Retractable jewelry clasp

Abstract

A retractable jewelry clasp may be used such that the user may pull a cord out from the reel or stretch an elastic band to lengthen the jewelry piece, fitting the jewelry piece over the appropriate body part, such as the head, hand, wrist, foot, etc. The user may then release the cord or elastic such that it retracts into the bead or snaps back, allowing the jewelry to be worn as designed without the inconvenience of operating a small clasp. The retractable jewelry clasp may be retrofitted to fit existing jewelry. The retractable mechanism may be contained within a bead and may include a locking mechanism such that the cord length may be varied to suit the wearer's preference.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device comprising:
 a retractable jewelry clasp configured such that by pulling a cord out from the reel of the clasp or stretching an elastic band to lengthen the jewelry piece, fitting the jewelry piece over the appropriate body part, such as the head, hand, wrist, and foot, allowing for release of the cord or elastic to retracts into the bead in the clasp or snaps back into the clasp, allowing the jewelry to be worn as designed without the inconvenience of operating a small clasp.   
     
     
         2 . The device wherein the retractable jewelry clasp is retrofitted to fit existing jewelry. 
     
     
         3 . The device wherein the retractable mechanism is contained within a bead. 
     
     
         4 . The device wherein the retractable mechanism includes a locking mechanism such that the cord length may be varied to suit the wearer's preference.