Antique Necklace Clasp Identification. Vintage Jewelry Hardware Necklace Clasps Vintage and Antique Earrings. Many jewelry companies used particular little dangles on the ends of their necklaces, particulars clasps and hooks. **The companies shown below may have used other styles of ends, clasps and hooks, and some pictured may have been used by several companies.
The next post will discuss Victorian necklace clasps. The necklace is one of the oldest forms of jewelry known to man. They can be Sautoirs, Multi-strand chains, or Lariats, to name a few.
Vintage jewelry findings including snap catches for neck clasps and bracelets, necklace and bracelet clasps.
The clasp will always be marked with the M in an oyster shell.
Georgian clasp with pearl surround and woven hair. CLASP: A small device, typically metal, to hold jewelry pieces securely closed when being worn. Most modern jewelry makes use of the later style of locking C clasp.