When purchasing a pearl necklace, you're obviously focused on the pearls themselves, but the clasp is worth a second look. The quality of the metalwork and finish is a real indicator of the caliber of the rest of the piece.
Industry Insight
Adding a figure 8 safety to a clasp means that opening the piece requires clearing two independent points of resistance rather than one. For jewelry of significant value, that distinction, between one point of failure and two, is the entire case for the component.
Expertise & Authority
Ross-Simons' buyers have spent decades building relationships across global jewelry markets. That accumulated expert knowledge shapes every buying decision and lives in every piece we offer.