| "body"> | | | | simple and elegant. |
| Most people don't stop to consider what type of | | | | By far the most common type of clasp, especially |
| clasp their charm bracelet has until it is too late. | | | | on the fine, lighter weight styles of bracelets, is |
| You don't want your beautiful and personal | | | | the spring ring clasp. Like the lobster clasp this is |
| collection of charms to simply fall off your wrist, | | | | operated by a small lever that opens a section of |
| so spending some time looking at these bracelets | | | | the clasp to allow the other end of the chain to |
| and clasps is important. In the most general terms | | | | be inserted. |
| charm bracelets need to have clasps that are | | | | Toggles are very popular types of clasps on |
| secure, dependable yet also blend into the design | | | | many different styles of bracelets. They are |
| of the bracelet or become a part of the style of | | | | different than clasps in that they really don't form |
| the bracelet. | | | | a solid connection, rather a bar is inserted through |
| Typically the heavier the charm bracelets are the | | | | a ring and this holds the bracelet ends together. |
| heavier the clasp will need to be to secure the | | | | Typically with a toggle style of clasp the clasp is |
| bracelet. Curb link style bracelets are often the | | | | part of the design of the bracelet and is ornate |
| largest and heaviest and tend to use a heavy | | | | and decorative. |
| lobster clasp as opposed to other clasp options. | | | | The biggest concern with a toggle clasp is that |
| The lobster clasp is very well named since it | | | | with some movements of the arm and bracelet |
| appears to resemble the large front claws on a | | | | the bar may become positioned in such as way it |
| lobster. It is opened by a small lever located on | | | | can come back through the circle of the clasp, |
| the bottom or side of the clasp that is spring | | | | releasing the bracelet. Stylized toggles and longer |
| loaded, opening up one side of the claw. The | | | | bars prevent this from being a problem with well |
| other end of the bracelet is placed in the clasp | | | | made charm bracelets. |
| and the lever is released to secure the chain. The | | | | For even additional security with most traditional |
| major problem with these bracelets and clasps is | | | | types of clasps there is also the option to include |
| that they can sometimes be challenging to | | | | small, fine safety chains on the clasp. These are |
| operate for some individuals. | | | | typically seen with more watch type clasps that |
| Double safety clasp types of connections are also | | | | form a solid connection between both ends of the |
| very common on the larger, heavier styles of | | | | charm bracelets. Taking the time to look at the |
| bracelets. These connections are similar to that of | | | | different clasps before choosing charm bracelets |
| a watch band or standard bracelet with a locking | | | | for appearance alone is an important consideration |
| device covered by a second lock. These are very | | | | but one that is often overlooked. |
| secure types of clasps that can be ornate or | | | | |