Poet's Stone Necklace Tutorial

Sodalite Gemstone Necklace with Chain Tassels

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueSimple Stringing

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size18 Inches

I used Sodalite gemstones in this necklace. Sodalite is known as The Poet's Stone. author signature

This necklace features faceted blue gemstone beads from Dakota Stones that gleam and shine at every turn. Cheri paired them with chain tassels for a look full of brilliance. This necklace looks like a beautiful blue party You can see more inspiration for using blue gemstones in your jewelry designs in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Cut a length of jewelry wire approximately 23 inches long. Slide a sterling silver 2x2mm crimp tube onto one end, followed by a sterling silver 6.10mm open jump ring attached to half of the JBB antique silver-plated pewter flowers round toggle clasp set. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place. Hide the crimp with a sterling silver 3mm crimp cover.

Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video
Crimp Tool Tutorial
Crimp Tube Video Tutorial
Crimp Cover Tutorial

Add 14 Dakota Stones sodalite 6mm faceted round beads to the wire and then add the following pattern:

One TierraCast antique silver Casbah round bead
One 6mm sodalite bead
One Dakota Stones sodalite 10mm faceted round bead
One 6mm sodalite bead

Repeat this pattern three times.

Add a Casbah bead to the strand, followed by a 6mm sodalite bead, a small silver-plated brass tassel pendant, a 6mm sodalite bead, a Casbah bead, a 6mm sodalite bead, and a medium silver-plated brass tassel pendant. Make a mirror image of the entire bead pattern on the other side of the tassel pendant.

Add a crimp tube to the end of the wire, followed by a jump ring attached to the other half of the clasp. Bring the wire back through the crimp tube and crimp in place. Hide the crimp with a crimp cover.

List of Components
Dakota Stones Sodalite 6mm Faceted Round Bead Strand (R1593, qty 1)
Dakota Stones Sodalite 10mm Faceted Round Bead Strand (R1595, qty 1)
TierraCast Antique Silver Casbah Round Bead (SA-5626, qty 12)
Medium Silver-Plated Brass Tassel Pendant (PEND-1056, qty 1)
Small Silver-Plated Brass Tassel Pendant (PEND-1055, qty 2)
Sterling Silver 2 x 2mm Crimp Tube (SS-CRM2, qty 2)
Sterling Silver 3mm Crimp Cover (SS-CCOV01, qty 2)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring - 0.040 x .240 inches (1.00 x 6.10mm) (SS-OJR40-E, qty 2)
JBB Antique Silver-Plated Pewter Flowers Round Toggle Clasp Set (CLASP-0372, qty 1)

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