Fake Pearls with 14K gold clasp?

by Beverly
(Scottsdlae)

I have a long double string pearls that are fake I believe, the outside "skin" has come off one bead, and a clear ball is beneath. I assume this makes them fake. What puzzles me is that the clasp is labeled "H" and "14K" why bother to put a valuable clasp on a fake necklace?

Thanks for any help you can provide in this puzzle.