The springring clasp entered fine jewelry production in the early 20th century and has remained unchanged ever since. It's a mechanical design that has outlasted trends, materials shifts, and a century of manufacturing innovation.
Industry Insight
Hallmarking conventions differ by market: American manufacturers stamp '14K' or '14KT,' while European convention uses '585,' reflecting the 58.5% gold content, but all three marks certify the same underlying purity standard.
Care & Keeping
14kt white gold won't tarnish, but the rhodium plating that produces its bright white finish will gradually wear with use. When it does, re-plating by a jeweler restores the original appearance. The alloy beneath is unchanged.