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.
Elemental Detail
The quintessential warm hue of 14kt yellow gold comes from silver and copper worked into the alloy at specific ratios alongside the gold itself.
Industry Insight
On the inner surface of a 14kt piece (the shank of a ring, the back of a pendant) you will find a small stamped mark: '14K,' '14KT,' or the European '585,' each physically pressed into the metal to confirm its gold content.