Are you familiar with T-bars? Also known as a toggle clasp , a T-bar has two pieces: a thick bar and a circle that fit together to secure necklaces or bracelets. You’ve probably seen plenty of vintage T-bars on social media or elsewhere online. They’re kind of unmissable in the jewelry world. I mean, they’re a classic. Subtly iconic even.
They’re either sold as pendants or found on Albert chains (originally used for pocket watches) or bracelets.
Personally, I love a pretty Albert chain. You’ll mainly find them in lengths from 14 to 16 inches.
I’ve curated a selection of stunning modern T-bar jewelry pieces (and one vintage favorite!) that make it easy to get the look. These are perfect if you’re just getting into t-bar pieces or looking to expand your collection. There are, of course, many more styles out there, but these picks are a great place to start your deep dive into the world of T-bar jewelry.
Enjoy!
- Cog Diamond T-Bar with sapphires by Cushla Whiting
- Twilight Bar pendant by Rosa de Weerd x The Moonstoned (order here if you’re in the US or Canada)
- T-Bar extender by Ashley Zhang, if you’re looking for either playfulness or sophistication. More styles here.
- Engraved Cypher® by Susan Siegel Jewelry, which you can open to put perhaps a secret message in it.
- Vintage T-Bar, available via Prestige Gold UK.
- Diamond & Ruby T-bar pendant by Serena Ansell Fine Jewellery. Find it plain gold or with malachite here.
- Barbed Diamond T-Bar pendant by Tamsin Rasor, with a natural mined aqua blue diamonds.
- Buchanan T-bar by Lucy Delius, I’m also adoring her Twisted Rope T-bar!
- OOAK gem vintage T-bar, converted by The Piece London. More pieces coming soon.
- Pillar T-Bar pendant by Sine Vasquez Jewellery
curation by MoJ │ images via Tamsin Rasor – Ashley Zhang Jewelry – Cushla Whiting