Hand arthritis & wearing jewellery

I used to make pieces of jewellery ( in the days when my hands worked) and often put magnetic clasps on them.
Someone who is a crafter could alter it for you, because you would probably need to remove the original clasp.

Look on Amazon or the jewellery channel websites.
No need to remove the existing clasps if they’re ring and loop. I’ve got a heavy bead necklace that came with a magnetic clasp and it’s quite secure.

All my necklaces have magnetic clasps on them but I would not use them on bracelets because I always seem to catch the bracelet on my sleeve.

If they have a lobster clasp, you would have to remove them. All you need is a pair of pliers.

I've just bought these from Amazon are they are much stronger than the first ones I had. Have tested them for a couple of days and I Would recommend them
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These clip onto the original claps of the jewellery so there’s no need for a jeweller.

I bring the clasp round to the front and do it up in the mirror. I do need biggish loops on them and I am lucky enough to have a husband who buys me nice necklaces.

Thank you, I’ll definitely investigate these further

I have bought these fasteners and used on my jewellery, they are very firm and easy to connect. Highly recommended.

I can't get my rings over my arthritic knuckles, so I am having a ring, I particularly like altered. There are 3 ways to choose from. Stretched with a spring, 2 springs put on to open and stretched and 2 beads put in. I am waiting for quotes. I don't suppose it will be cheap but I think, for me, it will be worth to have 1 ring on my finger.

Yes Lyndie I have the same problem. Have already had my wedding ring and engagement ring altered a few years ago. My fingers have got worse and I still can't wear my rings, especially in the Summer. I have bought a couple of cheap silver rings in different sizes to see what suits best before I go to the further expense of having my original rings altered again.

Thank you Judy. That's interesting.

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This type of fastening is fairly easy and secure. A jeweller might fit it. I got this necklace from Next.

I gave up magnetic clasped bracelet as it kept connecting to metal restaurant tables & popping off my wrist
Very annoying !

Not arthritis, but other health issues have made my fingers and my husband's fingers different sizes. I was so disappointed not to be able to wear my wedding and engagement rings . He said he didn't want to get the original rings altered, so we bought two bigger wedding bands (this time they match!)

With magnetic clasps, a lot depends on the quality. I have a necklace I don't particularly like but it has the strongest magnet, but others I do like don't have good magnets in.

Magnetic clasps are really quite strong and I do appreciate having that option. You may want to have a jeweler switch out your favorites.