The clasp sits as a slim cylinder in line with the chain. A push pull clasp works especially well on continuous-profile necklaces and bracelets because its symmetrical form minimizes visual interruption at the closure.
Skilled Craftsmanship
Jade carving requires abrasive tools rather than standard cutting because the stone's toughness makes conventional lapidary approaches ineffective. This is why jade carving is one of the most technically demanding carving arts and why well-executed carved jade reflects labor that the finished surface doesn't immediately communicate.
Value & Quality
Ross-Simons opened in 1952 with a premise that ran counter to how most fine jewelry retail positioned itself: that fine jewelry should be beautiful, well-made, and attainable. The idea wasn't complicated. It also hasn't required updating in over seventy years, which is its own kind of evidence.