Giselle Necklace Tutorial

Leather Necklace with Crystal Shimmer Drops

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueChain & Jump Rings

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size21 Inches

I love the way the Shimmer effect dances across the crystal. I used three Shimmer crystals in this necklace. For a fun twist, I used bead caps on the bottom of the bicones instead of the top. author signature

Cynthia decorated a delicate leather necklace with crystals featuring the Shimmer effect for a dainty yet dazzling look. The crystals dangle from a cute crescent, creating a twinkling style full of movement. You can see how Cynthia made this necklace and find even more inspiration for using crystals in your designs in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

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Slide a TierraCast antique silver 5mm Tiffany bead cap onto a 2-inch sterling silver 24 gauge head pin, followed by a 5mm bicone in Light Sapphire Shimmer. Make a wrapped loop at the top of the beads. Repeat for a total of two dangles.

Wrapped Loop Tutorial

Attach the 16mm pear-shaped crystal pendant in Light Sapphire Shimmer to the center loop on the B&B Benbassat antique silver-plated brass cut-out crescent pendant using a sterling silver 6.10mm open jump ring. Attach a bicone dangle to each loop on both sides of the pear-shaped pendant using a jump ring for each.

Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video

Cut a length of 1.5mm natural black round leather approximately 18 inches long. Attach the crescent pendant to the center of the leather using a jump ring at each loop at the top of the crescent. Add a JBB 2mm antique sterling silver fancy crimp end cap with loop to each end of the leather and crimp in place. Attach the TierraCast 1/2-inch antique silver-plated pewter Anna's toggle and clasp to each end of the necklace using a jump ring for each.

List of Components
1.5mm Natural Black Round Leather by the Foot (BTF-0231, qty 2)
6106 16mm Pear-Shaped Pendant Light Sapphire Shimmer (6106-LSPS16, qty 1)
5328 5mm Bicone Light Sapphire Shimmer (5328-LSPS5, qty 2) (OR, try 5328-SAPLT5)
TierraCast Antique Silver 5mm Tiffany Bead Cap (SA-5578, qty 2)
B&B Benbassat Antique Silver-Plated Brass Cut-Out Crescent Pendant with 3 Loops (PEND-1363, qty 1)
JBB 2mm Antique Sterling Silver Fancy Crimp End Cap with Loop (SSA-ENDCAP07, qty 2)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring - 0.035 x .240 inches (0.90 x 6.10mm) (SS-OJR35-E, qty 7)
2-inch Head Pin, 24 Gauge (Sterling Silver) (SS-HP42, qty 2)
TierraCast 1/2-Inch Antique Silver-Plated Pewter Anna's Toggle and Clasp 18x12.5mm (SA-6154, qty 1)

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