Gold over silver meets the industry definition of fine jewelry: the classification is based on precious-metal content, and gold over silver has it at both layers, a sterling silver base and a genuine gold exterior.
Made With Purpose
You could argue the clasp is the most honest part of a necklace, the element least likely to be dressed yet necessary for proper function. A well-proportioned lobster clasp in matching precious metal, on the back where no one thinks to look, is craft for its own sake.
Industry Insight
A sterling silver piece carries genuine precious metal credentials. The legally defined 92.5% pure silver alloy has governed fine jewelry and silversmithing for centuries, giving a sterling silver gift recognized material value alongside its aesthetic one.