The name is functional description as much as anything else. The oblong body and hinged gate of a lobster clasp do, in fact, read as a claw, a form that has remained visually consistent since the design was established.
A Notable Quality
The finish on gold over silver tends to read as more vibrant than other gold-toned pieces, because silver's reflectivity works through the gold layer, intensifying the color. It is a visible difference.
Fresh & Current
Artisanal jewelry keeps growing because buyers want provenance, not just product, a piece traceable to a specific maker or community, with a design that reflects individual vision rather than a production brief. That's a meaningful shift.