Ave Maria - Rosary Necklace

As seen in the Rings & Things 2010 Spring Supplement
Created by: Cindy Morris

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements.

1 #44-940-64-AG TierraCast® talavera cross charm, antiqued gold plate
1 #49-027-AG TierraCast Our Lady rosary center, antiqued gold plate
1 str. #21-888-700 8mm round gemstone beads, light blue dyed magnesite
(use 53 beads)
6 #49-947-35-AG 13x14mm open diamond-shaped bead frames, antiqued gold plate
6 #05-328-05-13 CRYSTALLIZED™ 5mm crystal bicones, fuchsia
16 #49-997-05-AG 5mm hexagonal bicone spacers, antiqued gold plate
73 #49-997-03-AG 3mm hexagonal bicone spacers, antiqued gold plate
3 #41-557-1-100 Size 1 crimp beads, sterling silver
3 #41-050-4 Wire Guardian™ wire protectors, gold plate
3 #48-289-00-4 3mm crimp covers, gold plate (from assortment pack)
32" #61-723-19-80 0.018" 19-strand Beadalon® stringing cable, satin gold

Tools: nippers, crimping pliers

TIPS:
* This rosary follows a traditional rosary pattern. A traditional rosary necklace is made with specific number of beads in specific locations, to remind the wearer which prayer in the rosary to pray next.

* The opening of this rosary necklace is about 23", which is about as short as you can go and still fit over your head without a clasp. Consider using additional spacers to make it a bit longer.

See our Beading Cable Technique Sheet for stringing instructions.

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