Simplicity and elegance combine in this April-themed necklace. Sparkling Swarovski Crystal briolette beads, like drops of rain, line a hand-formed curved bead bar. The red brass wire glows from inside the briolette beads, and pairs with the sterling necklace for a mixed-metal effect. Best of all, this is the perfect project for using the 1-Step Looper pliers (one of my favorite things).
It is easy to create a unique necklace with tip-drilled gemstone rectangles or points because no two stones are identical. The stones can be wire wrapped, strung directly on cording, or strung on wire to make a bead-bar necklace. So get your jewelry-making tools out and follow these directions to make your own one-of-a-kind necklace.
Hi bloglandia! Take a look around and what do you see, fashion wise? That’s right: color. Big bold blocks of vivid color.
These beads absolutely pop with gemstone colors.
Incorporate this season’s love for pure color into your jewelry designs with Swarovski “gemcolor” crystal pearls.
An easy to make bead bar necklace with red coral, pink coral, lapis, jade and turquoise crystal pearls.
I really love gemstones natural variations in color. However, even I am a fan of these not-so-natural crystal pearls. They are just plain fun, perfect for summer or anytime really. The color palette is really versatile, too. The gem colors make many great combinations. Here are a couple of my favorites:
Red coral and turquoise is a classic gemstone combination. The pearl in the middle is ivory color.
Coral, pink coral and jade crystal pearls.
Dark lapis, turquoise and mystic black crystal pearls make a cool blue mix.
Notice how shiny the little buggers are too – I couldn’t avoid getting reflections in my snapshots, especially that last one (the rings are light bouncing off the clear bowl the pearls were in.) That is one of the perks of crystal pearls – unlike natural pearls, which will get destroyed by common things like perfume & hairspray – crystal pearls are very durable. The shiny, uniform coating is meant for fun in the sun. So go get some – of both! ~ Cindy