ALEXCRAFT Lobster Clasps for Jewelry Making, 150pcs 10mm Lobster Claw Clasps with Open Jump Rings (Gold) Review (2026)

Who this clasp set is for

Finishing a handmade necklace or bracelet almost always comes down to the same two small parts, a clasp to open and close the piece and a jump ring to attach it to the chain. ALEXCRAFT bundles both in gold tone, aimed at makers who want a matched finish across every finding on a project rather than mixing clasps from one supplier with jump rings from another. It suits jewelry makers doing repair work, since a broken clasp is one of the most common fixes needed on an otherwise good necklace or bracelet, as well as anyone building pieces from scratch who wants a coordinated gold look. The 10mm clasp size is a mid-range, everyday scale, easy to grip but still fine enough to sit neatly on a delicate chain rather than overwhelming it.

What is actually included

The 150 piece count refers to the total of both components combined, not 150 individual clasps, according to the manufacturer's own product description. Of that total, 50 are lobster claw clasps at 10mm and 100 are open jump rings sized around 4mm in diameter, a two to one ratio of rings to clasps that reflects how many rings a typical repair or build project uses compared with clasps. Both pieces are made from brass with a light 14K gold plating described by the manufacturer as thickly coated for anti-tarnish performance, holding its color for one to two years with proper care according to the listing. The manufacturer also states the finish is nickel-free and lead-free, intended to reduce the chance of skin reactions for people with metal sensitivities.

Using and caring for gold plated findings

Because the gold layer here is a plating over brass rather than solid gold, keeping pieces away from harsh chemicals, perfume, chlorinated water and excessive moisture will help the coating last closer to the upper end of its one to two year lifespan rather than the lower end. Storing finished jewelry in a dry pouch or box when not worn, rather than left out exposed to air and humidity, is a simple habit that extends plating life across gold-plated findings generally, not just this brand. The clasp's small size means needle-nose or flat-nose pliers make attaching jump rings easier than fingers alone, especially for makers with larger hands or reduced dexterity, and opening a lobster clasp too forcefully can weaken the spring mechanism over repeated use.

How it compares with other clasp sets

Against PinCute's 120 piece stainless steel clasp set, which uses a more tarnish-resistant base metal but does not include jump rings in the same bundle, ALEXCRAFT's brass and gold plating trades long-term durability for a lower price point and a matched jump ring supply included from the start. Compared with the rival Stiesy clasp set reviewed separately, which uses 304 stainless steel with genuine 24K gold plating over a more corrosion-resistant base, ALEXCRAFT's brass core is more likely to show wear or discoloration over years of regular wear, though its nickel-free, lead-free brass is still a reasonable everyday choice for most skin types.

Verdict

For makers who want a matched clasp and jump ring set in gold tone at a reasonable price, ALEXCRAFT earns its our score of 8.4/10, with the caveat that the true clasp count is 50, not 150, since two-thirds of the pieces are jump rings. It suits repair work and small to mid-size projects where that ratio lines up with real-world usage. Buyers planning a large batch production run who specifically need 150 individual clasps should look elsewhere or order multiple sets, and anyone prioritizing long-term tarnish resistance over price may prefer a stainless steel base like the rival Stiesy or PinCute sets instead.

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