Lobster clasps protrude while box clasps lie flat. On jewelry built around visual continuity (pearl strands, tennis bracelets, flat chains) box clasps are a design requirement rather than a preference.
Industry Insight
Madeira citrine is a trade designation for deeply saturated citrine in the orange-to-reddish-brown color range, named after the color of Madeira wine. Within the citrine market, it occupies the premium color tier, valued for saturation depth and warmth that standard golden or pale yellow citrine does not achieve.
Built For Ease
That extra step can be reassuring on a piece meant to be worn often. A double latch clasp requires two separate actions to open, reducing the chance of accidental release through built-in redundancy.