Clasp Guide, Part 1

Toggle Clasps 

Toggle Clasps are a great choice for necklaces because the weight of the beads help keep the clasp shut.

They work best with heavier jewellery as tension is needed to keep the toggle closed. For use with bracelets toggle clasps work very well with heavy, chunky gemstones and ceramic beads.

Toggle clasps can be easily open and closed with one hand. They also come in a range of different designs including some really eye catching and quirky ones.

Here are a few of some of unique toggle designs on our website:

These toggles as well as some plainer styles are available to buy on our website.

Tube / Slide Lock Multi-strand Clasps

Tube / Slide lock multi-strand clasps are perfect If you're looking for a clasp that's a little more secure and in particular if your design includes multiple strands. These clasps consist of 2 tubes with slide in to another with a spring lock in the centre.

Best for light to medium weight jewellery, they are ideal for multi strand designs such as peyote stitch cuff bracelets.

Tube clasps come in different lengths from 2 to 7 strand. They also come in a variety of metallic colours so you can get the perfect  look for your jewellery design.

These image depicts the strands numbers and colours available: 

See them here.

Bolt Ring (or Spring Ring) Clasps

Bolt ring clasps are easy to operate, reliable and durable. They have a trigger mechanism which allows the clasp to spring closed once the trigger is let go.

Best used on light to medium weight jewellery designs. Bolt Rings are also available in many sizes and look great with almost any necklace, bracelet or anklet. 

Below are two types of Bolt rings, the bottom two are in the more traditional style while the ones at the top have an tag style ring component: 

See a selection of bolt rings here.