Finally got that antique bracelet clasp to work right

I mean, it was stuck for ages and I almost gave up. But after a lot of careful filing and a new spring, it clicks perfectly now. Feels good to fix something that tricky.

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johnson.nora7mo ago

Honestly though, antique jewelry is more trouble than it's worth. All that time fixing a tiny clasp could be spent on something new that won't break next week. Sometimes it's just a money pit for sentimental junk.

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tara567mo ago

Hard agree, but my sentimental junk collection is basically my personality at this point. Can't fix the clasps, but can't ditch it either.

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gray_ramirez7mo ago

Tbh my old watch strap snapped last week and now I'm using a zip tie.

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