Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Gemstone Beads and Drop, Gold-Plated Brass Beads and Wirework
Hover over to zoom.
Design Idea ME2E
-- Designer --
Patti, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Patti Miller, read her jewelry artist success story here.
: : : Materials : : :
Click here to view a full list of materials used in this design.
Please take the creative opportunity to select the products of your choice for this design, offered here at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Some materials may not be available or listed.
- Bead, amethyst (natural), 4mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 7
- Bead, carnelian (dyed / heated), 4mm round, C grade, Mohs hardness 6-1/2 to 7
- Bead, denim lapis (natural), 4mm round, C grade, Mohs hardness 5 to 6
- Bead, nephrite jade (natural), light to medium, 4mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 6 to 6-1/2
- Bead, quartz crystal (natural), 4mm round, A- grade, Mohs hardness 7
- Bead, red jasper (natural), 4mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 6-1/2 to 7
- Bead, tigereye (natural), 4mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 7
- Bead cap, gold-plated brass, 3x1mm ribbed round, fits 2-4mm bead
- Chain, gold-finished brass, 1mm snake, 24 inches with 1-inch extender chain and lobster claw clasp
- Drop, golden selenite (waxed), 38x28mm-40x30mm hand-cut one-sided puffed oval, B grade, Mohs hardness 2 to 2-1/2
- Drop, gold-plated brass, 12mm flat round
- Earring, gold-plated brass, 23mm round hoop with 7 closed loops and latch-back closure
- Head pin, gold-plated brass, 1 inch, 21 gauge
- Wire, ParaWire™, gold-finished and silver-plated copper, round, 24 gauge
- Adhesive, epoxy, Devcon® 2 Ton® Clear Epoxy, 30-minute, 2-part
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 10-inch and 6-inch length of wire.
Step 2
Place one end of the 6-inch length of wire on the middle-back of the golden selenite drop. Bend the wire lengthwise over the bottom of the drop. Make a small S-shaped bend in the wire where the wire bends over the bottom of the drop.
Step 3
Pass beads onto the wire in the order desired then make another small S-shaped bend in the wire underneath the hole.
Step 4
Pass the wire through the hole and bend it over to the back of the drop. Position the wire next to where it began and trim any overlapping wire.
Step 5
Use Devcon® 2-Ton® epoxy to glue the 12mm brass drop to the back of the golden selenite drop where the ends of wire meet. Set aside to dry.
Step 6
Once dry, pass the 10-inch length of wire through the golden selenite drop and create a small figure 8. Create a second, similar figure 8 then wrap the wire around the center of the figure 8. Trim any excess wire. Pass the chain through the top of the figure 8.
Earring Instructions
String a bead cap and a gemstone bead onto a head pin then form a simple loop. Repeat to create a total of 14 beaded head pins. Attach the beaded head pins to the earrings.
Have a question regarding this project? Email Customer Service.
Copyright Permissions
The pieces featured in the Gallery of Designs are copyrighted designs and are provided for inspiration only. We encourage you to substitute different colors, products and techniques to make the design your own.
All works of authorship (articles, videos, tutorials and other creative works) are from the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads® Collection, and permission to copy is granted for non-commercial educational purposes only. All other reproduction requires written permission. For more information, please email copyrightpermission@firemtn.com.