{"id":366,"date":"2013-11-18T15:24:59","date_gmt":"2013-11-18T20:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.silverrushstyle.com\/blog\/?p=366"},"modified":"2017-09-14T13:04:24","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T17:04:24","slug":"anatomy-jewelry-different-terms-bracelets-rings-necklaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silverrushstyle.com\/blog\/anatomy-jewelry-different-terms-bracelets-rings-necklaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Anatomy of Jewelry: Different Terms from Bracelets, Rings, to Necklaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The most you probably take into consideration when it comes to the anatomy of jewelry is just trying to figure out how the different clasps work to be able to put on and take off an intricately designed bracelet or necklace on your own. However, it can be very helpful to know the exact names of the different parts for pieces of jewelry for different scenarios such as visiting a jeweler and looking for an exact style of a ring. Become a pro at jewelry with a closer look at the different terminology for necklaces, bracelets, and rings.<\/p>\n

Clasps<\/h2>\n

The two most common clasps<\/a> for bracelets and necklaces are most likely the spring ring and the lobster claw clasps. The spring ring clasp opens with a lever and pressure mechanism to keep the spring shut until the lever is pushed. Lobster claw clasps have the same lever and spring mechanism as the ring spring, but because of the shape, they are much easier to grasp and connect jewelry than with the circular shape of the spring ring.<\/p>\n

Another design is the box clasp which can be just as intricate and beautiful as the rest of the piece of jewelry. A box clasp can be opened by pushing an exterior lever so that the piece of metal in the box can slide out of the opening. To close it, just simply push the metal piece back inside. Box clasps probably aren\u2019t as common as spring ring and lobster clasps because they are not quite as secure. To fix this problem, a safety guard can be added on to the piece to securely lock it in place.<\/p>\n

Toggle clasps include a circle or other shape with a hole in the middle at one end of the necklace or bracelet and a \u201cT\u201d at the other end. To lock it, simply put the \u201cT\u201d through the hole and adjust it so that it fits over the opening and will not fall out. A barrel clasp twists two separate pieces together and is very easy to open and close compared to the lobster and spring ring clasps.<\/p>\n

Chains<\/h2>\n

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There are endless different chain styles<\/a> that can be a part of necklace or bracelet including cable, curb, long & short variation, or rope to name just a few. Cable chains can alter with different sizes and lengths of circles. Curb chains have an overall twisted appearance. Long and short chains are the perfect example of chains with altering sizes to enhance the appearance of a piece of jewelry. Rope chains have a braiding pattern and such type is referred to as the French rope chain. The French rope appears to have a spiral lying look, almost link it will dwindle downwards.<\/p>\n

For necklaces, depending on the length and style of the chain, there will be different names for each as well:<\/p>\n