Toggle Bracelets

Technically, the toggle part of toggle bracelets is a closure mechanism, but in reality, toggles are more.

The toggle closure on a toggle bracelet consists of two simple pieces. There is a sizeable ring at one end of the toggle bracelet, and a long bar on the other. The bar is a bit longer than the ring so that it cannot slip out of the ring easily. Another name for a toggle bracelet clasp is a ring and bar clasp.

There are good reasons why toggle bracelets are a favorite among bracelet designers and buyers.

• Toggles have a great look. They are far more decorative than spring rings and lobster claws. The toggle looks like another decorative element on the bracelet. In fact, that is exactly what the toggle has become – a great looking way to close a bracelet (or necklace). Toggles are sometimes shaped to coordinate with the bracelet. Hearts and rounded squares are two examples. The bar is also fashioned in a style that coordinates.
• Toggle bracelets are easy to get on and off. This is a nice feature for those of us who struggle to get our jewelry on ourselves, but this is a big deal to people with limited hand movement. There are no tiny clasps to open and close with a tiny catch. All you need to do is slip the sizeable bar through a sizeable opening on the bracelet. Toggles are quite easy to latch and unlatch.
• Toggles are secure; at least, good quality toggles are secure, but like every kind of clasp, there are good ones and bad ones. It is a good idea to test a toggle on your wrist when you buy a bracelet, or if you are ordering online, test the toggle as soon as the bracelet arrives. Make sure it is intact and that the bar does not easily slip through the ring at odd angles. With the right proportions, this does not often happen. As long as you have shopped a reputable dealer online, returning a bracelet with a faulty toggle clasp should not be a problem.

Toggle clasps are available on all types of toggle bracelets in many styles. A sampling of some incredible looking toggle bracelets on the internet today includes –

• Silver toggle bracelet (not sterling)
• Sterling silver toggle bracelet (92.5% pure silver)
• Engravable silver toggle bracelet (for names or messages)
• Gold toggle bracelet in different gold colors (yellow, white, rose)
• Gold heart toggle bracelet (your choice of kt in gold heart toggle bracelet, including 14kt gold heart toggle bracelet)
• Sterling silver heart toggle bracelet
• Gold link toggle bracelet (very nice for gold charm bracelets)
• Tiffany toggle bracelets (for classic style)
• Black pearl toggle bracelet (upscale toggle looks, secure and easy to use)
• Treasure Cast toggle bracelet (makers of renaissance jewelry and Celtic bracelets)
• Sterling silver toggle charm bracelet (one of the most popular choices for charm bracelet bases – toggles blend seamlessly with charm styles)

Any size order for toggle bracelets can be filled online. Both retail and wholesale toggle bracelets are easily located. It is also not uncommon to buy retail bracelets at the price of wholesale toggle bracelets online; low internet overhead makes it possible for sellers to pass on great deals.

However you choose to buy a toggle bracelet, you will be glad you did. A toggle bracelet is a work of beauty even without an adorning pendant or charms, and you will never wish back those tiny, tricky clasps.