Bohemia Necklace Tutorial

Jewel-Toned Layered Necklaces

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueSimple Stringing

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size40 Inches and 60 Inches

This design actually features two beaded necklaces that can be layered together or worn separately. author signature

Simple layers filled with jewel colors will warm up winter looks and even add character to summertime style. Wear these two necklaces together to inspire your style with bohemian elegance. With a hint of Eastern European style, you can't go wrong with these pieces layered into your looks. Pair with rich leather, green velvets and embroidered details for a "romantic traveler" look.

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Red Necklace

Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately 44 inches long.

Leave a tail approximately two inches long on the jewelry wire and string on the following pattern:

Four fire-polished 3mm beads in jet
One 6x9mm cranberry red mix roundel bead
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One fire-polished 6mm bead in siam
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One fire-polished 10mm bead in siam
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One 6mm siam fire-polished bead
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One fire-polished 4mm bead in jet
One fire-polished 8mm bead in jet
One 4mm jet fire-polished bead
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One glass flat hexagon 14mm bead in hematite
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One Czech glass 6mm garnet patina finish faceted roundel bead
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One fire-polished 10mm bead in jet

Repeat this pattern, substituting the cranberry red mix roundel bead with a garnet patina finish roundel bead. Repeat the pattern again, this time substituting the hexagon hematite bead with a glass flat hexagon 14mm bead in garnet. Repeat again, switching the cranberry red mix roundel bead with a garnet patina finish roundel bead. Repeat the pattern once more, switching out the hexagon hematite bead for a garnet hexagon bead.

Finish the strand with this pattern:

Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One cranberry red mix roundel bead
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One 6mm siam fire-polished bead
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One 10mm Siam fire-polished bead
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet
One 6mm Siam fire-polished bead
Four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet

You should have a tail left on this end of the jewelry strand, too. String on a sterling silver 2x2mm crimp tube, followed by an 8mm jet fire-polished bead, four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet, one 10mm jet fire-polished bead, four 3mm fire-polished beads in jet and another 8mm jet fire-polished bead.

Take the tail of the jewelry wire from the other end of the necklace and string on another crimp tube on this end. Thread the rest of the tail through the beads after the crimp tube on the other end of the strand. Thread this tail through the crimp tube, too. Make sure both ends of the strand go through both crimp tubes. Crimp both the crimp tubes closed to secure your strand. Cover the crimp tubes with sterling silver 3mm sandblasted crimp covers.

Crimp Cover Tutorial

Multi-Colored Necklace

Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately 62 inches long.

This necklace features a colorful, random pattern. There will be nine 3mm jet fire-polished beads in between each of the larger, colorful beads. Create a random pattern to suit your taste. Our necklace features one 8mm ruby deep cut nuggets, two 8mm dark amethyst deep cut nuggets, two 8mm olivine deep cut nuggets, two 8mm fuchsia deep cut nuggets, one 8mm Hawaiian colors deep cut nugget, one 10mm emerald deep cut nugget, one 10mm olivine deep cut nugget, two 10mm green tiger eye deep cut nuggets, three 10mm 2-tone blue deep cut nuggets, three glass flat hexagon 14mm beads in Madeira topaz, one garnet hexagon bead, two glass flat hexagon 14mm beads in cobalt, three Czech glass 15x8mm hexagon bead in crystal with Picasso, two cranberry red mix roundel beads, two garnet patina finish roundel beads, five Czech glass opaque amber Picasso finish faceted roundel beads, two 8mm jet fire-polished beads and three 10mm jet fire-polished beads.

You should have a three-inch tail of jewelry wire left on either end of the strand. On one end, string on a crimp tube, followed by nine 3mm jet fire-polished beads, a ruby deep cut nuggets, nine 3mm jet fire-polished beads and one 8mm jet fire-polished bead. String a crimp tube onto the other tail and thread it through the beads after the crimp tube on the other end of the strand. Make sure both ends of the strands go through both crimp tubes. Crimp both crimp tubes closed and cover with crimp covers.

List of Components:
8mm Ruby Deep Cut Nugget (CR-NG003, qty 6)
8mm Dark Amethyst Deep Cut Nugget (CR-NG005, qty 6)
8mm Olivine Deep Cut Nugget (CR-NG007, qty 6)
8mm Fuchsia Deep Cut Nugget (CR-NG008, qty 6)
8mm Hawaiian Colors Deep Cut Nugget (CR-NG016, qty 6)
10mm Emerald Deep Cut Nugget (CR-NG035, qty 3)
10mm Olivine Deep Cut Nugget (CR-NG036, qty 3)
10mm Green Tiger Eye Deep Cut Nugget (CR-NG041, qty 3)
10mm 2-Tone Blue Deep Cut Nugget (CR-NG043, qty 3)
Glass Flat Hexagon Beads 14mm - Madeira Topaz (GH-MAD14, qty 3)
Glass Flat Hexagon Beads 14mm - Garnet (GH-GAR14, qty 3)
Glass Flat Hexagon Beads 14mm - Hematite (GH-HEM14, qty 3)
Glass Flat Hexagon Beads 14mm - Cobalt (GH-COBAL14, qty 3)
Czech Glass Bead Hexagon 15x8mm Crystal w/ Picasso (CR-US008, qty 3)
6x9mm Cranberry Red Mix Roundel Bead Strand (BS-0015, qty 1)
Czech Glass 6mm Garnet Patina Finish Faceted Roundel Bead Strand (BS-0358, qty 1)
Czech Glass Opaque Amber Picasso Finish Faceted Roundel Bead Strand (BS-0341, qty 1)
Fire-Polished Bead 10mm Jet (25pc Pack) (CFP-JET10, qty 1)
Fire-Polished Bead 8mm Jet (25pc Pack) (FPS-JET8, qty 1)
Fire-Polished Bead 4mm Jet (100pc Pack) (FPS-JET4, qty 1)
Fire-Polished Bead 3mm Jet (100pc Pack) (CFP-JET3, qty 4)
Fire-Polished Bead 10mm Siam (20pc Pack) (FPS-SIA10, qty 1)
Fire-Polished Bead 6mm Siam (50pc Pack) (FPS-SIA6, qty 1)
Sterling Silver 2 x 2mm Crimp Tube (SS-CRM2, qty 4)
Sterling Silver 3mm Sandblasted Crimp Cover (SS-CCOV03, qty 4)

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