Claw Setting
Claw setting is accomplished by cutting prongs into or soldering them to the outside of a collet or bezel.
CLAW SETTING:
A setting in which metal prongs, or claws, hold the gemstone in a setting. Also called prong setting. Other setting styles include bezel, channel, bar channel, and more.
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Claw or Prong Settings
Within the category of "open settings" or "à jour settings" there are several variations.
Claw Setting
Claw Setting is a type of setting where multiple claws hold a stone into a setting. There is no metal underneath the stone.
Cleavage
Cleavage are natural breaks that occur due to the formation of the crystallized structure.
Claw Setting
A stone setting of projecting metal claws which grip the stone at--and just above--the girdle.
Clean
A trade term for gemstones which are free of noticeable flaws.
Claw Setting: This is the most frequently used method of setting gems into jewelry. Small metal claws with a vice-like grip are bent over the girdle of the gem to ensure its secure and enduring position in the ring.
Claw Prong
Bezel
A Claw Prong is a fancy and unique way of finishing off prongs in the setting of a stone. This is a refined look and quite unique. A Double Claw Setting is extra special for large set stones.
claw
A metal prong that securely holds a gemstone in its setting
cloud
A type of inclusion in gemstones that looks like a milky area or cloud. Clouds are usually clusters of smaller inclusions ...
Claw setting - In this setting, the stone is held securely in place by a series of metal prongs, called claws. There is no metal directly under the stone, since the setting is open. The claws grip the stone above the girdle.
CLAW
A claw is a metal prong that holds a stone securely in a setting.
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Claw
Claw is a style of setting used to hold gemstones in place. It is also known as collet and consists of a 'Bezel' and 'Prong'.
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Claw Setting: A way of securing a stone in its mount using small prongs that surround it.
6. Claw-set with a pear-shaped diamond weighing 20.09 carats sold for 1.2 Million USD on May 08 by Sotheby auction.
7. Diamond weighing 34.07 carats sold for 5.7 million on Oct '08.
Lobster claw clasp: A means of connecting the ends of a necklace together. One end has a wide flat hook, resembling the claw of a lobster, with a hinged "thumb" on a spring. The other end has a ring which the claw hooks onto.
Lobster Claw Clasp A secure clasp useful for finishing necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry. Buy Lobster Claw Clasps ...
Lobster claw clasp - A clasp used for necklaces and bracelets which features an elongated hook (like a lobster claw). It contains a spring mechanism and can be opened to catch the ring from the other end of the chain
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Lobster Claw Clasps
Another popular clasp is the lobster claw, which has a more narrow profile and can be requested. The shape is elongated oval compared to the round shape of the spring ring clasp.
LOBSTER CLAW CLASP
A lobster claw clasp is a jewellery fastener that resembles the claw of a lobster. A tiny spring keeps the arm of this clasp closed.
lobster claw clasp
A spring-loaded jewelry fastener that looks like a lobster claw. It is used to attach separate pieces or separate ends of jewelry or accessories together.
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Lobster Claw Clasp - This necklace or bracelet clasp uses a hook similar to a hinged lobster claw to secure one end to a ring on the other end of the chain.
Lobster Claw: A clasp shaped somewhat like a lobster's claw. The "pincer" arm is under tension by an internal spring mechanism that is opened and closed by a lever on its side. Photo and additional information.
Tiger's Claw Jewellery: Actual tiger claws set into gold-filled and carat gold jewellery designs. Made in England and India.
Claw Setting
Also known as a setting or collet, a claw setting is used in stone set rings to hold the stone in place
Clip-on Earrings
Earrings designed for non-pierced ears. The clip-back works like a hinge to secure the earring to the earlobe ...
CLAW SETTING A type of prong setting (claws) which suspends a stone in an open mounting, allowing for the most light to enter from the sides of the ring ...
Claw setting
See Settings.
Clip
See Fastenings - Earrings.
Also refers to the typical fitting on bars for holding neckties in place.
Claw: A prong made of metal that holds a stone in a setting.
Claw Setting: A jewelry setting in which a series of claws holds a stone in place.
Cleavage: The natural tendency of a stone to break according to it's crystal structure.
A claw style ring mounting that is common in rings for men. The mounting is one piece with the prongs being part of the shank.
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Prong/Claw Setting: A setting that uses metal prongs or claws to support the diamond. They are traditionally put specifically on the corners to protect them or in other places that might be vulnerable to damage.
LOBSTER CLAW CLASP
A lobster claw clasp is a jewelry catch that is shaped like the claw of a lobster with a spring-loaded arm that keeps the clasp closed.
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Lobster claw clasp: An interlocking catch with a spring mechanism and a safety lock.
Matinee length: Used to describe a chain or single strand of pearls or beads that is 20" to 24" long.
Mesh chain: Fabric-like chain woven from very fine wire.
Lobster claw
A very popular clasp used in costume jewelry as well as fine jewelry, which has a teardrop shape. A small flap on one side is spring loaded and can be pushed in to hook a necklace or bracelet.
Lobster-Claw Clasp: A jewelry clasp uses a hinged hook that looks like a lobster claw to secure one end to a ring on the other end of the chain.
Locket: A pendant that hangs on a chain necklace that opens on a hinge that usually holds a tiny picture.
lobster-claw clasp
The lobster-claw necklace or bracelet clasp uses a hook similar to a hinged lobster claw to secure one end to a ring on the other end of the chain. It is a very secure clasp.
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Prong or Claw Setting
It consists of four or six claws that cradle the diamond.
A lobster claw clasp is a type of clasp with the shape of a lobster's claw. This unique shape is shown at right. View lobster claw clasps here.
loop
A loop is essentially a circle made in a wire segment. See also eye loop and P loop.
The metal claw or prong on a gemstone setting used to keep the stone in place
CLARITY
A measure of the clearness or absence of impurities in a gemstone.
Prong or Claw Setting: The metal tip or bead that actually touches the stone and holds it into place. This setting usually consists of four or six claws that cradle the stone.
Lobster Claw Clasp:Named for its appearance, the lobster claw clasp uses the pressure of a tiny spring to keep its claw closed. Lug: In wristwatches, it is the thin metal rod fixed between the case and the strap or bracelet.
Tiger's-claw Jewelry: Jewelry made out of curved claws of a tiger, with gold tips and mounts. Toggle: A form of clasp, one end of which is round, and the other terminating in a T-bar formation.
Eternity rings are channel-set bands where the stones completely encircle the ring, creating a never-ending loop of diamonds or other gems.
Claw Setting: A setting in which metal prongs, or claws, hold the gemstone in a setting.
Lobster Claw Similar to spring ring lock but with an elongated shape.
Brooches
Stickpin A brooch with decorations on the face of a long pin, held with a fitting on the underside.
American word for claw, as in gem setting.
Proportion
The consideration of the overall shape of a diamond taking each part in relation to all other parts. An important quality element for diamonds.
Lobster or Claw Clasp This is a secure clasp usually attached to the necklace or bracelet with a small jump ring. The 'claw' opens and can be hooked onto a larger jump ring, a large link chain. or a ??? Jump Ring A very necessary item.
The name comes from the Greek word 'onyx', which means nail or claw. The story is that one day the frisky Cupid cut the divine fingernails of Venus with an arrowhead while she was sleeping.
There are many different types of settings, including the collet (a strip of metal surrounding the stone), the claw setting (in which prongs of metal hold the stone in place), Tiffany (a high,six-pronged setting), ...
Marquise Cut diamond rings designs vary from claw designs which are simple designs to the advanced designs which are in demand. A Marquise cut diamond weighing .91 carat costs around $2,724.00.
Lobster claw clasp: A spring action lock keeps the arm closed. This is a very popular design because of its ease of use and proven security.
Safety clasp: Squeezing the side arms of the hook together, slide the hook from its lock to release.
This is an old-fashioned design that has come back in style Lobster Claw Clasp: A clasp used for necklaces and bracelets which features an elongated hook (like a lobster claw).
Also called the "claw setting" is the type of setting, that allows the most of the stone to show.
Plain pad feet may be recarved into the more desirable ball and claw, but there is rarely enough wood on a pad foot to make a convincing job of it. The claw should be thick and strong, and have a good grip on the ball. Avoid thin and skimpy examples.
The name comes from the Greek word onyx which means nail of a finger or claw. Legend says that one day while Venus was sleeping Eros/Cupid cut her fingernails and left the clippings scattered on the ground.
Parrot clasps, or Lobster Claw clasps. Very popular and very secure. Relies on a spring mechanism to close the clasp over a loop or ring on the other end of the necklace/bracelet.
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A symmetrical prong setting which resembles a claw or small crown and is used to hold faceted gemstones
hinge
A movable joint that turns or swings in a single plane, used to articulate two parts ...
Prong
One of several claw-like wires used to hold a gem or stone in place.
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Quartz
A crystalline mineral used for gems, usually colorless and translucent.
An arcade setting (also called coronet or claw setting) is one in which the stone is held in by many metal claws around a metal ring.
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Lobster Clasp
Named for its resemblance to a lobster claw, this clasp has a hook with a spring-powered arm that can be opened and closed. The hook is attached to the opposite end of the chain, and the arm is closed to secure the chain.
The prong setting, also called as claw setting, is widely used in diamond rings and is most commonly found in solitaire rings.
Bezel Setting ...
Bracelets and necklaces can come with a variety of different clasps. From lobster claw to the hook and eye, learn about the different types of clasps.
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Method of setting stones using claw-like prongs.
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