Beads have a small hole and are sold in packs of 10 or 16" strings. These haematite magnetic beads can be used interspersed with other non-magnetic beads. They will hold together avoiding the need for a clasp or fastening in certain designs. The beads are magnetic haematite with silver or rainbow plating. Suggested use: Make up a 24" string of beads of your choice with the end beads and every fourth bead being magnetic. The string can be put round the neck and clipped in front using the magnetism to hold the necklace together at whatever point is suitable. It can be used as a bracelet by winding the strings round the wrist. The magnetic beads will hold together producing a 4 or 5 string bangle.