Charm Bracelet Clasps – A History and Style Lesson Part II
Three more examples of bracelet clasps and a bit of description about them....
The top left is a watch chain with a fob fastener. These were used to attach men's watches to their apparel in Victorian times. They were easily adapted to bracelet clasps, and the swivel mechanism on the clip is sturdy and works great.
Moving clockwise to the right the next 2 photos are a box clasp. These are very common on charm bracelets. A box clasp has two parts, the box and the tongue. When the tongue is inserted into the clasp it locks tightly. Often the push button release is made into the shape of a heart or shamrock, and there is a fold over bar and safety chain for added security.
And finally the last photo is a toggle clasp. One section of the toggle clasp is formed into a circle or other shape with an open center. The other side is a thick bar at the other end. When inserted into the circle the bar extends past the edge to hold the jewelry in place.
Toggle clasps are not as secure as clasps that have a lock-type closure.
I have a few more bracelet clasp descriptions and will be posting photos in a few days. Check back often charm bracelet trivia, history and updates.
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Wanda Fitzgerald is a Florida native and an vintage charm collector who loves to share her adventures in an e-commerce jewelry business with anyone who is interested.Subscribe
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