clasps is a hell to do/ undo then the bolt rings are the devil. Those individuals that have trouble finding the tongue of Trigger clasps, then avoid at all cost Bolt ring clasps, because these kind of clasps might become your reason for breaking the necklace apart.

Torpedo Clasps

Torpedo clasps use the screw mechanism to provide securing. It is very safe and secured, but some owners find some variants of torpedo clasps undo themselves over time. Its all to probable, especially to weak Torpedo clasps connection. Though not to the degree of bolt ring clasps Torpedo clasps requires also an amount of finger dexterity. Since they require re-wounding to secure correctly, torpedo clasps take time to put on.

Barrel Clasps

Like the torpedo clasps, barrel clasps also uses screw mechanism to afford securing. They are bigger, thus they afford more surface for manipulation. They allow locking and securing easily than other types of necklace clasps, therefore this necklace clasp is highly suggested to people having ham for fingers and not much feeling besides.

Magnetic Clasps

Magnetic clasps offer the best ease in wearing and securing. Being magnets, all the wearer needs to do is connect each piece so that they fasten securely themselves. The easiest types of necklace clasps, they offer also commendable securing. One factor though to consider about magnetic clasps is that it should use only the right amount of magnetic force. Smaller but stronger magnets can be very hard to undo, while weaker magnets might pose a threat to the necklace by unfastening unexpectedly. Jewelers make it a point to inspect the load the necklace has then add the corresponding strength of the magnet. Manufacturers also try to include weight restriction to a magnetic clasp necklace.

Hook Clasps

Hook clasps (sometimes called S Hook Clasps) are among the easier to fasten and unfasten, and can be used by even those having cold fingers. Though it might be hard, detecting the hole upon which the hook clasps gets in will be mincemeat. The only problem for hook clasps is that, well, they unhook sometimes, and rather unexpectedly.