Points and pearls necklace set

Amazonite’s pale blue hue flatters just about any skin tone.

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Amazonite gets its name from the Amazon River, even though no deposits have been found there!

An asymmetrical pearl cluster adds an element of surprise, while contrasting components — like smooth pearls and pointy amazonite sticks — give dimension to this stunning set.

SUPPLIES

necklace 16 in. (41 cm)

16-in. (41 cm) strand 14–28 mm amazonite stick beads
65 6–8 mm pearls
2 6 mm round pearls
2 6 mm tube beads
4 4 mm spacers
2 5 mm bead caps
65 1 1⁄2-in. (53.8 cm) head pins
flexible beading wire, .014 or .015
2 crimp beads
lobster claw clasp
1 1⁄2 in. (3.8 cm) chain for extender, 8 mm links
chainnose and roundnose pliers
diagonal wire cutters
crimping pliers (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. On a head pin, string a pearl and make a wrapped loop. Make 65 pearl units.

2. Cut a piece of beading wire. String the pearl units. On each end, string a round pearl and a bead cap.

3. On one end, string 7–8 in. (18–20 cm) of stick beads. On the other end, string 4–5 in. (10–13 cm) of sticks.

4. On one end, string: spacer, tube, spacer, crimp bead, lobster claw clasp. Repeat on the other end, substituting a 1 1⁄2-in. (3.8 cm) chain for the clasp. Check the fit, and add or remove beads if necessary. Go back through the beads just strung and tighten the wire. Crimp the crimp bead and trim the excess wire.

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Points and pearls necklace set

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