The most durable everyday jewelry tends to be styles that easily solve a problem: like the hoop earring, which has no dangling element to catch or snag on clothing or hair.
A Storied Heritage
The snap bar clasp developed from box clasp designs of the early 20th century. Manufacturers needed a closure that was faster and more intuitive to fasten than the box clasp while maintaining comparable security, and the snap bar's passive-insertion spring mechanism was the result.
Elemental Detail
Pure gold is too soft on its own, so the alloy metals in 14kt are what transform it into a piece that can secure a gemstone, hold onto stylized finishes and withstand the impact of daily life.