Pure gold is too soft on its own, so the alloy metals in 14kt are what transform it into a piece that can secure a gemstone, hold onto stylized finishes and withstand the impact of daily life.
Stone Story
A step-cut's broad parallel facets return color in large, unbroken planes rather than the smaller flashes of a brilliant cut. For an emerald, this means the green reads at its full saturation across the table rather than being divided, and the cropped corners remove the acute angles where the crystal is most vulnerable to stress fracture.
Built For Ease
Solo application of a necklace has always been the true test of a clasp design, and a magnetic clasp passes it with ease. The two ends self-align and close on contact without the precise manual positioning that spring and lobster clasps require.