摘要 |
A clasp 14 that comprises a first clasp part 1 and a second clasp part 7 configured to interengage with the first clasp part 1, wherein the first clasp part 1 has at least one protrusion 3a, 3b and the second clasp part is shaped 10a complementarily to the at least one protrusion of the first clasp part: and the second clasp part 7 has at least one protrusion 9a, 9b and the first clasp part is shaped 4a complementarily to the at least one protrusion of the second clasp part. At least one of the clasp parts may be threaded 11b or may include a magnetic portion (6a, 6b, 12a, 12b, figs.1 and 2). An assembly may comprise the clasp parts attached to the end of an elongate member (30, fig.9). A method of connecting two ends of an elongate member using the clasp, a method of connecting a plurality of elongate members using the clasp, a method of customizing an item of jewelry that uses the clasp and a method of manufacturing an assembly comprising an elongate member and the clasp is also disclosed. |