A revolver clasp asks its owner to keep the barrel and tongue clear of debris and residue. That should preserve its rotation, but if not, lubrication or re-tensioning by a jeweler are part of routine service.
Quality & Value
Kashmir's deposit was largely exhausted by the 1920s. Top-quality Burma material is increasingly constrained. Unheated sapphires from either origin require laboratory certification to confirm status the eye cannot verify. That's the rarity picture; geological, verifiable, and not managed by a distribution network.
Expertise & Authority
Decades of sourcing relationships across global jewelry markets mean Ross-Simons' buyers are industry experts. Their accumulated knowledge shapes every buying decision, and it's evident in the quality of what our brand carries.