Clamshell Bead Tip, 4 × 12.4mm, Sterling Silver 925

Description

Secure and Elegant End Component for Beaded Bracelets and Necklaces

This sterling silver 925 clamshell bead tip—also known as a calotte—is an essential finding for finishing beaded jewellery made on cords, strings, or threads. Measuring 4mm wide and 12.4mm long, it features a cup-and-loop design that allows you to conceal knots or crimps at the end of a strand while providing a clean, professional connection point for clasps or jump rings.

The bead tip is drilled between the two cups with a 1.4mm hole, allowing the jewellery carrier (such as nylon string, silk thread, or beading wire) to pass through easily. The internal cup depth of ~1.5mm is ideal for hiding knots or crimp beads, giving your design a seamless and polished finish.

How to Use

1. Thread your cord through the small centre hole between the two cups.
2. Secure with a crimp bead or tight knot at the very end of the cord.
3. Close the clamshell cups gently around the crimp or knot using pliers.
4. Use the attached loop to connect to a clasp, extender chain, or jump ring.

This construction helps you achieve an aesthetic and durable end to necklaces or bracelets, particularly those made with pearls, semi-precious beads, or delicate materials.

Designed for Versatility and Aesthetic Match

Crafted from solid sterling silver (AG-925), this clamshell bead tip can be used in both silver-based and mixed-metal designs. It offers a high-quality alternative to plated findings and can be polished or oxidised to match your design style.

The piece is sold individually, allowing you to order only as many as needed for each piece of jewellery or to mix and match with other silver findings.