For people who purchase pearls… specifically with gold clasps

[Diamondsareforever]

So I’m just curious, how much of a difference does the clasp make to consumers? Would any one be willing to shell out extra money (and by extra money I mean a thousand dollars or so) on a heavy (say 5-6 grams) of 14 karat gold clasp with the same set of pearls, or would you prefer a cheaper clasp?

I’m asking because I have purchased a pearl necklace with a heavy gold clasp, and can not decide if I want to scrap the metal and use a lighter gold clasp. (Fish hook clasps weigh like .2g)

Hoping this is allowed but would like input.
This is the clasp in question.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

First and foremost I need the clasp be comfortable to wear and easy to operate. If it irritates the skin my neck, or if it's such a nuisance to operate that I find myself not wearing the necklace, I restring the necklace with a better clasp.

I also prefer that a clasp "go with" the overall appearance of the necklace.

I would not pay a lot for a clasp, personally. And I realize that it's harder to avoid doing that, now that gold is so dear.

 

[Diamondsareforever]

First and foremost I need the clasp be comfortable to wear and easy to operate. If it irritates the skin my neck, or if it's such a nuisance to operate that I find myself not wearing the necklace, I restring the necklace with a better clasp.

I also prefer that a clasp "go with" the overall appearance of the necklace.

I would not pay a lot for a clasp, personally. And I realize that it's harder to avoid doing that, now that gold is so dear.

I see…. This clasp is extra beautiful with a double strand set of Akoya pearls.

Thank you

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Would you wear it in front, where it would be seen? (I don't wear clasps in front.)

My most comfortable strand is my GSS which has a hidden clasp.

 

[Diamondsareforever]

Would you wear it in front, where it would be seen? (I don't wear clasps in front.)

My most comfortable strand is my GSS which has a hidden clasp.

I would assume in the back since the strands are graduated but people get creative… lol

 

[BWeaves]

I second what PD said. My clasps have to be easy to work and comfortable to wear, and look nice. I also don't want any metal that will tarnish. So I go with gold or rhodium plated silver or vermeil. But I love a fancy clasp. It just elevates a necklace.

That said, I'm fond of the orbit clasp if it's at the back of my neck. But the orbit clasp also looks good if I'm linking necklaces together and the clasp is in front. Of if I'm hanging a pendant off it in the front.

Diamonds cost a lot, so I tend to go with CZs. I'd rather spend my money on the pearls.

I'm not a huge fan of clasps that flip over. This happens when there is a lot of stuff on top of the clasp, pearls or gemstones or flower designs, but the back of the clasp is flat, and the mechanism is in the base of the clasp. It makes the clasp always flip over, because the mechanism is right at the drill holes to the pearls.