I want to tell you I worked at a jewelry store which specialized in handmade jewelry beading silver and gold etc. Lobster Claw clasps came out around 1977 as we used them. I remember the owner went to a show in Miami and came back with them and barrel clasps. We liked the lobster claw clasps best. (But men seemed to like the barrel clasps on their beaded style necklaces.)
Lobster Clasps Although it has predecessors dating back to 1959 and 1976, the modern lobster claw clasp we know today wasn't patented until 1996. So, while a piece of jewelry may have that vintage look and feel, if it's sporting a lobster claw clasp, it's actually a more recent creation!Apr 14, 2023
Good point. However, those older lobster claws were different looking... a little cruder, more 'mechanical' looking, not rounded off. They will magnetize (I always check) when you're testing
I must say this was a great info video! At the start I thought oh this is for beginners, I already know all of this but there were some tidbits I did NOT know. I am glad I stuck around and I recommend to anyone interested in older "pretties" to pay attention and enjoy it! Some of these pieces are absolutely gorgeous! ❤
OMG! Thank you so much. I have avoided jewelry like a case of the plague! But you made such a difference. I'm going to rewatch, take notes, then go look for just a couple of pieces to start with. Happy thrifting. 😊
Thank you. Yes, I honestly appreciate the lobster claw mention because honestly, that was the big question for me looking at a piece. You answered it well.
Hello, I enjoyed your video the information you gave me was very informative. I did not know that lobster claw clasp came out in 1996. You keep making and I will keep watching and learning😁 Linda M
I’ve collected many types of vintage for a long time, but never much jewelry. I was pleasantly surprised that you reinforced some of the things I suspected. Thank you!
@@Dailyhustle74 them opportunities are great! They are also a learning lesson. You have to look up and research each piece. Great way to learn. Just don't overspend. Thanks for watching !!
I have been struggling to find videos with detailed information and demonstrations of what to look for when dating jewellery and this video was the most useful by far! I hope you have more, shall subscribe and check previous videos 🤓💚
@@growyourwellbeing Glad it was helpful! I am planning on putting more videos out similar to this otherwise we have 169 videos to check out. Thanks for watching!
Will you do a video on vintage rings & how to tell? I recently inherited my mothers jewelry but can't tell if any of it is worth looking into selling or not 😅 Thanks so much for the info in this video. It's helped so much!
I do not sell many rings so am not as familiar with those. Just starting to learn about them. Maybe someday 😊. Congrats on your new collection. And thanks for watching.
My local jeweller said he replaces old clasps with lobster clasps for $10. He has done as many as 10 necklaces for one person. He said the average person is astute and can recognise the beads and style in a vintage piece.
Have been finding antique and vintage jewelry treasures for 30 years. Question: Regarding 14k vermeil made in Germany, what does FAI stand for/ Thank you. Love your videos
LOL! True but I think I will still use lobster claws as newer and not claim them as vintage. Some people consider vintage as 50 years so we will be safe. 😄
I found this bracelet while thrifting. It has no identifying names. But I think it’s beautiful. Can I show you what it looks like and see if you could tell me what you think it is?
it is amazing to see your video. I love the "art" of old jewelry. I'm afraid that I have over collected . Last count, I had over 1000 broaches which I have collected for over 50 years. Now I need to find out the value of what I have. Your simple description of lobster claw clasps is a huge help with both necklaces and bracelets,,, so simple. I am going to continue to watch your videos hoping to see more detail about broaches. Thank you. .
@@FindsofYesterday I am sure, I will be back....in fact I have been already:). I am a complete newbie but I am very much interested in vintage costume jewellery. I love colourful, shiny pieces but aqua/ocean blue is probably my favourite. Thanks again for the explanations.
The item at 6:05, she refers to it as a clasp and a clip; she showed it right after showing the screw-on ear ring. Is the item at 6:05 actually supposed to be an earring too? She mentioned that nowadays it would not be so rough. But it's hard to imagine that anyone in any era would be willing to wear a rough or sharp earring without pierced ears.
I have always followed the same rules that you follow when determining jewelry age. Recently, I learned that I have been selling a lot of newer pieces at Penny's on the dollar. It's worth taking the time to find out which newer brands have very high value (even though they were made between 1990 and today). David Yurman is a good example. Many of the newer items are worth more than a good vintage piece from the 1950s or '60s.
Very informative! Your voice is natural! I've been collecting 40 years, and you are spot ON!
@@pedalnshuttrbug Thank you for the verification. Appreciate you watching. 🥰
Probably one of the best videos i have seen! Thank you for this informative post!
Wow, thanks! Glad it helped.
We’ll done! I learned so much.
I want to tell you I worked at a jewelry store which specialized in handmade jewelry beading silver and gold etc. Lobster Claw clasps came out around 1977 as we used them. I remember the owner went to a show in Miami and came back with them and barrel clasps. We liked the lobster claw clasps best. (But men seemed to like the barrel clasps on their beaded style necklaces.)
Do you know the difference between those and the more modern ones she is speaking of here?
@lrichard9401 please watch my newer video that came out as it goes more in depth with lobster claw clasps
I will!
Lobster Clasps
Although it has predecessors dating back to 1959 and 1976, the modern lobster claw clasp we know today wasn't patented until 1996. So, while a piece of jewelry may have that vintage look and feel, if it's sporting a lobster claw clasp, it's actually a more recent creation!Apr 14, 2023
Good point. However, those older lobster claws were different looking... a little cruder, more 'mechanical' looking, not rounded off. They will magnetize (I always check) when you're testing
You made me break out all my brooches so I can study the backs!! Thank you Lynne! I want to learn more so please do more teaching 🤗😘💗💖😊😙
Glad to hear it Esme! Thanks for watching!
Oh my! I just found you...and in this short video you have given very valuable information in a simple and visual way. Thank you so very much.
😊 Appreciate you watching!!!
Thanks for the video 😊
I must say this was a great info video!
At the start I thought oh this is for beginners, I already know all of this but there were some tidbits I did NOT know. I am glad I stuck around and I recommend to anyone interested in older "pretties" to pay attention and enjoy it!
Some of these pieces are absolutely gorgeous! ❤
@@Jessielovesya Thank you for watching Jessica!
The weight and sound I use regularly when shopping but the information is on point and done really well.
Thank you Shelly!
Great info. I know the video is old but I am just now learning about vintage jewelry. Thank You
Thank you for sharing
That's OK, Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!!! 🥰
Thank You very much. You did a wonderful job in explaining. This will certainly help! 👍😎👍
That's good! Thanks Kev for watching!
Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge!
You're welcome!
Very informative. Thank you. This enhances my learning.
OMG! Thank you so much. I have avoided jewelry like a case of the plague! But you made such a difference. I'm going to rewatch, take notes, then go look for just a couple of pieces to start with. Happy thrifting. 😊
@@patmorrison474 thank you! Appreciate it!
This has been beyond helpful. Thank you
Glad I could help. 🥰
Thank you. Yes, I honestly appreciate the lobster claw mention because honestly, that was the big question for me looking at a piece. You answered it well.
Please consider watching the lobster claw clasp video as well for more detailed info. Thank you Mary for stopping by! 🥰
Hello, I enjoyed your video the information you gave me was very informative. I did not know that lobster claw clasp came out in 1996.
You keep making and I will keep watching and learning😁
Linda M
Thanks for watching!
I’ve collected many types of vintage for a long time, but never much jewelry. I was pleasantly surprised that you reinforced some of the things I suspected. Thank you!
@@Madeorfound4U 😊🥰 Thank you for watching!
Thank you. Im offered to buy a lot of vintage but don’t know anything about jewelry & want to learn & get into jewelry.
@@Dailyhustle74 them opportunities are great! They are also a learning lesson. You have to look up and research each piece. Great way to learn. Just don't overspend. Thanks for watching !!
Awesome info 👍
Awesome video. Yes please make a video about beads. Thank you.
Thank you so much for informative and interesting video. I really appreciate your time and talents 😊
Appreciate you watching! 😊
I have been struggling to find videos with detailed information and demonstrations of what to look for when dating jewellery and this video was the most useful by far! I hope you have more, shall subscribe and check previous videos 🤓💚
@@growyourwellbeing Glad it was helpful! I am planning on putting more videos out similar to this otherwise we have 169 videos to check out. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for explaining. I never know what I’m looking at..
No problem. Thanks for watching. Keep a look out for more!
The lobster claw clasp was “patented” in 1996, but it has been around since the 70’s. I was curious so I googled it. 😊
Yes, the elongated one was. People called that the lobster claw as well. The style from Italy.
I love this video!! I am going to use the info while at flea market ☺️
Lol! That's great!!! Thanks for watching Tanya!
This info is gold! Just subscribed. Thank you for making this video. ❤
Thank you for subscribing and watching the video. Appreciate you being here!
Thanks, Moracoco learned much from your video Madam
@@JimmyHasan-j5z glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for all of this great and useful information!
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by. 🥰
Will you do a video on vintage rings & how to tell? I recently inherited my mothers jewelry but can't tell if any of it is worth looking into selling or not 😅 Thanks so much for the info in this video. It's helped so much!
I do not sell many rings so am not as familiar with those. Just starting to learn about them. Maybe someday 😊. Congrats on your new collection. And thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing!❤ California here! 🙏🏻🕊🧂😇💕🇺🇸
You are so welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
Wow, I learned something new today. Thank you for the education. Very good and informative. Keep it coming. New sub, yeah😊
Thank you, glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Good info thanks for your effort love your work
Thank you Diane!
Very helpful info! 🌟
Thanks for watching 🥰
My local jeweller said he replaces old clasps with lobster clasps for $10. He has done as many as 10 necklaces for one person. He said the average person is astute and can recognise the beads and style in a vintage piece.
@@lizsheridan5025 Yep, lobster claw clasps are so readily available now days. Thanks for watching.
Have been finding antique and vintage jewelry treasures for 30 years. Question: Regarding 14k vermeil made in Germany, what does FAI stand for/ Thank you. Love your videos
Not sure but it may be the makers initials. Thanks for watching. Appreciate you!
Thank you so much for your knowledge. I really appreciated your video I subscribe so I can learn some more.
Thanks for the sub and for watching!
Very nice video. I really enjoy it but Hi in few years all lobster closure, we consider as a vintage, then what we should do😂😮
LOL! True but I think I will still use lobster claws as newer and not claim them as vintage. Some people consider vintage as 50 years so we will be safe. 😄
Regarding the clip on earrings, my Mom has some that have a rubber or foam piece that protects the ears from sharp edges.
Yes, and they still make them today. I think we determined that them were probably shoe clips.
I found this bracelet while thrifting. It has no identifying names. But I think it’s beautiful. Can I show you what it looks like and see if you could tell me what you think it is?
I have a custom clip earrings marked Modla how do I know the value?
it is amazing to see your video. I love the "art" of old jewelry. I'm afraid that I have over collected . Last count, I had over 1000 broaches which I have collected for over 50 years. Now I need to find out the value of what I have. Your simple description of lobster claw clasps is a huge help with both necklaces and bracelets,,, so simple. I am going to continue to watch your videos hoping to see more detail about broaches. Thank you.
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@@bmb19685 wow! That's a lot of brooches! I bet it's an amazing collection! Thanks for watching! 🥰
This was very useful, thank you:)
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
@@FindsofYesterday I am sure, I will be back....in fact I have been already:). I am a complete newbie but I am very much interested in vintage costume jewellery. I love colourful, shiny pieces but aqua/ocean blue is probably my favourite. Thanks again for the explanations.
Thank you for this video! New sub!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Just found your channel I hope there are more videos
There are about 163 videos available and another one coming this week. Thanks for stopping by and watching!!!!🥰
@@FindsofYesterday yep found them and binge watching thanks
Thank you learned a lot
Thank you for watching!
How do you take into account that the clasp on most vintage necklaces have become weak and need replacing??
Not sure what you mean, sorry.
I bought a necklace at a thrift store with a small brass barrel clasp with obviously many years of use. I wonder what era to think it belongs to.
Barrel clasps are still being made today, so if you see one with a patina and most likely gold tone, it would be older.
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Would like to know the price for each piece, would help to know value, have lots of mom's jewelry, trying to determine selling price thanks
@@sandrapeterson2691 In later videos we talk a little more about pricing. I will try to add more of that in my future videos. Thanks for watching.
The item at 6:05, she refers to it as a clasp and a clip; she showed it right after showing the screw-on ear ring. Is the item at 6:05 actually supposed to be an earring too? She mentioned that nowadays it would not be so rough. But it's hard to imagine that anyone in any era would be willing to wear a rough or sharp earring without pierced ears.
Most likely a shoe clip. Thanks for watching!
@@FindsofYesterday oh thank you, that makes sense!
That thing at around 6:20 is a shoe clip. NOT an earring. (Ouch!)
@@TheRealRedFlashlight yes, we realized that! Lol! It would hurt.
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I have always followed the same rules that you follow when determining jewelry age. Recently, I learned that I have been selling a lot of newer pieces at Penny's on the dollar. It's worth taking the time to find out which newer brands have very high value (even though they were made between 1990 and today). David Yurman is a good example. Many of the newer items are worth more than a good vintage piece from the 1950s or '60s.
I agree
6:03 that is not an earring, that is a dress clip.
@@snowwhite5842 yes, we realized that. 😊 Thank you for watching.
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How ridiculous that the lobster claw clasp wasn’t invented until the 90’s!! My dad wore a lobster clasp in the 80’s!
It goes back even farther than that
You do need to fix your spelling of titbits as you spelt it wrong 😊
Is not wrong.
Thank You!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you ❤