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Jewelry: The Viking Queen Necklace - Amethyst, Ga
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The Viking Queen Necklace - Amethyst, Ga

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This project was made from an independent Craftsy designer's pattern:
Viking knit Chain »

Instructions

This necklace, suitable for Viking Royalty, was a real labour of love. I have used the richly coloured stones of Amethyst and Garnet and combined them with copper wire.

Completely handmade,this necklace has an embellished hook clasp, which is connected to a single piece of Viking knit chain that is finished with wire end caps and Garnet beads. This chain is connected to a 3 strand ...

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Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Romantic, Traditional


Materials

The striking central detail is made using a piece of Amethyst, which I have set in a Viking knit bezel, from this hangs a dangle made with a Garnet and a faceted Amethyst drop. The six lengths of Viking knit chain fan out from the central Amethyst stone, creating an eye catching effect. The necklace is 19" long. The central detail is is 3" from the top of the amethyst stone, to the bottom of the drop. The central stone measures 1 1/2" in it's setting.

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roycecreative on craftsy.com
Mar 25, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Your Viking knit is just amazing. Mine is not looking too even yet but still working on that. Over all design again - amazing. Love your creative style - always impressive
Abby Hook on craftsy.com
May 10, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you :) - the more you practice vk the better it will get ;)