Abstract: A slide locking assembly for use with chain members of jewelry articles such as necklaces, bracelets and the like comprising a housing for receiving said chain members, said housing comprising inner and outer case sections, means for maintaining separation between the chain members, and spring means for urging portions of said chain members into contact with the housing to produce a frictional drag thereon, wherein the component parts of such an assembly may be easily hand assembled by snap-fit locking engagement of the mating case sections.