Create Classy Christmas Pearl Bracelets
Create classy Christmas pearl bracelets with timeless white pearls, rhinestone rondelles and a touch of holiday color—choose from red, green, or even blue for a style that works beautifully during the season and all year round. Follow along as we demonstrate how to string and finish your bracelet, then get inspired by variations that can be worn for Christmas, winter, or anytime you want a polished, high-end look. Perfect for gifting, holiday parties, or adding a touch of elegance to your everyday style.
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Design Idea RF3E
-- Designer --
Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Elaine Young, read her jewelry artist success story here.
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- Czech glass, round druk bead pearl-coated dark blue 6mm
- Bead, Czech glass druk, opaque satin dark green, 6mm round
- Bead, glass rhinestone and gold-finished brass, emerald green, 6x3mm rondelle
- Jump ring, gold-plated brass, 6mm round, 4.2mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Bead, glass rhinestone and silver-plated brass, sapphire blue, 5x2mm rondelle
- Crimp, sterling silver, 2x1mm cut tube, 1.1mm inside diameter
- Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, Dijon gold, 49 strand, 0.019-inch diameter
- Beading wire, Accu-Flex®, nylon and stainless steel, pearl, 49 strand, 0.019-inch diameter
- Bead, glass rhinestone and gold-finished brass, garnet red, 6x3mm rondelle
- Bead druk Czech pearl-coated glass 6mm round, matte opaque sangria
- Crimp cover, silver-plated brass, 4mm stardust round
- Jump ring, silver-plated brass, 5.5mm round, 3.5mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Clasp, lobster claw, silver-plated brass, 9x6mm with open jump ring
- Crimp cover, gold-plated brass, 4mm stardust round
- Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, gold-plated brass, 4mm tube
- Wire protector, Accu-Guard™, silver-plated brass, 4mm tube
- Pearl pearlescent white, Crystal Passions 6mm round 5810
- Clasp, lobster claw, gold-plated brass, 9.5x6mm with swivel
- Bead Stoppers
Instructions
Bracelet #1 Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 10-inch length of 49-strand 0.019-inch Dijon gold Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire. Attach a bead stopper at one end.
Step 2
String the following onto the beading wire:
- One 6x3mm garnet red rhinestone / gold-finished rondelle bead
- Three 6mm Crystal Passions® pearlescent white round pearls
Repeat this stringing pattern three more times.
Step 3
String the following onto the beading wire:
- One 6x3mm garnet red rhinestone / gold-finished rondelle bead
- Four 6mm sangria Czech pearl-coated round druk beads
- One 6x3mm garnet red rhinestone / gold-finished rondelle bead
- Three 6mm Crystal Passions® pearlescent white round pearls
Repeat this stringing pattern three more times. Then string on one more 6x3mm garnet red rhinestone and gold-finished rondelle bead.
Step 4
String onto the beading wire: one 2x1mm sterling silver cut tube crimp and one 4mm gold-plated Accu-Guard™ wire protector. 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 gold-plated stardust round crimp cover.
Repeat for the other end of the bracelet.
Tip: Written instructions and a video about crimping are available!
Step 5
Add a 6mm 18-gauge round jump ring to one end of the bracelet.
Add the jump ring on a lobster claw clasp to the other end of the bracelet.
Bracelet #2 Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 10-inch length of 49-strand 0.019-inch pearl Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire. Attach a bead stopper at one end.
Step 2
String the following onto the beading wire:
- One 5x2mm sapphire blue rhinestone / silver-plated rondelle bead
- Three 6mm Crystal Passions® pearlescent white round pearls
Step 3
String the following onto the beading wire:
- One 5x2mm sapphire blue rhinestone / silver-plated rondelle bead
- One 6mm pearl-coated dark blue Czech glass round druk beads
- One 5x2mm sapphire blue rhinestone / silver-plated rondelle bead
- Four 6mm Crystal Passions® pearlescent white round pearls
Repeat this stringing pattern three more times.
Step 4
String the following onto the beading wire:
- One 5x2mm sapphire blue rhinestone / silver-plated rondelle bead
- Three 6mm Crystal Passions® pearlescent white round pearls
- One 5x2mm sapphire blue rhinestone / silver-plated rondelle bead
Step 5
String onto the beading wire: one 2x1mm sterling silver cut tube crimp and one 4mm silver-plated Accu-Guard wire protector. 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 silver-plated stardust round crimp cover.
Repeat for the other end of the bracelet.
Step 6
Add a 5.5mm 18-gauge round jump ring to one end of the bracelet.
Add the jump ring on a lobster claw clasp to the other end of the bracelet.
Bracelet #3 Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 10-inch length of 49-strand 0.019-inch Dijon gold Accu-Flex® professional-quality beading wire. Attach a bead stopper at one end.
Step 2
String the following onto the beading wire:
- Two 6mm Crystal Passions® pearlescent white round pearls
- One 6x3mm emerald green rhinestone / gold-finished rondelle bead
- Two 6mm Crystal Passions® pearlescent white round pearls
- One 6mm opaque satin dark green round Czech glass round druk bead
Repeat this stringing pattern four more times.
Step 3
String the following onto the beading wire:
- Two 6mm Crystal Passions® pearlescent white round pearls
- One 6x3mm emerald green rhinestone / gold-finished rondelle bead
- Two 6mm Crystal Passions® pearlescent white round pearls
Step 4
String onto the beading wire: one 2x1mm sterling silver cut tube crimp and one 4mm gold-plated Accu-Guard™ wire protector. 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 gold-plated stardust round crimp cover.
Repeat for the other end of the bracelet.
Step 5
Add a 6mm 18-gauge round jump ring to both ends of the bracelet.
Attach the jump rings to the clasp.
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