Materials Needed

• Sterling silver and Marcasite links, 8mm with 2 loops – F14-2082FD
• Sterling silver and Marcasite links, 11x3.5mm with 2 loops – F14-2018FD
• Sterling silver and Marcasite pendant finding 3 loops – F14-5218FD
• Sterling silver jump rings 6.0mm round - F14-2016FD
• Sterling silver jump ring, approximately 22 gauge, oval, 4x3mm – F14-1842FN
• Sterling silver and Marcasite clasp – F14-5218FD
• Swarovski ® crystal components, Montana, round, 6mm – F14-1512CY2
• Pair chain-nose pliers
• Round-nose pliers
• Wire cutter
  

Instructions
1: Cut two lengths of chain 6” long.
2: Using chain-nose pliers, open a jump ring and slip on the last link of one length of chain and the loop on one half of the clasp; close the jump ring. Repeat for the other length of chain and other half of the clasp.
3: Thread a crystal onto an eye pin. Make a simple loop (see below) to create a link (a bead with a loop on either side).
4: Using chain-nose pliers, open the loop on one end of the crystal link and slip on the last link of one length of chain; close the loop. Open the other loop and slip on the end-loop of a Marcasite link; close the loop. Repeat until you’ve completed half of your necklace. Repeat for the other half of your necklace.
5: Open a jump ring. Slip on the end loop of the last Marcasite link and one end of the Marcasite pendant; close the jump ring. Repeat for the other side of the pendant, attaching it to the last loop of the last Marcasite link on the other half of the necklace.
Step 6. Attach crystal link to the loops on the bottom of the pendant and your necklace is finished!

How to make a simple loop: Using round- or chain-nose pliers, grip the wire above the last bead added. Bend the wire to a 90° angle. Using wire cutters, trim the wire to 3/8”. Grip the end of the cut wire with the tip of the round nose pliers; have very little wire peaking through past the barrels of the pliers. Rotate your wrist away from your body, turning the wire into a loop. If necessary, adjust the loop so it is centered over the top of the bead.

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