Types of locks on chains

Everyone has jewelry or jewelry. Someone prefers bracelets, and someone chooses chains around the neck, but in both cases, people are usually attached to attributes sweet to the heart. In order not to lose your beloved accessory, when buying, pay attention to the existing types of chain fasteners. Test them for strength, resistance to frequent use and the ability to withstand additional weight (suddenly you want to take a beautiful pendant in a pair with a chain).

• The most common clasp is round. Not everyone likes it. It is quite difficult to close it yourself, the internal spring that holds the barrier wears out over time and can give slack, and many also note that this type is a little cheaper and simplifies the overall impression.

You will not find such clasps on heavy massive bracelets or neck jewelry. Most of all, they are suitable for elegant thin links or for children's jewelry.

• The second species has many names: crab, lobster or parrot ... Outwardly, however, it looks like a claw of a crustacean, but in terms of functions it looks more like a carabiner. Locks with this design are able to withstand more loads, so they are often hung on heavy products.

This option is considered reliable, but with frequent use, the “foot” of the carabiner may be slightly deformed. The resulting gap can be adjusted, the main thing is to do it carefully, without damaging the material.Of course, it is better to contact a jeweler.

• Another representative of the family is called the "eight". It is a bit like the previous one, but is considered less reliable, although the carbine also lies at the heart of the principle of operation.

• The next lock is called "box". Visually, such a fastener really resembles a small chest. Usually it is decorated with an intricate pattern, which, as it were, continues the chain itself. It is found on the most massive products, since the “box” has high strength and can withstand a mass that is unbearable for other options.

The principle of operation is not difficult to understand, it resembles the docking of spacecraft. In the box itself there is a cavity into which a bar folded in half with notches is inserted. With the help of these irregularities, a tight grip is ensured and the chain does not open.

It is easy to deal with such a lock on your own, without outside help, and there are simply no obvious shortcomings, well, except for maybe massiveness (which is optional).

• The screw fastener is next in line. This is a very neat option, it is easy to use and very reliable. The main thing is not to break the thread. Otherwise, the lock will be damaged and it will not be possible to restore it, you will have to completely change it.

• Magnetic buckle. It is spectacular, mysterious and, contrary to popular belief, durable. This variety is not found among iron chains and large jewelry, since the maximum weight that such a lock can withstand is small. There is something mysterious and attractive in such a fastener that makes you feel special.

• The penultimate possible option is a schnaper lock. If it is made qualitatively, there should be no problems with fastening. It is a bit like a bag closure or a gate hook.There are only two main functional elements: a body with a ledge and a movable striker plate that clings to it.

The version is very good, but not so common.

• Last on the list, but not the last in terms of performance, is the Butterfly Castle. It is mainly found on bracelets, and not on chains around the neck, and even more often on watches. At the end of the "butterfly" there is a so-called crocodile. It opens with a click, with a click. This is very easy to do, but be careful not to scratch the clasp.

For those who often remove jewelry, it is better to choose a mount provided for this feature. For those who are afraid of theft, chains with hard-to-open locks are most suitable. For lovers of massive jewelry, it is important to make sure that the castle is able to withstand them.

You need to handle fasteners carefully, because even the strongest and largest locks can be broken with one awkward movement. Gold and silver are soft metals, they change shape with little physical impact, so you need to act delicately or you will lose a beautiful accessory.

Now, when you come to the store for a purchase and your eyes run wide with brilliance and abundance, remember these simple guidelines and make the right choice.