What color clasp with white pearls?

[mynattk]

I have been eyeing up this strand and am stuck as to whether a white gold or yellow gold clasp would look better. Normally I'd choose yellow gold, but since the pearls are white, maybe the silver color would match better... what do you guys think?

http://www.pearlparadise.com/8090-mm-White-Freshwater-Pearl-Necklace544.aspx

 

[NacreLover]

My pearl strands have about a 50/50 split with yellow gold and white gold clasps. Some of my earrings are yellow gold so the clasps match them. I recently purchased some metallic pearls with a over all golden overtones on these special pearls from PP. I put a yellow gold clasp on them. It looks better than the white gold did.

 

[eloisegirl]

I had my colours done in the 80s and since then have avoided yellow gold. White gold would be my choice just because it would match the majority of my jewelry, which is white gold or silver. But I think there are exceptions to the rule, such as yellow gold with golden SS.

 

[ribbit]

I think either would be great. I tend to favor white, except I've seen some rather ivory akoyas that go better with yellow.

 

[mynattk]

You're probably onto something there. I'm leaning towards the white gold, too. It seems like it would look more congruent with white pearls. Thanks everybody for your input!

 

[PearlsOfJoy]

just making an estimate based on what our customers choose and its about 60% yellow gold, 40% white gold. In my opinion white gold gives a more modern look for what its worth.

 

[portoar]

I'm a yellow gold person, but in this case I'd choose white . . .

 

[mynattk]

Cool, that is interesting. Thanks for chiming in with the expert stats.

 

[marktaylor9017]

in my opinion, a white gold clasp would look better. it matches well with white pears.

 

[LitGeek]

I had a white gold clasp put on my white with silver overtone akoya rope and it looks beautiful! I tend to match my gold with the color of the pearls. I definitely would go yellow gold with golden south seas, pink/peaches, and creamier colored pearls, but for the rest I prefer white gold.

 

[bsomlo]

This is an excellent question, and a killer.

I have gone both ways with white pearls. And then there is the question of matte or shiny in the gold color you choose (matte ball clasps are sturdier, the shiny ones seem to dent when you so much as breath on them).

I usually end up wondering if I should have chosen the opposite color. But that may be my personality -- grass is greener...

So the bottom line for me is, I don't think you can go wrong; but you may not be 100% satisfied no matter which way you go. Perhaps not the clear answer you were hoping for...

 

[Pattye]

There are some pretty cool two-tone clasps for some of us that can't decide and have earrings in both yellow and white gold~

 

[LitGeek]

There are some pretty cool two-tone clasps for some of us that can't decide and have earrings in both yellow and white gold~

You are so sensible Great suggestion Pattye!