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Jewelry: Pearl Chalcedony Twist
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Pearl Chalcedony Twist

Pearl Chalcedony Twist

Pearl Chalcedony Twist

Instructions

Have good crimping skills. String all strands the same length and when attached, twist, and clasp around your neck.

Difficulty:

Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Romantic, Traditional, Formal / Bridal


Materials

Chalcedony beads, Freshwater pearls, Swarovski 5000 clear crystals, Sterling Silver beads, Sterling Silver crimps, Sterling Silver crimp covers, Sterling Silver clasp, beading wire.

What was your inspiration?

The beauty of the Chalcedony and wanting to pair it with pearls.

What are you most proud of?

The thick rich twist.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Pair beautiful materials together that you have bought.

 

4 comments

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beverly hedberg on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This design is sophisticated and doable (at least I think so).
Lisa Wood on craftsy.com
Mar 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
If you can string and crimp then you can make this necklace. It is so easy. Whenever making a twist necklace remember that a certain amount of length is taken up by the twist itself. So if you want a 16 inch necklace you will have to make it longer. The clasp helps to lengthen it and then I add a few extra silver beads at the end of each strand. Look closely at the necklace and you will see that the Swarovski crystals are added to all of the strands randomly. All of the srands should be the same length when the necklace is finished so that when it is twisted it is an even twist and no single strand bulges out. I hope this helps - and please try it - the results are so satisfying.
JewelRush on craftsy.com
Mar 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
i love this necklace!! =)
Lisa Wood on craftsy.com
Mar 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! Twist necklaces are so much fun - I love combining beautiful materials.