Each piece of jewellery that we offer at Banks Lyon has been crafted with sheer precision, meaning that every detail is considered when creating pieces for your collection. From the choice of jewels to the type of metal, you can be assured that each necklace, ring or watch has had a team of people behind it from the design stage to creation.
As part of the finished detail, jewellery artisans have to consider clasp types to ensure that it fulfils the required purpose and adds to the overall aesthetic of a piece. As such, we thought we’d explain a few of the clasp types used on the jewellery that we offer at Banks Lyon.
Lobster Clasp
This clasp is relatively similar to a springring in the sense that the way that the hook and loop fit together works in the same way. However, a springring is a perfect circle whereas a lobster clasp is in the shape of the namesake animal’s claw.
A lobster clasp is perfect for jewellery that requires movement, as it allows you to adjust the size so that it fits precisely how you want it to. Furthermore, the delicate nature of the design makes for a subtle luxury finish.
This 18ct White Gold 0.54ct Diamond Set Bangle is currently available for £2,065.00 or from £45.89 a month on finance.
Toggle Clasp
A toggle clasp is characterised by the open shape, which is often a circle, and a T bar. The nature of this clasp makes it perfect for heavy jewellery. However, the craftsmanship of a toggle clasp also means that you can add refined delicacy to a piece through clever design.
For instance, this piece of Dower and Hall jewellery demonstrates an extra level of detail and the precision of craftsmanship used to create it. By incorporating the clasp into the overall design, it makes for a beautiful and popular mechanism.
This Sterling Silver Kubes Nomad Necklace is currently available for £265.00.
Open Box Clasp
There are multiple varieties of the box clasp, but the mechanism of a tab being inserted into a box is the same.
By using a box clasp, this 18ct White Gold 5.21ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet is able to prevent the precious diamonds slipping off your wrist, as well as adding an extra element of design. It is currently available for £8,500.00 or on finance from £188.89 a month.
Now that you have a better understanding about the different mechanisms used to ensure that your jewellery is wearable and beautiful, you can put this knowledge to use when you next add a piece to your collection.
For more information about the range of jewellery that we offer at Banks Lyon, please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling us on 01524 38 10 20 or visiting us in store. You can also keep up to date with our latest news and updates via social media on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.