4mm Silver-Plated Clam Shell Bead Tip with 2 Rings

I ordered 40 of these thinking they would work great. The hole seems too big for a 1.1 x 1 crimp bead, trying to get it to work I broke two. So am sending the remaining 48 back!

These are very easy to use, especially for silk knotting. As mentioned in previous reviews, the plating does wear off and I've had to smooth out a few rough edges with a file. The size and function are great. I wish they came in a slightly better quality metal.

These bead tips were easy to use and sturdy. However, like most plated metals, the silver plating comes off with daily wear, exposing the copper/brass (wears down to a copper color, then to a brass-yellow color) underneath. If you choose to buy them, you would probably want to use it for jewelry that won't get daily use.

Love these clam shells but wish they came in Sterling Silver.