Blog

When choosing between a lobster claw and a spring ring clasp, it depends on your personal preferences and the type of jewelry you’re working with. Here’s a quick comparison:

Spring Ring Clasp:

• Pros:
  • Smaller and more discrete, blending well in delicate jewelry pieces.
  • Cost considerable less than a lobster claw.
  • Often chosen for fine or lightweight jewelry where subtlety is important.
  • Won’t “roll” to the front of a necklace as easily as a lobster claw.
• Cons:
  • Can be harder to open and close, particularly for people with limited dexterity.

Lobster Claw Clasp:

• Pros:
  • Easier to operate, especially for those with larger fingers or less dexterity, as you can use your thumb to open it.
  • Commonly used on bracelets.
• Cons:
  • Slightly bulkier, so it can be noticeable in delicate designs.
  • Has a tendency to “roll” to the front of a necklace because of it’s weight.
  • Because of it’s weight, it is a much more expensive option.
  • Can sometimes be overpowering on a daintier chain.

Some will claim that a lobster claw is more secure than a spring ring, but at Garlan we only use the highest quality lobster claws and springs rings and they are both equally secure. It is true that a lobster claw can withstand a higher amount of “pull”, but the truth is, by the time that happens, the chain is most likely destroyed. Both are great options, but in the end it really comes down to price and personal preference. If it helps we sell way more spring rings in sterling silver and gold filled, because of the cost and the fact that most precious necklaces and bracelets are fine and dainty. We sell way more lobster claws in base metal, because the cost is not as much of an issue and base metal items tend to be larger and heavier.