Abstract: The present invention is a hinged clip that includes a finding joint, wire, and a rivet pin. The finding joint is a coined or struck finding joint which provides a more durable finding joint to inhibit degradation. The finding joint is used for pivoting a wire from an open position, on to a middle position, and to a closed position. The wire is positioned with the finding joint residing therebetween. The wire is spring-biased inwardly towards a central axis of the hinged clip. An inner surface of the wire engages an outer surface of the finding joint. A rivet pin is provided for facilitating the movement of the wire relative to the finding joint. The rivet pin extends transversely through the finding joint and the wire for movement of the wire along an axis. In operation, the wire moves from an open position to a closed position for securing the hinged clip to an object.

Abstract: A security clutch for a jewelry post with a circumferential groove includes a housing with a post receiving aperture extending therethrough and two access ports through a side wall. A pair of interlocking C-shaped lock members each include an inner free end that carries a lug anchor and an outer free end that serves as a trigger. The lug anchors are spring-biased by a spring toward one another to thereby urge the triggers outward through their respective access ports. The inner free ends are also urged toward one another by the forces of the spring to slidably reside in the post receiving aperture of the housing into locking engagement with the circumferential groove of the jewelry post residing in the post receiving aperture.