Abstract: A safety clasp for jewelry including a receptacle having a cavity and a pair of opposed shoulders extending into the cavity. A leaf spring, which is insertable into the receptacle, includes a pair of legs in angular relation with each other. A first or primary clasp mechanism is provided to engage the leaf spring with the receptacle wherein a first leg terminates in a free end which will engage the opposed shoulders. An additional clasp mechanism is provided in the event of failure or unfastening of the primary clasp. A pair of inwardly extending recesses are provided in the first leg, the recesses being spaced from the end to form a pair of fins in order to engage the opposed shoulders.