Artistic Wire Beadalon Pearl Shortner Figure 8 Nickel Free Silver Plated, 2-Piece Simply catch both strands inside of the oval shortener at the desired length Use with two strands of beads or pearls for a double strand Pearl Shorteners are a great way to utilize longer strands of pearls or any other type of bead necklace Contain a locking mechanism as well as a safety latch Great way to utilize longer strands of pearls or any other type of bead necklace