Affixing bracelets single-handedly is, let’s face it, a pain in the neck. For those with limited dexterity, it can be difficult to impossible. One very appealing option many of my customers ask about is the magnetic clasp. For some people, they’re nothing short of a miracle. But there are some significant downfalls to magnetic clasps that I think people should be made aware of before choosing.
The pros:
- Bracelet is easy to put on and take off
- Clasp is usually inconspicuous
- Bracelet will come off easily when tugged, which can be a good safety feature for industrial workers, law enforcement officers, horseback rikers, skiers, and others who risk injury should their jewelry be entangled in something
The cons:
- Magnetic clasps will come off when tugged, which makes it easy to lose your bracelet. You’d be surprised how easy it is for bracelets to catch on things without your even knowing
- Magnetic clasps are, well, magnetic. So don’t be shocked when you find your bracelet dangling from the refrigerator instead of your wrist! They have a nasty habit of attaching themselves to metal objects.
- Magnetic clasps are not suggested for those using pacemakers
- Magnetic clasps subject the bracelet to stress every time you remove it, which over time can weaken, fray, and eventually break the wire on your bracelet.
