What is the correct name for this clasp?

[iyiyi]

Just curious what the correct name for this clasp is. I have always called them j-hooks but I've been trying to find somewhere in the US that makes sterling version of them and I cannot seem to find the right name.

Thank you

 

[goldnsilver]

Just spent 10 mins looking for the name, as I was certain that I had seen it mentioned in articles when I was going through my vintage phase. And I believe I've found it - seems it's called the "sister clasp"!

It's in Cala Gold's blog post on clasps that are difficult to use:

Difficult Chain Clasps Got You Down?

Have you ever had a chain you didn't wear because the clasp was difficult? Me too. Read all about clasps I love and clasps I loathe and find what works for you.

www.callagold.com

Her photo of an example:


There seem to be loads of it online, although I haven't looked up sterling ones.

 

[iyiyi]

Just spent 10 mins looking for the name, as I was certain that I had seen it mentioned in articles when I was going through my vintage phase. And I believe I've found it - seems it's called the "sister clasp"!

It's in Cala Gold's blog post on clasps that are difficult to use:

Difficult Chain Clasps Got You Down?

Have you ever had a chain you didn't wear because the clasp was difficult? Me too. Read all about clasps I love and clasps I loathe and find what works for you.

www.callagold.com

Her photo of an example:


There seem to be loads of it online, although I haven't looked up sterling ones.

Thanks!
Can't seem to find many for sale online anywhere, especially anything made in the USA.

Any reason these clasps aren't popular anymore? They are by far my favorite clasps.

Were these ever used on necklaces/neck chains or only bracelets?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Just spent 10 mins looking for the name, as I was certain that I had seen it mentioned in articles when I was going through my vintage phase. And I believe I've found it - seems it's called the "sister clasp"!

It's in Cala Gold's blog post on clasps that are difficult to use:

Difficult Chain Clasps Got You Down?

Have you ever had a chain you didn't wear because the clasp was difficult? Me too. Read all about clasps I love and clasps I loathe and find what works for you.

www.callagold.com

Her photo of an example:


There seem to be loads of it online, although I haven't looked up sterling ones.

Thank you for posting
i enjoy Calla's blog but i had somehow missed that one
She talks such common sence

 

[goldnsilver]

Thanks!
Can't seem to find many for sale online anywhere, especially anything made in the USA.

Any reason these clasps aren't popular anymore? They are by far my favorite clasps.

Were these ever used on necklaces/neck chains or only bracelets?

I'd imagine the manufacture of these components, like so many other products, have been moved out of the US. Hope you can find a US based supplier though!

I've never seen one in person myself, actually. I wonder if they are/were more popular in the US? Calla does say it's fiddly to open, so perhaps that's why it's less common nowadays. It's interesting to hear it's your favourite - do you find if difficult to use at all?

Also lobster clasps seem to have replaced everything in recent years, which I think is a pity because I like the wide variety of looks provided by antique/vintage clasps.

Thank you for posting
i enjoy Calla's blog but i had somehow missed that one
She talks such common sence

I enjoy Calla's blog too. I don't always agree with her views on jewellery (although It's nice to hear things from a jeweller's perspective and I appreciate her explaining how repairs etc. work. If only I had local jewellers like her!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I'd imagine the manufacture of these components, like so many other products, have been moved out of the US. Hope you can find a US based supplier though!

I've never seen one in person myself, actually. I wonder if they are/were more popular in the US? Calla does say it's fiddly to open, so perhaps that's why it's less common nowadays. It's interesting to hear it's your favourite - do you find if difficult to use at all?

Also lobster clasps seem to have replaced everything in recent years, which I think is a pity because I like the wide variety of looks provided by antique/vintage clasps.



I enjoy Calla's blog too. I don't always agree with her views on jewellery (although It's nice to hear things from a jeweller's perspective and I appreciate her explaining how repairs etc. work. If only I had local jewellers like her!

I love how she fixes stuff and makes people happy by makes things wearable
Im into sentimentality

Wear it dont warehouse it !

Yes i too wish i had someome like her to doctor to my pretties

 

[iyiyi]

I'd imagine the manufacture of these components, like so many other products, have been moved out of the US. Hope you can find a US based supplier though!

I've never seen one in person myself, actually. I wonder if they are/were more popular in the US? Calla does say it's fiddly to open, so perhaps that's why it's less common nowadays. It's interesting to hear it's your favourite - do you find if difficult to use at all?

Also lobster clasps seem to have replaced everything in recent years, which I think is a pity because I like the wide variety of looks provided by antique/vintage clasps.



I enjoy Calla's blog too. I don't always agree with her views on jewellery (although It's nice to hear things from a jeweller's perspective and I appreciate her explaining how repairs etc. work. If only I had local jewellers like her!

Thanks! Mostly I just like the history of these clasps. The lobster claps just feel so cheap to me. I've had new ones break but I have bracelets and other pieces with these "sister" clasps that have lasted almost 100 years with no issues. I don't find them hard to open or use at all.

Shame they aren't popular and that there doesn't seem to be any US manufacturers