The part that protects the jewelry should not be impossible to protect. A double latch clasp can be replaced as its own component, giving fine jewelry a practical path to long-term security.
Made With Purpose
Electroplating was developed in the 1800s and became the standard method for applying gold to base metals because the electric current produces a more controlled, consistent deposit than earlier chemical gilding methods.
Visually Speaking
On jewelry designed around a continuous visual line, the geometric difference between a box clasp and a springring clasp is the difference between a piece that looks finished and one that looks like it has an afterthought at the back.