Multi-Strand Bracelet with Amethyst Gemstone Beads and Sterling Silver Beads

Cut three 20-inch lengths of Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire.

Cut the head off a head pin then create a wrapped loop at the end of the wire.

For additional details view our "Making a Wrapped Loop and Double-Wrapped Loop" how-to video

Strand 1 and 2

Center the wrapped loop on a length of beading wire. String both ends through one crimp bead, bring the crimp close to the wrapped loop then crimp.

On one side of the beading wire, string the following:

• 19 4mm amethyst rounds
• Five 6x4mm amethyst rondelles
• 19 4mm amethyst rounds

Add a crimp and Accu-Guard™ wire protector to the end of the beading wire, then complete with a crimp cover.

For additional details view:

• "How To Crimp a Crimp Bead/Crimp Tube" how-to video and illustrated instructions
• "Using Crimp Covers" how-to video

Note: When finishing each strand, leave approximately 1/4 inch of slack to allow proper tension when finishing the bracelet.

On the second side of the beading wire, string the following sequence two times:

• One 4mm amethyst round
• One 3mm fine silver flattened cube
• One 4mm amethyst round
• One star bead cap
• One 6mm flower amethyst round
• One star bead cap

Continue by stringing the following:

• One 4mm amethyst round
• One flattened cube
• One 4mm amethyst round
• One triangle bead cap
• One 8mm flower amethyst round
  
  
• One triangle bead cap
• One 4mm amethyst round
• One flattened cube
• One 4mm amethyst round
• One flattened cube
• One 4mm amethyst round

String one 14mm sterling silver saucer then repeat Step 6 in reverse.

Add a crimp and a wire protector to the end of the beading wire, then complete with a crimp cover.

Strand 3 and 4

Repeat Step 3 to add another length of beading wire to the wrapped loop.

On one side of the beading wire, string 81 2mm sterling silver tubes.

Add a crimp and a wire protector to the end of the beading wire, then complete with a crimp cover.

On the second side of the wire, string the following sequence seven times:

• One 6x5mm beaded tube with rope design
• One 4mm amethyst round
• Five 6x2mm amethyst rondelles
• One 4mm amethyst round

String one additional beaded tube.

Add a crimp and a wire protector to the end of the beading wire, then complete with a crimp cover.

Strand 5 and 6

Repeat Step 3 to add another length of beading wire to the wrapped loop.

On one side of the beading wire string eight 2mm amethyst rounds.

Add a crimp and a wire protector to the end of the beading wire, then complete with a crimp cover.

On the second side of the wire, string the following sequence 13 times:

• One 6x5mm sterling silver flat oval
• One 7mm amethyst round

String one additional flat oval bead.

Add a crimp and a wire protector to the end of the beading wire, then complete with a crimp cover.

Charm

String the following onto a head pin then create a wrapped loop:

• Six 2mm amethyst rounds
• One dragonfly wing bead
• One 4mm amethyst round

Assembling the Bracelet

On the straight end of the wrapped loop holding the strands, string one cord end and one 3mm sterling silver round.

Pull the strands snug to the cord end then create a wrapped loop to secure.

Pass a 6x4mm jump ring through the wrapped loop of the cord end, the loop of the charm and the loop of a magnetic hook clasp then close. Repeat to add a second jump ring parallel to the first for a double jump ring connection.

Cut a 10mm textured jump ring open.

Pass the jump ring through all the wire guardians of the beaded strands then close.