Diamond Pavé Lobster Clasp CAD Model | 92 Stones, 0.444 CT

Description

The diamond pavé lobster clasp CAD model covers the full outer face of a standard lobster claw clasp body with a dense graduated micro pavé layout — 76 × 1.1mm stones form the primary field, 8 × 0.9mm stones taper into the narrow tip zone, 6 × 1.0mm stones bridge the transition, and 2 × 1.3mm stones accent the upper inner loop border. Total: 92 round diamonds, 0.444 CT. The functional spring-gate lever and plain polished jump ring at the base retain full mechanical operation after setting. Compact footprint: 18.29mm × 11.35mm × 4.08mm.

The diamond pavé lobster clasp CAD model is designed as a premium jewelry component for luxury necklace and bracelet production where clasp-level sparkle is a deliberate design feature. The clasp body casts as a single piece; the spring-gate mechanism and jump ring follow standard clasp assembly workflow post-casting. Compatible with 10K–22K gold (YG/WG/RG), Platinum (PLAT/PLAT RU), and 925 Silver. Wax CNC reference weight: 0.14g (manufacturing reference only). File formats: 3DM, STL, JCD.

Production Analysis — Diamond Pavé Lobster Clasp CAD Model

• Casting Readiness: High (body) — clasp body is single-piece castable; spring-gate mechanism and jump ring require standard post-casting clasp assembly workflow
• Printability: High — DLP/SLA resin compatible; spring-gate channel requires clean wax print tolerance for functional mechanism clearance post-casting
• Stone Setting Difficulty: High — 92 stones across four size zones (0.9 / 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.3mm) on a compact curved functional body; spring-gate lever proximity restricts setter tool access in gate zone; pre-setting sort by zone required
• Polishing Accessibility: Medium — outer pavé face does not require polish; inner loop edge and jump ring require hand access; spring-gate zone must be polished prior to mechanism assembly and stone setting
• Mass Production Suitability: Medium — clasp body batch casting is efficient; per-unit setting time is elevated due to stone count, size zone sorting, and restricted gate-adjacent access
• Recommended Metals: 14K Gold (YG/WG/RG), 18K Gold (YG/WG/RG), Platinum (PLAT/PLAT RU), 925 Silver

Market Fit Analysis

• US Market Fit: Strong — diamond pavé lobster clasp suits US luxury necklace, tennis bracelet, and fine jewelry clasp upgrade segments; positions finished pieces at premium retail price points
• Etsy Compatibility: Medium — relevant for custom fine jewelry studios and luxury jewelry makers sourcing premium component CAD files; high-value niche listing for jewelry supply marketplace positioning
• TikTok Jewelry Potential: Medium — luxury clasp detail performs well in fine jewelry making, behind-the-scenes, and quality detail content formats; strong visual hook for jewelry brand content
• Pinterest Visual Appeal: High — pavé clasp close-up suits luxury jewelry making, bridal jewelry detail, and fine jewelry component discovery boards
• Commercial Flexibility: Strong — compatible across 925 Silver through Platinum for broad retail component price tier coverage; plain polished jump ring and lever can be pavé-upgraded in CAD for full-coverage luxury variant

Product Specifications

Dimensions	18.29 mm (0.720″) H × 11.35 mm (0.447″) W × 4.08 mm (0.161″) D
Component Type	Lobster claw clasp — functional spring-gate mechanism; plain polished jump ring at base connector
Stone Details	Round diamonds, 92 stones total 76 × 1.1mm — primary body field 8 × 0.9mm — narrow tip zone 6 × 1.0mm — transition zone 2 × 1.3mm — upper inner border accent Total diamond weight: 0.444 CT
Metal Weight	10K Gold (YG/WG/RG): YG 1.78g / WG 1.74g / RG 1.79g 14K Gold (YG/WG/RG): YG 2.00g / WG 1.96g / RG 2.03g 18K Gold (YG/WG/RG): YG 2.40g / WG 2.28g / RG 2.40g 22K Yellow Gold: 2.78g Platinum (PLAT / PLAT RU): 3.13g / 3.21g 925 Silver: 1.61g
Wax CNC Weight	0.14g (manufacturing reference only — not finished jewelry weight)
Setting Style	Micro pavé — graduated multi-row full-face coverage; four stone size zones (0.9 / 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.3mm)
Mechanism	Functional spring-gate lobster claw; plain polished gate lever; plain polished jump ring connector
File Formats	3DM, STL, JCD
Compatible Software	Rhino 7+, JewelCAD 5.x
Production Method	DLP/SLA resin printing, lost-wax casting; post-casting spring mechanism assembly

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FAQ

Q: Does the spring-gate mechanism on this diamond pavé lobster clasp remain fully functional after the 92-stone setting process, or does pavé coverage restrict gate movement?
A: The spring-gate lever is left plain polished and is not set with stones — pavé coverage is applied to the clasp body face only. The gate lever channel and mechanism clearance zones are excluded from the setting layout by design, preserving full spring-gate functionality after the setting process is complete.

Q: What is the recommended production sequence for the diamond pavé lobster clasp to ensure setting access near the spring-gate zone?
A: The recommended sequence is: cast and clean the clasp body → polish inner loop edge and gate channel zone → assemble spring mechanism → set stones working from outer body field inward toward the gate-adjacent zone last. Setting gate-adjacent stones after mechanism assembly allows the setter to work around the lever with full visual access to remaining stone positions.

Q: Can this diamond pavé lobster clasp CAD model be scaled up for use as a statement clasp centerpiece on a luxury bracelet, rather than a standard functional clasp?
A: Yes. The clasp body can be uniformly scaled in Rhino or JewelCAD to a larger footprint — 22mm–28mm height — for statement clasp positioning on luxury tennis bracelets or high-end necklace closures. Stone sizes should be reviewed after scaling to maintain appropriate pavé coverage density across the enlarged body surface.