Clasps & Chains

While all chains and clasps make lovely accessories, certain designs are more suitable for different people. Read on to discover which clasp is easiest for you to manage, then scroll down to find a chain that complements a beloved pendant.

Clasps

Keeping your jewelry safely in place is just why these special closures were made! And with so many different chain styles available, mixing and matching to create the perfect accessory has never been easier.

Clasp	Picture	Description
Spring-Ring Clasp		Used for necklaces and bracelets, this round, hinged closure provides a secure fit.
Lobster-Claw Clasp		A secure type of closure for necklaces and bracelets, shaped like a lobster claw.
Safety Clasp		These levered closures are usually used for bracelets. Typically deployed by holding down a pressure hook.
Toggle Clasp		Typified by an anchoring bar that slides into a circular end, these closures are mostly found on bracelets.
Frenchwire		Lightweight, clasped earring design similar to a hook-and-eye closure.
Leverback		Earrings get extra security from this hinged closure. Also commonly referred to as a Euro clasp.
Screwback Post		These secure backings screw into place. Especially important for larger or more valuable stones.
Wire Back		A type of tubular earring where the backing is secured by sliding into the hoop, creating a flawless look through the ear.

Chains

Chain	Picture	Description
Box		A simple, sleek chain with a boxlike shape. Typically more slender, it makes a perfect pair with delicate gemstone pendants.
Omega		Rectangular links are woven tightly together, creating a flawless, domed look. Pendants slide easily along these smooth chains.
Rope		With a tried-and-true, ropelike weave design, rope chains are generally thicker.
Perfectina		Typified by circular links braided very close together, these chains look fabulous on their own.
Singapore		Delicate, circular links are strung loosely along Singapore chains for excellent sparkle.
Snake		Crafted to copy the sleek scales of a snake, this thin chain is great on its own or with a larger pendant.
Tornado		Like a snake chain, but twisted, this smooth chain pairs perfectly with pendants large and small.
Bismarck		With a basket-weave-like finish, the open oval links of these chains can vary from one to three links wide. Works well in bracelets as well as necklaces.
Venetian Box		The open links of the Venetian box chain make it less visually dense than the traditional box chain.
Fox Tail		Thicker with square-shaped links, the fox tail chain works well on its own for both men and women.
Popcorn		With a bumpy, multifaceted finish crafted to look like a bowl of popcorn, this chain stands perfectly without other adornment.
Cordina		The double-helix, twisting design of this chain creates incredible sparkle.
Figaro		Three small, circle-shaped links alternate with an elongated, oval-shaped link, making this open chain perfect for both genders.
Herringbone		Crafted with a V-shaped herringbone pattern, this chic chain is generally thicker in width.
Wheat		Links are braided to form a textured, V-shaped pattern that resembles a head of wheat, giving this chain a natural touch.
Beveled		G-shaped links with open interiors create a thicker chain that looks great on its own.