You can choose a Sterling Silver Clasp from a wide variety.

When looking for a sterling silver clasp, there are actually a number of possibilities. There is the sterling silver magnetic, toggle, tube, barrel, spring, lobster, hook and eye, and other variations.

Sterling Silver Magnetic Clasp

Shown here is a Sterling Silver Round Barrel Magnetic Clasp that is 8 mm round and 9.8 mm long. It can be used for bracelets, anklets and necklaces. Makes putting them on a lot easier than other kinds of fasteners. The loops at ends are closed and have an interior diameter of 1.5mm.There are also oval barrel magnetic clasps.

Sterling Silver Bracelet Clasp

Here is a pretty Sterling Silver Heart Toggle Clasp that can be used for bracelets and necklaces. The measurements of the ring are approximately 15 mm x 12.5 mm (5/8″ x 1/2″) and the bar is approximately 7 mm x 19.5 mm (1/4″ x 3/4″). Stamp on the ring is .925, the European equivalent to sterling silver.

Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp

You can get some very simple toggle clasps or also very ornate ones. This Sterling Silver Findings Bouquet 3 Flowers Toggle Clasp is 18 mm x 18 mm and comes in a set of 2. Made of Sterling Silver 0.925.

The bracelet clasp described above is also a toggle clasp.

Sterling Silver Tube Clasp

This is a nice Sterling Silver 5 Strand Tube Clasp for necklaces and bracelets. Stamped .925. It measures measures approximately 31 mm x 12 mm (1 1/4″ x 1/2″).

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About Sterling Silver Jewelry

Silver that has 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of other metal is referred to as sterling silver. The other metal is usually copper which helps make the pure silver harder to take the wear and tear.

Sterling silver is a popular choice in the jewelry industry today with sterling silver chains, sterling silver bracelets, charms, necklaces, rings and others.

People who have allergic reactions to base metal jewelry can wear sterling silver.

Over time sterling silver can also tarnish and need to be cleaned using jewelry cleaners.