Single Loop - Weathered Silver - Fold Over Magnetic Clasps 7857 Dark Silver
29 mm long and 12 mm wide- String Together the Long way
7857 Weathered Silver Fold-Over Magnetic Clasp
PLEASE NOTE: This is our darker WEATHERED SILVER finish and is NOT the same color as our Bright Silver 7857 clasp.
This version of our popular 7857 fold-over magnetic clasp has a darker silver finish similar in tone to stainless steel. Unlike our highly reflective Bright Silver version, this finish has subtle, irregular darker detailing that gives the metal a more weathered, antiqued appearance. The variation in the finish is intentional to this color style and gives each clasp a slightly aged look rather than a perfectly uniform bright silver surface.
If you prefer a clean, highly reflective silver, please choose our Bright Silver 7857. This Weathered Silver version is a better choice for jewelry designs where a softer, darker, more aged-looking silver complements the beads and other components.
Measurements:
Approx. 29 mm long
Approx. 12 mm wide
1 vertical loop on each end for attaching
Strings together the long way
This product contains magnetic components and is intended for jewelry making and crafting purposes only. It is not a toy and should be kept away from young children, pets, and individuals with pacemakers or medical implants. By purchasing this item, the buyer assumes all responsibility for proper use and safety precautions. The seller is not liable for the misuse of this product.
These magnetic clasps have a simple, streamlined design that is smaller and less ornate than many of our other fold-over clasp styles. The single vertical loop on each end makes them extremely versatile for bracelet making, bead weaving, necklaces, and other handmade jewelry designs.
The magnetic closure makes the clasp easy to put on and take off, while the hinged fold-over portion provides an additional mechanical closure over the magnet. This design is especially useful for bracelets because it can be operated one-handed without struggling with a small lobster clasp or spring-ring closure.
These clasps are made from base metal with a high-quality plated finish designed for jewelry components that are handled regularly. The Weathered Silver color is intentionally darker and less reflective than our Bright Silver finish, with variations in the surface detailing that contribute to its aged, slightly distressed appearance.
The darker silver tone coordinates beautifully with stainless steel-colored findings, pewter-colored components, gunmetal accents, natural gemstones, seed beads, leather, and vintage-inspired jewelry. It is also a useful choice when bright silver feels too shiny or contemporary for a particular bracelet or necklace design.
Great for Bead Weaving & Bracelet Making
The single vertical loop at each end makes this clasp particularly useful for bead weaving and stringing projects. It can be incorporated into peyote stitch, right-angle weave, loom work, seed bead cuffs, and other bead-woven bracelet designs. Connect directly with thread where appropriate or use jump rings, split rings, wire guards, or other jewelry connectors depending on your design.
Although these are popular as magnetic bracelet clasps, they can also be used as magnetic necklace clasps. The streamlined shape works with gemstone strands, bead-woven necklaces, chain, and other handmade jewelry designs.
For single-strand designs, simply connect your bracelet or necklace to the loop at each end. Jewelry makers can also incorporate the clasp into multi-strand designs by using jump rings, connectors, or other transition components.
Why Choose a Fold-Over Magnetic Clasp?
A traditional open magnetic clasp relies primarily on the magnets to hold the jewelry together. With this style, the two magnetic portions connect and the hinged cover folds over the closure. The result combines the convenience of a magnetic clasp with the added security of a fold-over mechanism.
This makes these clasps an excellent alternative to lobster clasps and other small jewelry closures, particularly for bracelets where fastening a clasp with one hand can be difficult.
The simple design also allows the clasp to blend into the jewelry rather than overpowering the beads. The darker Weathered Silver finish adds character while remaining neutral enough to coordinate with a wide variety of jewelry-making supplies.
These fold over magnetic clasps for jewelry making are a versatile choice for beginner and experienced jewelry makers creating bead-woven bracelets, gemstone jewelry, seed bead designs, necklaces, DIY bracelets, and handmade jewelry.
COLOR NOTE: Weathered Silver is a darker silver approximately similar in tone to stainless steel. It contains irregular darker/antiqued detailing and is not interchangeable in appearance with our Bright Silver 7857 clasp. If matching existing clasps or other bright reflective silver components is important to your project, please compare the listing photos carefully before ordering.
