A fastener for a necklace, chain or other jewellery item.

摘要

A jewellery fastener has two components only comprising an internal component (1) having one end secured to one end (c) of a jewellery item such as a necklace or the like and forming a hook seating (16) at the other end to engage the other end of the jewellery item, and an external component (10) slidably engaged on the internal component (1) between a closed position with the hook (16) enclosed by the external component (10) and an open position allowing the insertion or removal of the said other end of the jewellery item, the internal component (1) having a resilient arm (5A) with a projection (5B) engageable in a recess (12) in the external component (10) to maintain the fastening in the said closed position.