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As your necklace and bracelet are regularly restrung, you can also update the clasps to meet your changing needs. Additional Article Information: =============================== 1546 Words; formatted to 65 Characters per Line Distribution Date and Time: 2006-08-04 10:48:00 Written By: Norma Jones Copyright: 2006 Contact Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more free-reprint articles by Norma Jones, please visit: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/d/index.shtml#Norma_Jones ============================================= Special Notice For Publishers and Webmasters: ============================================= TEXT Copy-and-Paste and HTML Copy-and-Paste Versions Of Article Are Available at: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/pearl-necklace-clasps.shtml#get_code If you use this article on your website or in your ezine, We Want To Know About It. Use the following URL to let us know where you have used this article, and we will include a link to your website on thePhantomWriters.com: http://thephantomwriters.com/notify.php?id=3272&p=load --------------------------------------------------------------------- Pearl Necklace Clasps Copyright © 2006 PearlsOnly Written by: Norma Jones PearlsOnly http://www.pearlsonly.com/ The clasp on a strand of pearls is both the frosting and sugar sprinkles on a cake. In addition to keeping the necklace fastened, the clasp should also complement you and your pearls. As your necklace and bracelet are regularly restrung, you can also update the clasps to meet your changing needs. Clasps You can easily see the appearance of the clasp when you shop. However, there are four additional and quite important questions you may want to ask. They are: 1. How does the clasp open and close? 2. What are the added safety features and secondary catches? 3. How does the necklace clasp wear around your neck? 4. How does the bracelet clasp wear around your wrist? Following are a few of the most popular clasps finishing pearl necklace strands today. We'll answer the above questions for each clasp type below. Spring Ring The spring ring clasp is one of the most readily available. When closed, the clasp looks like an open circular ring. They range in many sizes from very small to very large and ornate. 1. How does the clasp open and close? To open a spring ring clasp, you'll push down on the tab on the outside of the ring. Once released, the spring will automatically close the clasp. 2. What are the added safety features and secondary catches? This clasp does have a good mechanism for the spring to shut when the tab is released. 3. How does the necklace clasp wear around your neck? When worn on the back of the neck, spring ring clasps will lie flat on the neck. These clasps tend to be quite small. Larger and more ornate spring ring clasps can be worn in the front or slightly off center. 4. How does the bracelet clasp wear around your wrist? Like the necklace, the clasp will lie flat against your wrist. Look for comfort when selecting your clasp size. Lobster Claw The lobster claw clasp is a variation of the spring ring. The clasp will have an oblong flat round shape. One half of the circle is most often closed. The second half is open with one fixed hook protruding from the closed half. The latch will close the loop. 1. How does the clasp open and close? Like the spring ring clasp, you'll push down on the tab to open. Once released, the spring will automatically close the clasp. 2. What are the added safety features and secondary catches? This clasp does have a good mechanism to allow for the clasp to spring shut when the tab is released. 3. How does the necklace clasp wear around your neck? Similar to the spring ring, this clasp will lie flat on the neck. I haven't seen many large and ornate lobster claw clasps so most will be worn towards the back of the neck. 4. How does the bracelet clasp wear around your wrist? Like the spring ring, the lobster claw will also lie flat against your wrist. Fishhook The fishhook is the traditional pearl necklace and bracelet clasp. This clasp comes in two parts. The main part of the clasp is shaped like an elongated football with two pointed edges. The flat long metal hook is the second part. These clasps are generally small but can be decorated with engraving, open filigree metal work and even set with small pearls and gemstones. 1. How does the clasp open and close? To close the clasp, you'll hook the "fishhook" into one of the pointed edges of the main part. Then, you'll push in the entire hook, long end first, into the main part of the clasp. The hook will lock into place. To remove, squeeze in the two sides of the hook and pull out of the main part of the clasp. Then, unhook and open. 2. What are the added safety features and secondary catches? This is a secure clasp with a great secondary catch. In case the main locking mechanism is shaken loose, the hook will catch to keep your pearls in place 3. How does the necklace clasp wear around your neck? The clasp does have a little depth so it will lie flat on the neck but sit up just a bit. 4. How does the bracelet clasp wear around your wrist? The fishhook will also lie flat on the wrist. However, this clasp is harder to open and close with one hand. I do prefer this clasp for a necklace. Plunger A plunger clasp is the next generation of a fishhook clasp. The main part of the clasp can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are often decorated with design work, engraving, open filigree and set with gemstones. The second half is a metal tongue that springs open into a "V" shape. One side of the open "V" has an incorporated tab. Larger plunger clasps are often worn at the front as the focal point of the pearl necklace. 1. How does the clasp open and close? To close the clasp, hook the metal "V" tongue into the main part of the clasp. Then you'll push the metal "V" closed into the main part of the clasp. To open, press down on the tab and pull out. Then unhook the tongue from the main part of the clasp to fully open. 2. What are the added safety features and secondary catches? This is also a very secure clasp with a great safety catch. The "V" will spring open to catch a bar on the main part of the clasp. 3. How does the necklace clasp wear around your neck? The wear of this clasp depends entirely on shape of main part. The metal tongue is hidden entirely within that main portion. Most often, the clasp will lie flat on the neck. When it is very large and ornate, the clasp can be worn in front as well. 4. How does the bracelet clasp wear around your wrist? Similar to the necklace, the wear is dependant on the shape of the clasp. When selecting a clasp for a set, think about how the size of the clasp will effect your movement. A smaller clasp can be more comfortable to wear. Ball The ball clasp is a type of a modified plunger clasp. The major difference is the shape of the main part of the clasp. The shape is a round sphere or ball. The ball can be polished or sanded. Also, the outside of the ball clasp can be encrusted or scattered gemstones. 1. How does the clasp open and close? This clasp opens and closes just like the plunger the clasp. The metal "V" tongue is hooked into the main part of the clasp. Then you'll push the metal "V" into the main part of the clasp. To open, press down on the tab and pull. Then, unhook the tongue from the main part of the clasp to fully open. 2. What are the added safety features and secondary catches? Like the plunger clasp, ball clasps often have a safety catch. The "V" will spring open and catch the bar. 3. How does the necklace clasp wear around your neck? Ball clasps will sit up higher. Sometimes, I like ball clasps on pearls as they mimic the pearls' round shape. The clasp will be part of the round pearls. Sometimes, a larger than pearls' clasp will stand out and can be worn in front. 4. How does the bracelet clasp wear around your wrist? Like on a necklace, a ball clasp on a bracelet will mimic the pearls' round shape. This is a very elegant look! Double Strand Slide The multi strand slide is also a modified plunger clasp. Each strand is finished with both halves of the clasp. The clasp locks together to make a double strand necklace or bracelet. You can also mix the clasps together to make one really long necklace as well. 1. How does the clasp open and close? Just like a traditional plunger, the metal "V" tongue is hooked into the main part of the clasp. Then, push in the metal "V." To open, press down on the tab, pull and unhook. To make a double strand, the individual clasps will slide together then lock. 2. What are the added safety features and secondary catches? Like the traditional plunger, the "V" will spring open and catch a bar on the main part of the clasp. 3. How does the necklace clasp wear around your neck? These slide clasps are quite flat and square. The metal tongue is also hidden entirely within that main portion. The clasp will lie flat on the neck. Beautiful metal work as well as gems further adorns the clasp. When worn as a double strand, the clasp will be wider. When worn as a single short or long strand, the clasp will be half as wide. 4. How does the bracelet clasp wear around your wrist? Just like the necklace, the clasp is wide and flat. I have also added my bracelet to my necklace to create one single very, very long strand. I hope this information will help you choose the best clasp to add just the right frosting to your necklace and bracelet! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Norma Jones is a GIA certified Pearls expert and the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at http://www.PearlsOnly.com. PearlsOnly is an internet based eCommerce business that provides high quality pearl jewelry direct to consumers. Our goal is complete customer satisfaction with the best selection of the finest pearls anywhere. We leverage our multinational presences to offer our clients high quality pearls, with above-and-beyond customer service at incredible prices. Visit us online at http://www.PearlsOnly.com or call us at 1(888)834-4148. --- END ARTICLE --- Get TEXT or HTML Copy-and-Paste Versions Of This Article at: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/pearl-necklace-clasps.shtml#get_code ..................................... 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