Magical Night Necklace Tutorial

Scalloped Gunmetal Chain and Cabochon Bead Necklace

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueTwo-Hole and Four-Hole Beading

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size18 1/2 Inches

Draped gunmetal chain gives this necklace a dark yet elegant appearance. author signature

Chain and CzechMates Cabochon Beads combine in a splendid way in this dramatic necklace design. We made symmetrical scallops of chain between each Cabochon Bead, but feel free to mix it up with random lengths of scallops. You can even cut and hang fringes of chain for another take on this style.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Thread one end of the gunmetal-plated double rollo chain onto jewelry wire that is approximately 12 inches long. Leave about a three-inch tail on the jewelry wire and add a Bead Stopper. Thread the jewelry wire through the bottom hole of a CzechMates 2-hole 7mm oxidized bronze Cabochon Bead. For symmetrical scallops in your chain, count 26 links from the link that is on the wire, then thread the last link through the wire. If you keep the chain from twisting, the loops will hang nicely. Repeat this step three times.

Add a Cabochon Bead and then count 30 links from the link that is on the wire and thread the last link through the wire. Repeat this step four times.

Add a Cabochon Bead and then make a scallop with 26 links of chain. Repeat three times.

Thread the wire through a TierraCast 2x2mm black finish brass crimp tube and a 4.5mm gunmetal-plated 21 gauge open jump ring. Go back through the crimp tube and crimp in place. Do not trim the wire, as you will be threading this length through the top of your cabochon beads.

Add a TOHO 15/0 Bead Round in transparent smokey gray to this wire coming out of your crimp tube. Then, thread the wire through the top stringing holes of your Cabochon Beads. Add another TOHO 15/0 bead to the wire.

Remove the Bead Stopper from this end of the necklace and thread both ends of the jewelry wire through a crimp tube. Thread one of the strands through a jump ring and back through the crimp tube. You will have three strands of wire in the crimp tube at this point. Crimp in place and trim the wires.

Stack six to eight jump rings over the wires on one end of your beaded strand to hide the crimp. You can do this by removing the jump ring attached at the crimp and sliding the jump rings over the wire or you can open and close the jump rings to put them in place. Cut a length of chain approximately 7 inches long and attach it to the jump ring at the end of your beaded strand. Attach a gunmetal-plated 9x5mm trigger clasp to the end of the chain using a jump ring.

Repeat step seven for the other side of the necklace, making sure to only attach a jump ring to the chain, as a station for the clasp.

List of Components:
CzechMates 2-Hole 7mm Oxidized Bronze Cabochon Beads 2.5-Inch Tube (BEADS-3361, qty 1)
Gunmetal-Plated Double Rollo Chain (BGMCH13, qty 2)
3mm Gunmetal-Plated Brass Double Link Curb Chain By the Foot (BTF-0962, qty 2)
TOHO Bead Round 15/0 Transparent Smokey Gray (TBRD15-9B, qty 1)
TierraCast 2x2mm Black Finish Brass Crimp Tube (BKO-0030, qty 2)
4.5mm Gunmetal-Plated 21 Gauge Open Jump Ring (BGM-OJR04-A, qty 20)
Gunmetal-Plated 9x5mm Trigger Clasp (BGM-CL02, qty 1)

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Nice choice! All or most of the products needed for this project are shown below with quantities. Sometimes we sell out of components and aren’t able to order more from the manufacturer (we know, it is very disappointing to us, too). Use the opportunity to mix up the design and make it yours by substituting similar products or altering the entire color scheme—it’s up to you!