What is a Jewelry Safety Clasp?
Jewelry safety clasps are in the category of jewelry findings. You'll find safeties in bracelets , watches , necklaces , and pins and they are used to provide extra security to the closure. Often they are used to supplement a main clasp and other times they are used to protect the point of a pin. Pin, necklace, and bracelet safety clasps come in several different styles to accommodate certain needs and designs:
Types of Jewelry Safety Clasps
Safety Chain — Jewelry safety chains are attached to both sides of the opening for a necklace or bracelet. It provides an extra measure of security in case the main clasp fails.
Single Latch Safety — A single latch is a hinged supplemental clasp which gives extra security to the closure of a necklace or bracelet.
Double Latch — A double latch is a safety mechanism that secures the clasp of a bracelet or necklace using two safety latches.
Hook Safety — A hook safety is a mechanism that uses a hook or C-shaped piece to secure a pin or clasp.
Figure 8 Safety — A figure 8 safety is a hinged safety lock with a cinched middle that clips over a button. A figure 8 safety is used to either supplement a clasp or to keep a hinged bangle bracelet closed.
Revolver Safety — A revolver safety conceals the point of a brooch pin and keeps it in place with a revolving lever mechanism.
Push-Pull — Seen mostly on estate pins , a push-pull safety is a tube-like mechanism that slides over the end of the pin to secure it.
