This was just what I was looking for and works well to hold together a button-less Chanel-esque blazer that was a little too big and gaping open.  I wasn't alive through the 1950s when these were apparently quite popular on sweater sets, so for me it is a new idea, and both practical and decorative.  It looks a little finer than appears in the photo.  The silver tone is very shiny so it looks like jewelry.  The alligator clasps are strong (a little stiff and hard to get open, but that's probably a good thing, as they will hold well).  I wish it was a bit larger overall, as it would make it more versatile and I find it's too small for some items of clothing.  Overall a good item.