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Jewelry Clasps, How Jewelry Works

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Lobster Claw Clasps

Examples of Lobster Claw Clasps

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Lobster Claw Clasps

Its name explains the general look of lobster claw clasps, but you can see in the photo that the look varies and can be fashioned to suit the jewelry the clasps are used to secure.

A lobster claw clasp has a tiny spring in its mechanism that keeps the arm closed until you push on the lever. Lobster claws are secure clasps that are a popular for bracelets, necklaces and anklets. They're somewhat easier to open and close by yourself than spring ring clasps are.

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