Olivine Dreams - Necklace

This free necklace project features olivine cubic zirconia beads dangling from a sterling necklace chain from Rings & Things.

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Suggested Materials:
16 #19-043-342 3mm faceted round gemstone beads, olivine cubic zirconia
7 #19-208-342 8x6mm faceted tip-drilled puffed rectangle gemstone beads,
olivine cubic zirconia
8 #24-990-03 3mm round metal beads, sterling silver
8 #37-557 1" extra-thin ball-end head pins, sterling silver
7" #64-328 22-gauge half-hard round wire, sterling silver
15 #37-295-240 4mm round jump rings, sterling silver
1 #50-100-01-18 18" twisted-wire oval cable chain necklace, sterling silver

Tools and supplies:
flat-nose pliers (#65-080)
round-nose pliers (#65-200)
chain-nose pliers (#65-300)
cutters (#69-056)
Chain Sta (#69-148)

TIPS:
* Use 22-gauge sterling silver wire to create custom bails for the tip-drilled rectangle beads.

* A Chain Sta (#69-148) holds the necklace chain, making it easy to evenly space and attach the charm dangles.

NOTE: If you like this necklace, check out the matching "Olivine Dreams" earrings.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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