Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Chrysocolla Gemstone Beads and Preciosa Beads

Cut the following lengths of wire:

• 14-gauge wire:
• One 8-1/2 inch
• One 7-inch
• Two 6-inch
• 26-gauge wire:
• One 30-inch
• One 24-inch
• Two 12-inch
• Two 8-inch
• Two 6-inch

Starting at the center of the 8-1/2 inch length of 14-gauge wire, form the wire into a ''U'' shape approximately 1-3/4 inches wide and 3 inches long. On one end, form a spiral then repeat with the other end.

Pinch the ends to bring them closer together so the overall shape starts to resemble a teardrop but leaving enough space for a chrysocolla rondelle to fit between.

Form the 7-inch length of 14-gauge wire into a 3-inch-wide mustache shape with spiraled ends.

Use the 6-inch lengths of 14-gauge wire to form two teardrop shapes, each approximately 1 x 1-3/4 inches. Leave 1/2 inch of overlap then trim excess wire.

Hammer the mustache and two teardrops to add texture to the wire.

String a chrysocolla rondelle onto the 30-inch length of 26-gauge wire. Center the bead on the wire then position the bead between the two spiral ends of the wire component from Step 2.

Wrap the ends of wire twice around the 14-gauge wire component just below the spirals to secure the rondelle in place.

Working with one tail of wire, continue to wrap tightly around the 14-gauge wire for approximately 1/4 inch then string on a bicone.

Align one 14-gauge teardrop so the pointed end is adjacent to the bicone then continue to wrap the 26- gauge wire four times around the 14-gauge teardrop.

Repeat Step 6 using the opposite tail of 26-gauge wire and the second 14-gauge teardrop.

Wrap the 24-inch length of 26-gauge wire three times around the U component just below last round bead on one side.

Add a bicone then wrap once around the component. Repeat four more times, alternating between round and bicone.

Add a rondelle onto the wire then repeat the bicone and round pattern above. Secure the wire by wrapping a few times around the U component then trip excess.

Center the 14-gauge mustache component above the U component then use the 6-inch lengths of 26-gauge wire to wrap between the spirals of the U and the curved portion of the mustache.

Use the 8-inch lengths of 26-gauge wire to wrap between the top sides of the teardrops and the mustache, securing all of the 14-gauge wire components together.

Center a rondelle onto a 12-inch length of 26-gauge wire then wrap both ends around the center of the wide end of a teardrop. Add a bicone on each side then wrap each tail a few times around the teardrop to secure and trim excess wire. Repeat on the other teardrop.

Cut the Dione® chain in the center then attach crimp ends to the cut ends of the chain. Pass a jump ring through one crimp end and the spiral on one end of the wire mustache then close. Repeat with the opposite side to complete the necklace.

Cut two 5-inch lengths of 14-gauge wire and two 24-inch lengths of 26-gauge wire.

Form the 14-gauge wire into a teardrop approximately 1 x 1-1/2 inches. Leave 1/4 inch of overlap then trim excess wire

Center a rondelle onto one length of 26-gauge wire. Wrap each tail once around bottom of a teardrop so the rondelle is wrapped in the bottom center.

On one tail, add a bicone then wrap once around the teardrop. Add a round then wrap once around the teardrop. Repeat this alternating pattern of beads five more times then wrap the wire several times around the teardrop to secure and trim excess wire.

Repeat using the opposite tail.

String a round onto the shank of an ear wire then form a simple loop. Attach the ear wire to the top of the teardrop.

Repeat Steps 2 - 4 to create a second earring.