name of clasp?

A few years ago it was fashionable to take a couple of small beaded
necklaces, twist them and secure each end with a (about 1.5inch) a clasp.
The clasp looked like an oval and opened and one side of the twisted
necklace was secured, put around the neck and then the other end was
secured. I have many such necklaces left (about 24-36" in length) but have
lost the clasps that secure same around the neck. I don't know what this
clasp was called and have been unable to find same at jewelry supply
companies on the net. Does anyone remember the name of it or know what I am
talking about? Or better yet, where I can obtain same?
Your help is appreciated.
Monika

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A few years ago it was fashionable to take a couple of small beaded
necklaces, twist them and secure each end with a (about 1.5inch) a clasp.
The clasp looked like an oval and opened and one side of the twisted
necklace was secured, put around the neck and then the other end was
secured. I have many such necklaces left (about 24-36" in length) but have
lost the clasps that secure same around the neck. I don't know what this
clasp was called and have been unable to find same at jewelry supply
companies on the net. Does anyone remember the name of it or know what I am
talking about? Or better yet, where I can obtain same?
Your help is appreciated.
Monika

I'm not really sure I understand what you are describing, but it appears
to be something that I know as "sister-hooks". These are clasps made of
two pieces rather like the letter "j". They are hinged at the top so
they can be swung apart, then the ring of the other end of the chain is
hooked over on "j" and the other one is closed down to make something
that looks a little like a tear-drop that encloses the ring.

Does this appear to be the same thing?

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Regards, Gary Wooding
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They are called Pearl Shorteners.

Paul K.Dickman

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A few years ago it was fashionable to take a couple of small beaded
necklaces, twist them and secure each end with a (about 1.5inch) a clasp.
The clasp looked like an oval and opened and one side of the twisted
necklace was secured, put around the neck and then the other end was
secured. I have many such necklaces left (about 24-36" in length) but have
lost the clasps that secure same around the neck. I don't know what this
clasp was called and have been unable to find same at jewelry supply
companies on the net. Does anyone remember the name of it or know what I
am
talking about? Or better yet, where I can obtain same?
Your help is appreciated.
Monika

I've seen them called a twister clasp.

http://www.firemountaingems.com/shop...TERLINGTWISTER



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news A few years ago it was fashionable to take a couple of small beaded
necklaces, twist them and secure each end with a (about 1.5inch) a clasp.
The clasp looked like an oval and opened and one side of the twisted
necklace was secured, put around the neck and then the other end was
secured. I have many such necklaces left (about 24-36" in length) but have
lost the clasps that secure same around the neck. I don't know what this
clasp was called and have been unable to find same at jewelry supply
companies on the net. Does anyone remember the name of it or know what I am
talking about? Or better yet, where I can obtain same?
Your help is appreciated.
Monika

Yes, thank you that is them. Also, thanks for the link.
Monika


"Sterling" wrote in message
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I've seen them called a twister clasp.

http://www.firemountaingems.com/shop...TERLINGTWISTER



wrote in message
news A few years ago it was fashionable to take a couple of small beaded
necklaces, twist them and secure each end with a (about 1.5inch) a clasp.
The clasp looked like an oval and opened and one side of the twisted
necklace was secured, put around the neck and then the other end was
secured. I have many such necklaces left (about 24-36" in length) but have
lost the clasps that secure same around the neck. I don't know what this
clasp was called and have been unable to find same at jewelry supply
companies on the net. Does anyone remember the name of it or know what I
am
talking about? Or better yet, where I can obtain same?
Your help is appreciated.
Monika

Yes, I found them . Someone else sent me a link and they are also called
twister clasp. Thanks to all.
Monika


"Paul K. Dickman" wrote in message
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They are called Pearl Shorteners.

Paul K.Dickman