This necklace and earring set, as cool and refreshing as an ocean breeze, features Crystal Passions® and amazonite beads. The necklace, with its distinct square drape, is perfectly complemented by a sky blue leather cord, harmonizing with the tranquil hues of the amazonite.

The distinctive square drape of the necklace in this classic aquamarine and blue aventurine jewelry set lifts it out of the realm of the ordinary. Petite gold-plated brass rondelles and star beads enchant with a celestial sparkle amid the misty, early-morning hues of the stones.

Q: I have almost a dozen old family beads. I think they were originally on a bracelet but the old thread has rotted. The beads are 20 x 14mm black rounded rectangles, the back is flat, and the front is faceted. They each have two holes running the short way across the bead. I would like to incorporate the beads into a necklace. One problem is how to go back and forth between beads with a single hole and beads with a double hole. Another problem is how to have the beads lay flat. When they are part of a bracelet they lay in a straight line, but of course a necklace curves when it's worn, so the beads tilt. Thank you.

Pay homage to the jewelry of bygone eras while giving it a modern upgrade. Crystal pearls in soft, nostalgic shades are elegantly draped in three strands around the cubic zirconia-encrusted necklace clasp, while matching pearls adorn the filigree earrings of this timeless jewelry set.

Drape this beautiful no-clasp necklace around your neck and don the matching earrings for a lovely bridal look.

Beading wire is actually a cable composed of multiple strands of wire twisted together. It is much more flexible and stronger than single strand wire. The most common type of beading wire is made from braided stainless steel strands of wire and is nylon coated. Beading wire can also be made from other metals such as brass, nickel-titanium and sterling silver. Beading wire comes in a variety of different gauges or weights. Depending on the number of strands it contains, the flexibility will vary. A thinner wire will give an appealing drape to lightweight beads such as gemstone heishi and bugle or seed beads. A thicker weight wire should be used to accommodate larger, heavier bead strands and heavier usage. Beading wire does not hold a shape by itself and is not intended to replace the type of wire used in wire-wrap projects. Jewelry designs made with beading wire must be finished with crimps.

Inspired by the wet-drape sculpture technique from Ancient Greek and Roman artists, Leah Southerland created a frighteningly realistic face pendant from a sheet of polymer clay.

The delicately draped silk in Annalisa Esposito's "Frozen" resembles tropical seashells, making this set fit for a mermaid princess.