Simply classic necklace
Make this versatile necklace in two steps
by Naomi Fujimoto
Published: May 3, 2010
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Pearl necklaces don’t get much easier than this. Start with a strand of shell pearls; they have a uniform shape and a budget-friendly price. Then choose crystals — I like 3 mm bicones because they resemble knots, but 4 mm crystals will add more color and sparkle. Then just string and wear!
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Supplies
necklace 16½ in. (41.9 cm)
16-in. (41 cm) strand 16 mm round shell pearls
20–25 3–4 mm crystals
4 3 mm spacers
flexible beading wire, .018 or .019
2 crimp beads
2 Wire Guardians (optional)
toggle clasp
chainnose or crimping pliers
diagonal wire cutters
Pearls from Rings & Things, 800.366.2156, rings-things.com. Check your local bead store for supplies. To find the nearest store, visit beadshopfinder.com. |
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1. Cut a piece of beading wire (Basics). String a pearl and a crystal. Repeat until the strand is within 1 in. (2.5 cm) of the finished length, ending with a pearl.
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2. On each end, attach half of a toggle clasp (Basics).
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Tips
- If you use a multicolored strand of pearls, try 3 mm crystals in different colors. I used vintage rose, light amethyst, and light peach bicones.
- When choosing a toggle clasp, opt for one large enough to bear the weight of the 16 mm pearls.
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