Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Cultured Freshwater Pearls and Gold-Finished Chain
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Design Idea RD3J
-- Designer --
Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, Dijon gold, 49 strand, 0.019-inch diameter
- Chain, gold-finished steel, 7mm flat curb
- Clasp, lobster claw, gold-plated brass, 14.5x9mm infinity with 8mm closed jump ring
- Crimp cover, gold-plated brass, 4mm round
- Crimp, 12Kt gold-filled, 2mm smooth tube, 1.1mm inside diameter
- Ear thread, 14Kt gold-filled, 2-1/2 inches with cable chain and open loop
- Head pin, gold-plated brass, 2 inches with 1.5mm ball, 23 gauge
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 7mm round, 5.1mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Pearl, freshwater, 5-10mm mixed shape D grade, 15.5-16 inch bleached white cultured
- Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, gold-plated brass, 4mm tube
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Step 1
Cut an 12-inch length of Accu-Flex® beading wire.
Attach a 2mm smooth crimp bead, a 4mm crimp cover and a 7mm jump ring to one end of the beading wire.
String 21 pearls onto the beading wire, followed by an Accu-Guard™ wire protector and a 7mm jump ring. Attach another crimp bead and crimp cover to finish the end.
Step 2
Cut an 8-inch length of 7mm flat curb chain. Add a 7mm jump ring to each end. Add a lobster claw clasp to one end.
Attach jump rings at the ends of the pearl strand to the jump ring on one end of the chain and to the lobster claw clasp on the other.
Earring Instructions
Step 1
String a pearl onto a 2-inch head pin with a 1.5mm ball.
Make a wrapped loop in the end of the head pin.
Step 2
Attach ear threads to the dangles.
Step 3
Repeat Steps #1 and #2 to create the second earring.
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