Clasp for jewelry and the like

Claim 1

In a jewelry clasp, a. a first platelike element terminating at one end in a hook defined by an inner concave edge and an outer convex edge, b. a second element comprising two plate like members in spaced relation and joined by a web, each of said plate like members terminating at one end in a hook defined by an inner concave edge and an outer convex edge, with said hooks being in alignment and adapted to receive therebetween the hook of said first plate like element, c. a bushing pivotally connecting said first and second elements at the ends remote from the hooks, d. a yieldable detent for maintaining the hook of said first element in position between the hooks of said second element, and e. a protrusion on each of the convex edges of the platelike members defining the hooks and extending outwardly of said convex edges whereby they constitute fingernail engaging means for breaking the connection of said yieldable detent.