Design Ideas - Necklaces
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Sapphires come in such fantastic colors, you wouldn't want to detract from them. Liquid silver and small silver beads add just the right amount of movement and spacing. Click to Enlarge |
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"Violet Sky" in aquamarine and amethyst, two of Spring's birthstones of February and March. Click to Enlarge |
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Cluster 3-4 beads together, spaced out on chain. You can make a long lariat that stays interesting by randomizing your bead selections. Click to Enlarge |
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Use fun components on chain to catch the light. Wrap in a few subtle gemstones along the chain to keep the look fresh. Click to Enlarge |
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Back in Black. Play with bead shapes, mix up stringing and wire-wrapping to make a unique necklace. Click to Enlarge |
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Silver and dark blue are reminiscent of yachting and deserted beaches. Large links of chain mixed with multiple bead sizes are sure to stand out. Click to Enlarge |
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Black is the new Black. Clump large beads together across multiple strands, spacing section with smaller gems. Click to Enlarge |
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A strand a organza in a floating spaces design adds depth to this necklace. Click to Enlarge |
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When you just can't get enough beads, try wrapping them onto a large component. Coil the wire around the frame to make sure it's secure, and keep the look random. Click to Enlarge |
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Use components or soldered jump rings to add texture to a long necklace. Play with the length, but it will hang best if it's hangs somewhere between your chest and your naval. Click to Enlarge |
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Love big beads but can't commit to a whole necklace of them? Finish off with large chain to stop a necklace getting too heavy. Click to Enlarge |
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Use large-holed beads like wood knotted onto leather for an earthy look. Finish by flat crimping strands with 3x3 crimp beads. Click to Enlarge |
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A strand of silver chain at the same length as soft pearls adds sparkle to a classic design. Click to Enlarge |
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Why use one chain when you can use two? Try using two strands of fine chain where you would normally use one for a textured look. Click to Enlarge |
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Glow with large crystal quartz beads. Use a mix of smaller beads in a variety of shapes and finished to keep the design interesting. Click to Enlarge |
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Use unexpected shapes in a cascade necklace for something new. The symmetry of the chain lengths is offset by a semi-random arrangement of the beads. Click to Enlarge |
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