This necklace is created using a simple design principles. Make each vignette as lovely as you can. Make each grouping relate to itself and to the groupings next to it. Vary the shapes. Each necklace takes on its own character.

Material needed

Quartz donut
Quartz briolettes – F14-4431GS
Quartz crystal faceted round, 10mm – F14-3426GS
Quartz crystal, round 2.5mm – F14-4258GS
Quartz crystal, flat faceted rondelle – F14-3445GS
Quartz crystal, triangle – F14-4015GS
Quartz crystal, faceted oval – F14-3274GS
Quartz crystal, faceted diamond – F14-3432GS
Quartz donut, 25mm – F14-6215NB
Hill Tribes silver square beads – F14-5022MB
Hill Tribes silver rondelle, 10.5mm – F14-5086MB
Hill Tribes silver bead, 15.5mm – F14-5167MB
Hill Tribes silver disc bead, 19mm – F14-6480MB
Hill Tribes silver bead, 15.5 x 7mm – F14-5053MB
Hill Tribes silver spacer, 5mm – F14-4983MB
Hill Tribes silver shell bead, 16.13.5mm – F14-5112MB
Hill Tribes silver spacer, 3.5x2.5mm – F14-4981MB
Hill Tribes silver spacer, 3x3mm – F14-4998MB
Sterling silver smooth saucer bead, 12x7mm – F14-1697MB
Sterling silver smooth saucer bead, 4.5x3mm – F14-1692MB
Sterling silver smooth saucer bead, 6x3.5mm – F14-1693MB
Sterling silver beaded square bead, 7x7mm – F14-5868MB
Sterling silver wire rings, 6mm – F14-5863MB
Sterling silver large hole bead, 10mm – F14-3598MB
Silver round bead, 9-10mm – F14-5511MB
Sterling silver rondelle, 10x7mm – F14-5670MB
Sterling silver rondelle, 6mm – F14-5866MB
Sterling silver link ring, 8mm – F14-5864MB
Sterling silver, flat patterned rectangle, 13x9mm – F14-5860MB
Delica metal finish round bead, steel – F14-DB0021V
Delica metal finish round bead, silver – F14-DB0035V
Crimp beads
Tools:
Crimping pliers
Wire cutters

Instructions

1. Choose a complementary mix of beads, then group them into vignettes.

2. Cut 1-1/2 yards of beading wire.

3. Place a crimp on one end. String on enough Delica beads to make a loop that fits around the width of one donut – you don’t want the loop to be too loose but also, not too tight! Pass the beading wire through the hole of the donut, then back through the crimp bead. Crimp the bead using crimping pliers; trim any excess wire.

4. String on a bead that has a hole that is large enough to cover the crimp, continue stringing a grouping of beads that makes a design statement.

5. Continue stringing beads, assembling the bead groupings, stringing Delica beads in between each grouping; leaving 1-2” between each bead vignette.

6. Repeat Step 3 to finish this half of your necklace, attaching it to another donut.

7. Cut a 2 foot length of beading wire.

8. Repeat Steps 3-6 to complete the second half of your necklace.

The necklace shown has 2 sections of beading, done to different lengths – you can have 3 or more sections, making them all the same or different lengths. You can also take this idea and make it in any color way you like - the design is up to you!

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