Pandora Sterling Silver Necklace Clasp

This item is an authentic sterling silver lobster-style jewelry clasp component, specifically a small hallmark tag used on Pandora jewelry chains. The tag is made of .925 sterling silver and features a distinctive high-polished finish with a soft metallic luster characteristic of silver. A notable feature is the clear 'ALE' maker's mark stamped into the metal, which stands for Algot Enevoldsen, the late father of Pandora founder Per Enevoldsen. Adjacent to this, the 'S925' purity stamp is visible, indicating the silver content conformities. The construction involves a flat, rounded-rectangular tag with a central hole for attachment to a jump ring or necklace chain. Despite appearing small, the craftsmanship demonstrates the precision of contemporary jewelry manufacturing with deep, legible engravings. The condition appears used, with visible surface micro-scratches and minor surface tarnish (patina) typical for a second-hand sterling silver accessory. There are no signs of structural failure or deep gouges. This style of hallmark identifies it as a modern piece produced within the last 20 years, during which Pandora utilized these specific designations to combat counterfeit manufacturing.