Unlock Your Future Necklace Tutorial

Graduation Key Necklace

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueLarge-Hole Beads

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size24 3/4 Inches

The key in this design represents all of the future possibilities just waiting to be unlocked for a college graduate. author signature

Create a special gift for your grad with this stunning simple necklace. The long chain can be worn for the special day or your grad can hang it from his or her rearview mirror as a reminder to always look ahead to the future. Each detail in this necklace holds its own special meaning to create one important message.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Use a 0.75x4.05mm sterling silver open jump ring to connect to the TierraCast® antique silver-plated pewter Victorian key charm to one of the holes on the TierraCast® rhodium 1.25-inch bead bar link.

String these components onto the bead bar in the following order: TierraCast® antique silver large-hole spacer, cast bead with crystals, aqua glass faceted roundel bead with silver grommet, sterling silver enamel Believe bead, large-hole spacer. Attach a 0.75x5.35mm sterling silver open jump ring to the other hole on the bead bar link.

Cut 19.75 inches of the silver-plated medium rollo chain with side cutters. String the chain through the larger jump ring on the bar link from step one. Use a 0.90x4.60mm sterling silver open jump ring to connect the 14x7mm heart clasp to one end of the chain and another jump ring to connect a sterling silver heavy closed jump ring to the other end. Close with chain nose pliers.

List of Components:
TierraCast® Antique Silver-Plated Pewter Victorian Key Charm (SA-2339, qty 1)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring (0.75 x 4.05mm) (SS-OJR30-C, qty 1)
TierraCast® Rhodium 1.25 Inch Bead Bar Link (RB-3107, qty 1)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring (0.75 x 5.35mm) (SS-OJR30-F, qty 1)
Silver-Plated Medium Rollo Chain (SPCH18, qty 2)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring (0.90 x 4.60mm) (SS-OJR35-C, qty 2)
Sterling Silver Heavy Closed Jump Ring (1x7mm) (SS-CJR-HG, qty 1)
14 x 7mm Heart Clasp (SS-CL08, qty 1)
TierraCast® Antique Silver 9mm Large Hole Spacer (SA-5690, qty 2)
8x10.0mm Cast Bead w/Crystals (4.5mm Hole) (STG-BD17, qty 1)
9x14mm Aqua Glass Faceted Roundel Bead with Silver Grommet (BEAD-0047, qty 1)
Sterling Silver 8mm Enamel Believe Bead (3.4mm Hole) (STG-LHB041, qty 1)

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