Mixed Metal & Gemstone Long Necklace

PROJECT PROJ-DF-N0001
Designer: Deb Floros
Skill Level: Intermediate
This long strung necklace beautifully combines gemstones and metal elements, creating a mix of wonderful textures.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

You can choose to make this necklace so that it slips over the head or use the clasp as shown in the video.
  1. To make this necklace, please refer to both the photos for the stringing sequence as well as the video: How to Make a Mixed Metal and Gemstone Long Necklace by Deb Floros. The video provides close up images of the bead sequence and shows the construction method of making the beaded loops, crimping crimp beads, attaching the chain, and attaching the clasp. Create your necklace as shown in the video.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SPJA-113 - Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Dyed Aqua Impression Jasper, Round 8mm (8 Inch Strand)
    Project uses 8 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BMB-3217 - TierraCast Antiqued Copper Plated Pewter Daisy Spacer Beads 4mm (50 Pieces)
    Project uses 48 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BMB-0074 - Metal Bead, Organic Tube 27mm, Bright Silver, by Nunn Design (1 Piece)
    Project uses 4 piece(s). You will need 4 package(s).

  • PND-08431 - Nunn Design Pendant, Faceted Elongated Drop 37.5mm, Antiqued Gold (1 Piece)
    Project uses 3 piece(s). You will need 3 package(s).

  • CHA-9697 - Antiqued Copper Plated Textured Long Link Cable Chain, 5mm x 11mm, by the Foot
    Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

  • FCL-7523 - Nunn Design Lobster Clasps, Curve 12mm, Silver Plated (2 Pieces)
    Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • XCR-69543 - Beadalon Wire "Satin Gold" 19 Strand .015 Inch / 30Ft
    Project uses 32 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

  • JSK-0328 - Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 #PF594 'Permafinish Galvanized Medal Bronze' (8 Grams)
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

  • JSB-TAPF558 - Toho Aiko Seed Beads, 11/0 #PF558 'PermaFinish Galvanized Aluminum' (4 Grams)
    Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).

  • FJR-8011 - Silver-Filled Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (20 Pieces)
    Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • FCR-1536 - Crimp Beads, Anti Tarnish Tube 2x2mm, Silver Filled (50 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BMB-3236 - TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Daisy Spacer Beads 3mm (50 Pieces)
    Project uses 18 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5230 - Double Notch Crimping Pliers - Works on 2mm And 3mm Crimps
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Special Occasion
Ingredients SPJA-113, BMB-3217, BMB-0074, PND-08431, CHA-9697, FCL-7523, XCR-69543, JSK-0328, JSB-TAPF558, FCR-1536, BMB-3236,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Dyed Aqua Impression Jasper, Round 8mm (8 Inch Strand)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Strand.
$8.07 / Package | SKU: SPJA-113
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-3217
Metal Bead, Organic Tube 27mm, Bright Silver, by Nunn Design (1 Piece)
You will need 4 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$3.47 / Package | SKU: BMB-0074
You will need 3 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: PND-08431
Antiqued Copper Plated Textured Long Link Cable Chain, 5mm x 11mm, by the Foot
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$3.65 / Package | SKU: CHA-9697
Nunn Design Lobster Clasps, Curve 12mm, Silver Plated (2 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$2.09 / Package | SKU: FCL-7523
Beadalon Wire
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Spool.
$13.99 / Package | SKU: XCR-69543
Toho Seed Beads, Round 11/0 #PF594 'Permafinish Galvanized Medal Bronze' (8 Grams)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$3.95 / Package | SKU: JSK-0328
Toho Aiko Seed Beads, 11/0 #PF558 'PermaFinish Galvanized Aluminum' (4 Grams)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4g Pack.
$8.17 / Package | SKU: JSB-TAPF558
Crimp Beads, Anti Tarnish Tube 2x2mm, Silver FIlled (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$6.79 / Package | SKU: FCR-1536
TierraCast Fine Silver Plated Pewter Daisy Spacer Beads 3mm (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$3.55 / Package | SKU: BMB-3236
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450
Double Notch Crimping Pliers - Works on 2mm And 3mm Crimps

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