Different terms of Bracelets from Rings to Necklace

When it comes to the anatomy of jewellery, the most you probably think about is figuring out how the different clasps work so you can put on and take off an intricately designed bracelet or necklace on your own. However, knowing the exact names of the different parts for pieces of jewellery can be very useful in various scenarios, such as visiting a jeweller and looking for an exact style of a ring. Learn the different terminology for necklaces, bracelets, and rings to become a jewellery expert.

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CLASPS

The spring ring and lobster claw clasps are most likely the two most common clasps for bracelets and necklaces. The spring ring clasp is activated by a lever and a pressure mechanism that keeps the spring closed until the lever is pushed. Lobster claw clasps use the same lever and spring mechanism as ring springs, but due to their shape, they are much easier to grasp and connect jewellery to than spring rings.

The box clasp is another design that can be as intricate and beautiful as the rest of the piece of jewellery. A box clasp can be opened by pushing an exterior lever, allowing the metal piece inside the box to slide out of the opening. Simply push the metal piece back inside to close it. Box clasps are probably less common than spring ring and lobster clasps because they are less secure. To address this issue, a safety guard can be attached to the piece to securely lock it in place.

Toggle clasps consist of a circle or other shape with a hole in the centre at one end of the necklace or bracelet and a "T" at the other. Simply insert the "T" into the hole and adjust it so that it fits over the opening and does not fall out. When compared to lobster and spring ring clasps, a barrel clasp twists two separate pieces together and is very easy to open and close.

CHAINS

There are numerous chain styles that can be used in a necklace or bracelet, including cable, curb, long and short variations, and rope, to name a few. Cable chains can be customised by using different sizes and lengths of circles. Curb chains have a twisted appearance overall. Long and short chains are excellent examples of chains with varying sizes that can be used to enhance the appearance of a piece of jewellery. Rope chains with a braiding pattern are referred to as French rope chains. The French rope has a spiral lying appearance, almost as if it will dwindle downwards.

There will be different names for necklaces depending on the length and style of the chain:

• Choker-a 14 to 16-inch-long chain that wraps around the neck.

• At 18 to 20 inches, a princess is slightly longer than a chocker.

• Matinee- a very long, single-strand necklace measuring 22 to 23 inches.

• Opera and rope necklaces that sit on top of the breastbone or are longer in length

• Because lariat necklaces are so long, they are frequently looped or knotted when worn.

A NECKLACE'S ANATOMY

There are several different parts for holding the various gemstones or charms on a necklace in various shapes and sizes. As the gemstone hangs down, the 2-prong ball with loop or bell cap can help keep it in place. If a set includes beads or charms, crimping beads, which look like regular jewellery, are used to keep all of the beads in place.

A RING'S ANATOMY

Bracelets and necklaces may have a variety of clasps and chains, but when it comes to the various parts of a ring, everything is fairly simple from one piece to the next. Starting with the shank, this is the band of the ring where you can add an engraving on the inside, but the overall size is determined by the size of the head and gemstone. A split shank is made up of two or more rows of bands. The mounting is a metal composition that is included in the ring's band and is where a design or other gemstones can be included on the outside. The head (also known as the prongs or bezel) sits on top of the shank and is where the gemstone is securely set on the ring.

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