Silver Plated Toggle Clasps 12mm (5 Sets) Silver Plated Toggle Clasps 12mm (5 Sets)
List Price: $7.49

Real Silver Plate Beautifully Simple 12mm Toggle Clasps Set Of 5 Complete ClaspsA wonderfully cost-effective and beautiful toggle clasp. Measurements: Ring side of clasp is 12mm in diameter. Quantity: 5 complete clasps (5 rings + 5 bars).

Silver Toggle

LIA SOPHIA HYPNOTIC SILVER TOGGLE BRACELET
LIA SOPHIA HYPNOTIC SILVER TOGGLE BRACELET
Paypal   US $.01
LIA SOPHIA HYPNOTIC SILVER TOGGLE BRACELET NEW RV$40
LIA SOPHIA HYPNOTIC SILVER TOGGLE BRACELET NEW RV$40
Paypal   US $.99
B45 LIA SOPHIA HYPNOTIC SILVER TOGGLE BRACELET NEW
B45 LIA SOPHIA HYPNOTIC SILVER TOGGLE BRACELET NEW
Paypal   US $16.99
RALPH LAUREN 36 LONG SILVER TONE BALL TOGGLE BRACELET
RALPH LAUREN 36 LONG SILVER TONE BALL TOGGLE BRACELET
Paypal   US $19.98
Brighton watch Pompeii silver hearts toggle w tin
Brighton watch Pompeii silver hearts toggle w tin
Paypal   US $25.57
RALPH LAUREN SILVER TONE BALL BEADED TOGGLE BRACELET
RALPH LAUREN SILVER TONE BALL BEADED TOGGLE BRACELET
Paypal   US $20.56
Silpada Necklace Rose Quartz Sterling Silver Toggle
Silpada Necklace Rose Quartz Sterling Silver Toggle
Paypal   US $49.99
Tiffany Co Sterling Silver necklace w toggle clasp
Tiffany Co Sterling Silver necklace w toggle clasp
Paypal   US $26.00
Tiffany Co Heart Tag Toggle Sterling Silver Necklace
Tiffany Co Heart Tag Toggle Sterling Silver Necklace
Paypal   US $142.50
$75 ANNE KLEIN TOGGLE SILVER TONE STRAND SEXY NECKLACE
$75 ANNE KLEIN TOGGLE SILVER TONE STRAND SEXY NECKLACE
Paypal   US $19.98
New Juicy Couture Silver Toggle Necklace Heart Pendant
New Juicy Couture Silver Toggle Necklace Heart Pendant
Paypal   US $10.50
SAMUEL B STERLING SILVER TOGGLE BRACELET
SAMUEL B STERLING SILVER TOGGLE BRACELET
Paypal   US $49.99
LOIS HILL Sterling Silver TOGGLE BRACELET with Tag
LOIS HILL Sterling Silver TOGGLE BRACELET with Tag
Paypal   US $81.00
Silpada Sterling Silver Bracelet Toggle Clasp
Silpada Sterling Silver Bracelet Toggle Clasp
Paypal   US $49.99
LIA SOPHIA HEART TOGGLE SILVER NECKLACE AWESOME
LIA SOPHIA HEART TOGGLE SILVER NECKLACE AWESOME
Paypal   US $50.00
COLDWATER CREEK PAUA SHELL MOP SILVER TOGGLE BRACELET
COLDWATER CREEK PAUA SHELL MOP SILVER TOGGLE BRACELET
Paypal   US $39.95
SILPADA STERLING SILVER CROSS NECKLACE W FRONT TOGGLE
SILPADA STERLING SILVER CROSS NECKLACE W FRONT TOGGLE
Paypal   US $40.00
925 Sterling Silver Signed Coin Pendant Toggle Necklace
925 Sterling Silver Signed Coin Pendant Toggle Necklace
Paypal   US $29.95
925 Sterling Silver Sign Solid Link Toggle Necklace
925 Sterling Silver Sign Solid Link Toggle Necklace
Paypal   US $29.95
925 Sterling Silver Signed Large Square Toggle Necklace
925 Sterling Silver Signed Large Square Toggle Necklace
Paypal   US $29.95
925 Sterling Silver Signed Large Square Toggle Bracelet
925 Sterling Silver Signed Large Square Toggle Bracelet
Paypal   US $29.95
Lucky Brand Silver New Barbarian Flex Toggle Bracelet
Lucky Brand Silver New Barbarian Flex Toggle Bracelet
Paypal   US $25.99
Gucci Sterling Silver Toggle Bracelet
Gucci Sterling Silver Toggle Bracelet
Paypal   US $2.25
GUESS BRAND LOCK STYLE BRACELET Silver Tone NIB Toggle
GUESS BRAND LOCK STYLE BRACELET Silver Tone NIB Toggle
Paypal   US $9.99
TIFFANY CO ATLAS TOGGLE BRACELET STERLING SILVER $300
TIFFANY CO ATLAS TOGGLE BRACELET STERLING SILVER $300
Paypal   US $98.88
TIFFANY CO ATLAS TOGGLE NECKLACE STERLING SILVER $450
TIFFANY CO ATLAS TOGGLE NECKLACE STERLING SILVER $450
Paypal   US $148.88
NEW JUICY COUTURE PAVE SILVER HEART 16 TOGGLE NECKLACE
NEW JUICY COUTURE PAVE SILVER HEART 16 TOGGLE NECKLACE
Paypal   US $75.99
SILPADA BEAD STERLING SILVER BRACELET w TOGGLE chain
SILPADA BEAD STERLING SILVER BRACELET w TOGGLE chain
Paypal   US $26.99
John Hardy Blue Topaz and Enamel Silver Toggle Necklace
John Hardy Blue Topaz and Enamel Silver Toggle Necklace
Paypal   US $795.00
NEW SCOTT KAY STERLING SILVER 6 STRAND TOGGLE NECKLACE
NEW SCOTT KAY STERLING SILVER 6 STRAND TOGGLE NECKLACE
Paypal   US $1,690.00
Please Return to Tiffany heart toggle necklace silver
Please Return to Tiffany heart toggle necklace silver
Paypal   US $99.00
GUES NECKLACE SILVER TONE HEART CHARM TOGGLE CLASP NWT
GUES NECKLACE SILVER TONE HEART CHARM TOGGLE CLASP NWT
Paypal   US $29.99
SCOTT KAY STERLING SILVER 6 STRAND TOGGLE NECKLACE 15
SCOTT KAY STERLING SILVER 6 STRAND TOGGLE NECKLACE 15
Paypal   US $1,690.00
MONET SILVER TONE LINK TOGGLE BRACELET NEW W TAG 75
MONET SILVER TONE LINK TOGGLE BRACELET NEW W TAG 75
Paypal   US $21.95
Lucky Brand Silver Peacock Peace Toggle Bracelet $52
Lucky Brand Silver Peacock Peace Toggle Bracelet $52
Paypal   US $37.99
Tiffany Co Silver Hearts 3 Strands Toggle Necklace
Tiffany Co Silver Hearts 3 Strands Toggle Necklace
Paypal   US $799.00
TATEOSSIAN STERLING SILVER MENS TOGGLE BRACELET W BOX
TATEOSSIAN STERLING SILVER MENS TOGGLE BRACELET W BOX
Paypal   US $175.00
TIFFANY ST SILVER CHARM ETOILE DIAMOND TOGGLE BRACELET
TIFFANY ST SILVER CHARM ETOILE DIAMOND TOGGLE BRACELET
Paypal   US $989.00
Tiffany Co Silver Heart 10 Strand Toggle Collection
Tiffany Co Silver Heart 10 Strand Toggle Collection
Paypal   US $711.45
SWAROVSKI PINK CRYSTAL BRACELET W SILVER TOGGLE
SWAROVSKI PINK CRYSTAL BRACELET W SILVER TOGGLE
Paypal   US $115.00
SWAROVSKI MULTICOLOR CRYSTAL BRACELET SILVER TOGGLE
SWAROVSKI MULTICOLOR CRYSTAL BRACELET SILVER TOGGLE
Paypal   US $115.00
ROBERT LEE MORRIS Huge Silver Bold Dish Toggle Bracelet
ROBERT LEE MORRIS Huge Silver Bold Dish Toggle Bracelet
Paypal   US $169.00
KENNETH JAY LANE POLISHED SILVER GOLD TOGGLE BRACELET
KENNETH JAY LANE POLISHED SILVER GOLD TOGGLE BRACELET
Paypal   US $91.00
NWT JUICY COUTURE SILVER STARTER TOGGLE CHARM NECKLACE
NWT JUICY COUTURE SILVER STARTER TOGGLE CHARM NECKLACE
Paypal   US $48.99
NEW SCOTT KAY STERLING SILVER TOGGLE 6 IN 1 NECKLACE NR
NEW SCOTT KAY STERLING SILVER TOGGLE 6 IN 1 NECKLACE NR
Paypal   US $595.00
LAGOS 18 K AND STERLING SILVER HEART TOGGLE BRACELET
LAGOS 18 K AND STERLING SILVER HEART TOGGLE BRACELET
Paypal   US $450.00

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Handmade Jewelry-Making Basics - What is a Pearl Clasp

Come up to speed faster as a jewelry designer when using correct terminology for different jewelry-making components.  Locate the right findings faster, converse with suppliers intelligently and boost your credibility in the jewelry making marketplace.

What are Jewelry Findings?

A jewelry components less than finished pieces are called "jewelry findings" or just "findings".

What is a Clasps?

To connect the ends of a necklace, bracelet or anklet,  you may use a jewelry clasp, toggle, s-hook or hook-and-eye closure.  A jewelry clasp is different from toggles, s-hooks and hook-and-eye closures in that they provide a lock between the two ends of the jewelry by using two or more pieces.  The connection is more secure than pinching an s-hook or hook-and-eye finding closer together or putting a safety chain on a toggle.

What is a Pearl Clasp?

Pearl clasps originated with pearl jewelry.  Now, pearl clasps may connect a single strand or multiple strands of pearls, beads, or jewelry chain.

A pearl clasp has at least two parts - a body or "box", plus an insert that locks into the body, sometimes called a "bracelet tongue".  The number of jump rings on the bracelet tongue should match the number of jump rings on the body -- one set of rings per strand.  Designs come in simple polished metal, corrugated metal, filigrees, "bullseyes" or other fancy pattern.  The bracelet tongue may push directly into the body or may need to be inserted around an intermediate pin that provides some safety if the clasp becomes undone accidentally. 

Some pearl clasps also have additional safety provided by a figure eight and a pin.  The figure eight, which looks more like a pop bottle, attached to one side of the clasp will click over a pin fastened to the second side of the clasp.

Pearl Clasp Materials

Pearl clasps have traditionally been made of precious metals - gold, silver and platinum.  In the DIY Jewelry market, pearl clasps of sterling silver, gold-filled or brass plated with silver, gold, antique copper, antique brass, gunmetal, imitation rhodium and nickel are common.

Conclusion

Pearl clasps come in a wide variety of shapes, designs and prices.  One who learns what pearl clasps are and how they are used will project a professional knowledge and attitude when making jewelry.

About the Author

Paul Brandon knows pearl clasps and writes for OhioBeads.com, which sells bulk jewelry chains and jewelry findings to the U.S. market.