Vintage Jewelry Antique Jewelry 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.

Vintage jewelry antique jewelry clasps.

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. Available in a variety of colors and styles decorative jewelry clasps can greatly enhance the value and appeal of your jewelry pieces. 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. The types of jewelry that require clasps are mainly necklaces bracelets and anklets.

The clasp was mainly used by european designers and can be found on more modern pins up to the mid 20th century. Hook and eye jewelry clasps silver gold copper black brass antiqued bright plated brass jewelry supplies 24mm 1 when linked. Vintage jewelry findings of the 50s including safety catches pin stems and joints ear wires earrings findings and nuts. Butterfly clasp toggle clasp antique silver silver butterfly charms.

It is more commonly found on antique bracelets than necklaces. Designers often choose the type of clasp depending on the size style and quality of the jewelry. Jewelry findings are ready made pieces that jewelers use such as clasps pin stems hinges etc. New 5 sets toggle clasp to wholesale vintage silver butterfly clasp bar 23mmx27mm charms toggle clasp alloy findings.

They measure 14mm in length and 6mm wide including the lever. If not keep. Exclusively wholesale 1950 edition. Lobster clasps 14mm dark antique silver 6 you will receive six dark antique silver plated brass lobster clasps.

The most popular color. Unique vintage jewelry bracelet clasps vintage and antique necklace clasps. That will free them. There are 30342 antique jewelry clasp for sale on etsy and they cost 5 19 on average.

As its name implies this jewelry fastener is circular or ring shaped with a small nub poking out of it. Fittings refer to the parts that can be custom made for a piece. You can also use them to create your own period jewelry. This style of clasp uses this push pull method of closing.

The most common antique jewelry clasp material is metal. 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. It was used from as early as the late 1800s. Vintage jewelry findings including snap catches for neck clasps and.

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. Vintage jewelry clasp also a brooch two strand murano glass cabochon antique clasp bridal finding goldtone filigree edge floral.