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Clasps - Product Highlights, August 2003

Hook-and-eye Clasps
Simple to attach and operate, crimping hook-and-eye clasps are made in the U.S. by Indian Jewelers Supply Company. They are available in three different inside diameters (.051"/ 1.3mm, .061"/1.6mm, .082"/2.0mm) for a variety of different bead cords. These clasps are sterling silver and come with a bright finish. Call I.J.S. at (800) 545-6540 or (505) 722-4451.

Sterling S-Hook Clasps
Sterling S-hook clasps from Rio Grande attach easily to strands and customers can hook them together quickly. Many styles and sizes are available to choose from, each with its own design element. Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or (505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com, or visit www.riogrande.com.

Extensive Clasp Line
Rings & Things, a wholesale mail-order supplier of jewelry findings and supplies, offers dozens of clasp styles. Base metal platings and precious metals are both well represented in the clasp line, with mechanisms from screws and fold-over styles to the toggle and lobster varieties. Call (800) 366-2156, e-mail staff@rings-things.com, or visit www.rings-things.com.

Golden S Clasps
Fretz goldsmiths have S clasps available in a range of sizes from 8mm to 20mm in length. The metals include 18K, 20K, and 22K in an assortment of white or yellow. Platinum is also available. They come with or without the safety. Call (503) 944-5252 or (207) 469-2700.

Online Catalog
Jewel of the Lotus specializes in providing high karat, handmade gold beads, clasps, and findings, primarily from India. Their line of handmade 18K-22K gold clasps offers both traditional and unusual clasps in a wide variety of styles including s-hooks, shepherd’s hooks, toggles, bead caps, and chain ends. Visit www.jewelofthelotus.com.

Handmade Sterling Clasps
From Joseph Stachura, these sturdy clasps are hand-crafted in solid sterling silver. The toggle sets are available in ring diameters of 9mm, 15mm, and 20mm. The loop clasps are offered for one-, two-, or three-strand necklaces. They are sold wholesale only. For a free catalog or to place an order, call (508) 278-6525, fax (508) 278-9458, or e-mail stachuraco@aol.com.

Sterling Silver Clasps
Myron Toback, Inc. stocks a wide variety of sterling silver clasps including large, multi-purpose keyrings and belt clips with lobster claws, adjustable multi-strand claps, and multi-strand claps with or without a built-in safety feature. Call (212) 398-8300.

Decorative High Karat Clasps
Kimarie Designs specializes in 22K clasps manufactured in Indonesia, combining ancient decorative techniques with contemporary styles and modern safety mechanisms. All of the decoration on the clasps is hand-fabricated, sometimes with a stone added. Call (510) 522-5085, e-mail findings@kimariedesigns.com, or visit www.kimariedesigns.com.

Product Highlights is compiled by Eric van Osten, Assistant Editor. Submissions can be sent directly to us c/o Lapidary Journal, 300 Chesterfield Parkway, Suite 100, Malvern, PA 19355, by faxing (610) 232-5756, or by e-mailing Eric VanOsten.

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