Because the gold layer is thin, plated pieces do not carry the heft of solid gold. That reduction in material mass is also a reduction in cost, without changing the surface appearance or cultural meaning.
Style Notes
Visible enough to be considered a design element rather than minimized, the toggle clasp's most common contexts, beaded necklaces, chain bracelets, and casual-to-semi-formal pieces, are those where the clasp's presence is understood as part of the design.
Self-Expression & Brand
In the world of fine jewelry, many brands spent decades perfecting the art of saying less through a narrow aesthetic lens. Ross-Simons decided more was more: more styles, more materials, more ways to show up as exactly who you are.