Tag: Clasps

Charm Bracelet Clasps – A History and Style Lesson Part II

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 […]

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Bracelet Clasps – A History and Style Lesson

Bracelet Clasps – A History and Style Lesson

Bracelets come with lots of different types of clasps, which vary in the ease of operation, security, and functionality. The clasp on a particular bracelet is one of the clues that I use when verifying the period of a charm bracelet.  That method isn’t always reliable because sometimes an older bracelet may have had the […]

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