Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Amethyst Gemstone Beads and Components
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Design Idea LA28
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Patti, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Ear wire, sterling silver, 17mm perfect balance angular fishhook with 3mm ball and open loop, 20 gauge
- Focal, amethyst (natural), 39x15mm-40x16mm hand-cut undrilled single-sided goddess, B grade, Mohs hardness 7
- Component, amethyst (natural), 24x12mm-26x13mm hand-cut undrilled single-sided goddess, B grade, Mohs hardness 7
- Bead, banded amethyst (natural), 19x12mm oval, B grade, Mohs hardness 7
- Bead, banded amethyst (natural), 8mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 7
- Eye pin, sterling silver, 3-1/2 inches, 21 gauge
- Jump ring, silver-plated brass, 7mm round, 5.1mm inside diameter, 18 gauge
- Clasp, triggerless lobster claw, sterling silver, 14x8mm oval
- Chain, sterling silver, 7mm textured figaro
- Wire, sterling silver, half-hard, round, 20 gauge
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Step 1
Cut one 3-inch and ten 1-inch lengths of chain with the oval links in the center of each length.
Step 2
Form a simple loop on one end of an eye pin. Pass an 8mm round amethyst bead onto the eye pin then form a simple loop on the other end of the eye pin.
Repeat to create a total of eight round links.
Step 3
Repeat Step 2 using 19x12mm oval amethyst beads to create two oval links.
Step 4
Attach one end of a 1-inch chain length to one end of a round link. Attach one end of a new 1-inch chain length to the end of the same round link.
Repeat four times then attach one oval link to complete the pattern, as seen in the image above.
Step 5
Attach the 3-inch chain length to the end of the pattern created in Step 4.
Step 6
Form a wrapped loop onto an amethyst focal using sterling silver wire. Attach the focal to the center oval of the 3-inch chain link.
Find the connecting links two links above each side of the same oval and connect them with a jump ring. This will create a drop effect when the necklace is complete.
Step 7
Starting at the end of the 3-inch chain length, repeat the pattern from Step 4 in the opposite direction.
Step 8
Pass a jump ring through one end of the necklace and a clasp then close. Attach a jump ring to the other end of the necklace to complete the necklace.
Earring Instructions
Step 1
Cut a length of chain two round links long.
Step 2
Form a simple loop on one end of an eye pin. Pass an 8mm round bead onto the eye pin then form a simple loop on the other end. Attach to one chain link.
Step 3
Form a wrapped loop onto an amethyst focal using sterling silver wire. Attach to the other chain link.
Step 4
Attach to an ear wire to complete the earring.
Step 5
Repeat to create a second earring.
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