Don’t be fooled by this necklace. It’s not as difficult as it looks. Leather cord, a paua shell (New Zealand abalone) donut, abalone beads, and sterling silver jump rings are the few elements required to create a simple yet stunning necklace. The bracelet isn’t tricky either – a few knots, a few dangles, and you’re almost done. Whether you make a necklace, a bracelet, or both, every choice is a winner.
Click through the gallery below for step-by-step instructions on making the necklace, or download the free project PDF above, which includes additional instructions on making the bracelet.
Supply List
Necklace
- paua shell donut, approx. 50 mm
- 16-in. (.41m) strand abalone shell diamonds or ovals, approx. 13 x 13mm
- 6 large-hole spacers, 4 x 5mm
- 7 x 8mm barrel-shaped spacer, hole large enough for two strands of leather
- 3 ft. (.91m) 1mm-diameter leather cord
- 8 7mm soldered jump rings
- 2 7mm jump rings
- 10 1 1⁄2-in. (38mm) head pins
- 8 2-in. (50mm) head pins or 2 ft (.61m) 24-gauge wire
- 2 crimp ends (Rio Grande, 800-545-6566, riogrande.com)
- hook-and-eye clasp
- E6000 glue
- chainnose and roundnose pliers
- diagonal wire cutters