Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set with Sterling Silver and Enamel Charm, Malachite Gemstone Beads and Preciosa Czech Crystal Beads

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Design Idea KA0R

A Malachite Moment

-- Designer --

Jude, Jewelry Artist, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®

To learn more about Jude Wroblewski, read her jewelry artist success story here.

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Clasp, lobster claw, sterling silver and steel, 10.5x7mm oval with swivel
Ear wire, sterling silver, 21mm fishhook with open loop, 18 gauge
Bead, Preciosa Czech crystal, crystal AB2X, 4mm faceted bicone
Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, silver-plated brass, 4mm tube, 0.5mm inside diameter
Crimp, sterling silver, 2mm cut tube with heavy wall, 1.2mm inside diameter
Crimp cover, sterling silver, 4mm
Cone, Hill Tribes, fine silver, 18x6mm-20x6mm smooth, 5mm inside diameter
Charm, sterling silver and enamel, red, 18x16mm single-sided open winged angel with "Love" and heart
Clasp, lobster claw, sterling silver, 10x7mm with loop
Bead, malachite (natural), 22x6mm half-drilled teardrop, B grade, Mohs hardness 3-1/2 to 4
Bead, malachite (natural), 8mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 3-1/2 to 4
Bead, malachite (natural), 6mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 3-1/2 to 4
Bead, malachite (natural), 3mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 3-1/2 to 4
French wire, sterling silver, 1.2mm tube
Seed bead, Dyna-Mites™, glass, translucent matte emerald green, #11 round
Seed bead, Dyna-Mites™, glass, opaque red, #11 round
Chain, sterling silver, 3.5mm round cable
Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, clear, 49 strand, 0.014-inch diameter
Bead, "malachite" (resin) (imitation), 2-3mm heishi
Jump ring, silver-plated brass, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
Wire, sterling silver, full-hard, round, 22 gauge

Instructions

Step 1

Cut the following:

One 3-inch length of sterling silver wire
Two 24-inch lengths of Accu-Flex professional-quality beading wire
Two 3-1/2 inch lengths of sterling silver chain
Four 1/2 inch lengths of French wire

Creating the Drop

Step 2

Mix Devcon® 5 Minute® 2-part epoxy according to manufacturer's instructions.

Apply a thin layer of epoxy to one end of the length of sterling silver wire, string one 22x6mm half-drilled malachite bead then let dry.

Continue to string one 18x6mm-20x6mm cone with the large end first then form a simple loop, creating a drop.

Step 3

String onto the 4-inch length of beading wire: two crimp beads and one length of French wire. Pass the beading wire back through the crimp. Pull the beading wire so the crimp rests snug against the French wire leaving approximately 1/4 inch of beading wire on the end.

Crimp the closest crimp to the French wire then pull the crimp snug and crimp. Trim the excess wire from the short end of the beading wire. Place a crimp cover over each crimp.

Step 4

Continue to string the following onto the 4-inch length of beading wire:

Two sets of the following sequence:

Four sets of:

One 3mm round malachite bead
One 2-3mm heishi malachite bead

One 3mm round malachite bead
One 4mm faceted bicone

Four sets of:

One 3mm round malachite bead
One 2-3mm heishi malachite bead

Step 5

Continue to string one crimp bead and one length of the French wire onto the beading wire. Pass the beading wire back through the crimp. Pull the beading wire so the crimp rests snug against the Accu-Guard leaving approximately 1/4 inch of beading wire on the end. Crimp then trim the excess from the short end of the beading wire. Finish with a 4mm crimp cover.

Step 6

Use the simple loop on the drop created in Step 2 to attach the drop to the end of the strand with only one crimp, creating a dangle.

Necklace 1 Instructions

Step 7

Repeat Step 5 using a third length of French wire onto one 24-inch length of beading wire.

String the following onto the length of beading wire:

Nine sets of:

One 3mm round malachite bead
One 2-3mm heishi malachite bead

Three sets of:

One 3mm round malachite bead
Three 4mm faceted bicones

Ten sets of:

One 3mm round malachite bead
One 2-3mm heishi malachite bead

One 3mm round malachite bead
One 4mm faceted bicone
One 8mm round malachite bead
One 6mm round malachite bead
One 4mm faceted bicone
Two sets of:

One 3mm round malachite bead
One 2-3mm heishi malachite bead

One 3mm round malachite bead
One 4mm faceted bicone
One 6mm round malachite bead
One 8mm round malachite bead
One 4mm faceted bicone
One 6mm round malachite bead
One 4mm faceted bicone
One 3mm round malachite bead
One 4mm faceted bicone

Step 8

String the dangle (created above) onto the beading wire then repeat Step 6 in reverse order.

Repeat Step 5 to complete the beaded strand.

Step 9

Use one 4mm jump ring to attach one 10x7mm lobster claw clasp to the end of one length of chain. Use one 4mm jump ring to attach the length of chain to the French wire on the beaded strand.

Repeat using 4mm jump rings to attach the remaining length of chain to the opposite end of the strand.

Necklace 2 Instructions

Step 10

Attach one 4mm jump ring to the loop on the 18x16mm single-sided angel charm, then set aside.

Step 11

String onto the remaining beading wire:

One crimp
One Accu-Guard™ wire protector
One 4mm jump ring

Pass the beading wire back through the crimp. Pull the beading wire so the crimp rests snug against the Accu-Guard leaving approximately 1/4 inch of beading wire on the end. Crimp then trim the excess from the short end of the beading wire. Finish with a 4mm crimp cover.

Step 12

String onto the beading wire approximately 6 inches of opaque red #11 seed beads then continue to string the following sequence:

Five 4mm faceted bicones
One opaque red #11 seed bead
One translucent matte emerald green #11 seed bead
One 4mm faceted bicone
One translucent matte emerald green #11 seed bead
One opaque red #11 seed bead
Three 4mm faceted bicones
One opaque red #11 seed bead
One translucent matte emerald green #11 seed bead
One 4mm faceted bicone
One translucent matte emerald green #11 seed bead
One opaque red #11 seed bead
Five 4mm faceted bicones
One opaque red #11 seed bead
One translucent matte emerald green #11 seed bead
One 4mm faceted bicone
One translucent matte emerald green #11 seed bead
One opaque red #11 seed bead
One 4mm faceted bicone

String the angel charm created in Step 10 then repeat in reverse order. Repeat Step 11.

Step 13

Use one 4mm jump ring to attach the remaining lobster claw clasp to the Accu-Guard on one end of the strand. Attach the remaining jump ring to the Accu-Guard on the opposite end of the strand.

Earrings Instructions

Step 1

Cut two 3-inch lengths of sterling silver wire.

Step 2

Mix Devcon 5 Minute 2-part epoxy according to manufacturer's instructions.

Apply a thin layer of epoxy to one end of the sterling silver wire then string one 22x6mm half-drilled malachite bead and one 18x6mm-20x6mm cone (large end first). Let dry then form a simple loop, creating a drop.

Repeat to create a second drop.

Step 3

Use the simple loop to attach the ear wire, creating an earring.

Repeat to create a second earring.

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