Clam shell bead tips are jewelry accessories used to secure the end of jewelry pieces; bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry pieces. The major purpose for using clam shell bead tips is to hide knots and crimp beads for the beauty look of the piece.
There are many material types using for clam shell bead tips including sterling silver, silver plated, gold filled and copper metal. You can go with any material type, depend on the style that matched to your jewelry. The most commonly use for this clam shell bead tips is the sterling silver clam shell as it offers an advantage over other material types. The sterling silver is a solid metal alloy with silvery color shade that can go along with many jewelry pieces. The only concern about sterling silver clam shell tip is about its tarnish over the time. However, this process is considered asslow processand you can remove the tarnish in the easy way using tarnish remover for sterling silver metal.
The combine of clam shell bead tips with soft thread that knot at the end of bracelet or necklace can be done in the easy way. You can just sting your jewelry like normal, and the string a clam shell bead at the end. Then, tie a knot in the string to close the knot a clam shell as close as possible. To ensure its stringency, you should drop super glue or epoxy glue to the knot to keep the string and knot together. Trim the thread and close the clam shell, check for the result and correct it if something went wrong during the process.
The clam shell bead tip is a perfect piece to finish your jewelry by hiding the knots and crimp beads together. The loop at the end of crimp beads can be too fragile without the tips. The applications of heavy or bulky necklace and in most bracelets without adding the tips can just damage the jewelry piece without your notice. It is recommended to add the tips before finish the piece. You can look for other styles for bead tip, other than clam shell sterling silver if you like. But the sterling silver clam shell tips are common and easy to go with any jewelry styles and designs. Just cover up the end of the string with the tips, that’s the most important message for your jewelry pieces. Only use in the right situation to prevent your jewelry breakage.
