Vintage Pearl Necklace Clasp Types

Here are some popular clasp free jewelry styles.

Vintage pearl necklace clasp types.

Endless endless necklaces have a clasp free design which allows for a truly uninterrupted flow. Archaeologists have found samples made of shells dating back as far as 28 000 bce the names of necklace styles are often nearly as varied as their lengths. Learning the lingo like how a lavalier differs from a dog collar can help tremendously when shopping for a vintage piece. The types of jewelry that require clasps are mainly necklaces bracelets and anklets.

These extremely thick nacre layers are. A vintage 14kt yellow gold lavaliere necklace that has 14 bead set seed pearls approx. These necklaces commonly bead or pearl are long enough to slip over the head without struggle and can often be wrapped multiple times to create a layered look. Designers often choose the type of clasp depending on the size style and quality of the jewelry.

The hook and box clasp also called fish hook clasp was commonly used on pearl necklaces or necklaces with gemstone beads. If you want a quick look jump to our infographic at the end of the article that features all the types of clasps we talk about in the article. As with bracelets commonly used vintage necklace clasps include ring clasps foldover clasps and box clasps. 2 500 00 ca add to basket.

The hook clasp you may have heard this type of vintage jewelry clasp being called by the name shepherd s hook because it looks like the staff shepherds and shepherdesses are known to carry with them in the fields. A beautiful 55 creamy white strand of cultured pearls approx 7 00 7 50mm with a 14kt yellow gold clasp featuring 1 cultured pearl approx 7 80m. Our custom jewelry is hand stamped with your names dates or meaningful phrases making them a special keepsake. Cultured south sea pearls have the thickest nacre layers of all saltwater cultured pearl types averaging around 2 0 4 0mm thick around the pearl s bead nucleus.

We handcraft each personalized jewelry piece from start to finish in our studio in tulsa oklahoma. Often oval shaped the long hook was inserted and locked into place. The necklace is one of the oldest forms of jewelry known to man. Some necklaces and bracelets are designed to not require a clasp.

Prices range from 200 to the tens of thousands depending on the jewelry type size and quality of the pearls. Make offer vintage faux pearl necklace hand knotted beaded ornate clasp jewelry vintage victorian pearls graduated necklace choker sterling clasp wedding beads 14 99.