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Jewelry clasps and costume jewelry clasps can be found in all shapes, sizes, and prices. At Cooksongold we have over 500 different closures in stock, in various styles and alloys. Where should you start and how can you choose a clasp for your jewelry project? Jewelry clasps There really is no definitive answer when it comes to choosing a chain closure, and in many cases a wide range of designs suits what we are looking for. However, the right choice should be based on three key factors: size/weight, price and appearance, so here's a rundown of the most popular types of jewelry clasps available, along with their pros and cons. Reasons Loop closures are the standard. The fact that they are practical and operational means that you can find them in light pendants thanks to their low weight. There is nothing lighter than a leash, so they are perfect for keeping costs at bay. As with any spring-loaded hook, you need to keep heat away from the mechanism to avoid rendering it unusable, and smaller sizes can be harder to handle if you're not very dexterous. Sizes start from 4.5mm to the 22mm jumbo size, which is much heavier and has a decorative style.
Using a larger zipper is not only functional, it can become an additional design feature. Jewelry loops Lobster claw closure Lobster claw or lobster hook closures are the next step to a chain and are so called thanks to their resemblance to lobster claws. They are stronger, heavier and more expensive than reasas, and certainly a great option for more expensive products. They are suitable for longer chains, heavy pendants and bracelets where the weight of the chain or pendant will offset the BYB Directory clasp, helping to keep it in position. On the contrary, they are not suitable for light chains. You should also always take into account the size of the ring that we must secure to the lobster claw closure, since the trigger opens inward, sometimes restricting functionality. Sizes start at 7mm and go up to 18mm. Lobster Claw Clasps Carabiner closure Lobster clasps have a similar function to lobster claw clasps, but they are usually more stylized and aesthetically their round shapes are sometimes described as "baroque.
As you might imagine, they are slightly more expensive than a lobster claw clasp, but offer greater functionality thanks to a more generous opening that will be able to accommodate a larger jump ring. These clasps can be heavy, so they are perfect for heavier chains and pendants to balance them out. If you have a piece of jewelry in your home that you think is very beautiful, there is a good chance that it has a lobster clasp. So it's something we have to keep in mind. The size starts from 7mm and goes up to 18mm. Lobster clasps Magnetic closures Magnetic closures consist of a pair of magnets hidden in something similar to a decorative casing, which snap together when one is placed next to the other. They are normally spherical or elliptical, and are very pleasing to the eye. Magnetic clasps are a great option for anyone with vision or dexterity issues, but you can usually find them on beautiful pearl or bead chains that require a clasp that blends seamlessly into their design and rhythm.
Using a larger zipper is not only functional, it can become an additional design feature. Jewelry loops Lobster claw closure Lobster claw or lobster hook closures are the next step to a chain and are so called thanks to their resemblance to lobster claws. They are stronger, heavier and more expensive than reasas, and certainly a great option for more expensive products. They are suitable for longer chains, heavy pendants and bracelets where the weight of the chain or pendant will offset the BYB Directory clasp, helping to keep it in position. On the contrary, they are not suitable for light chains. You should also always take into account the size of the ring that we must secure to the lobster claw closure, since the trigger opens inward, sometimes restricting functionality. Sizes start at 7mm and go up to 18mm. Lobster Claw Clasps Carabiner closure Lobster clasps have a similar function to lobster claw clasps, but they are usually more stylized and aesthetically their round shapes are sometimes described as "baroque.
As you might imagine, they are slightly more expensive than a lobster claw clasp, but offer greater functionality thanks to a more generous opening that will be able to accommodate a larger jump ring. These clasps can be heavy, so they are perfect for heavier chains and pendants to balance them out. If you have a piece of jewelry in your home that you think is very beautiful, there is a good chance that it has a lobster clasp. So it's something we have to keep in mind. The size starts from 7mm and goes up to 18mm. Lobster clasps Magnetic closures Magnetic closures consist of a pair of magnets hidden in something similar to a decorative casing, which snap together when one is placed next to the other. They are normally spherical or elliptical, and are very pleasing to the eye. Magnetic clasps are a great option for anyone with vision or dexterity issues, but you can usually find them on beautiful pearl or bead chains that require a clasp that blends seamlessly into their design and rhythm.