Dating antique jewelry clasp
Actual
Certain markings were only used in specific time periods. However, if there are no markings on a piece, then we must turn to other methods of dating. The style of clasps will often give us a relatively good idea of how old a piece is. There are several types of clasps that were used on brooches from very early days right up to contemporary pieces. The T Bar clasp is one of the earliest styles of clasps for brooches and pins.
Dating necklaces: clasps and fasteners -Part I
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Identifying Antique and Vintage Necklace Styles
Vintage Clasp Samples Card. Decorative box clasps can add so much to a necklace, especially if your hair is short or in an up-do. Hattie Carnegie necklace, the clasp is a focal point. Hattie Carnegie. Miriam Haskell bracelet, the clasp is a huge focal point.
Antique and Vintage Necklace Styles
One of the best ways to avoid reproductions and fakes is to know and understand how originals are made. Reproductions are rarely made the same as originals due to changes in materials, labor costs and modern production techniques. When looking at brooches, you can get a good idea of the age of the piece by studying the catches, hinges and pins Fig. For the purposes of our discussion we are going to use the words "brooch" to mean the decorative, ornamental piece.
The Barrel Clasp - This type of clasp has been around for a long time. In antique pieces, it may exhibit changes in the shading of the metal. A tell-tale feature of an antique barrel clasp in fact may be a brassy appearance.
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