Love is the Answer - Necklace

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Spring Supplement
Created by: Mollie Valente

#64-980-24 24-gauge sheet metal, copper
#44-048-40 19mm peace sign pendant, sterling silver
#44-048-42 10mm peace sign charm connectors, sterling silver
#44-048-41 11mm peace sign charm, sterling silver
#49-947-44-7 13mm TierraCast™ Hammertone round link, antiqued copper plate
#26-812-006 9x8mm fluted rondelle bead, antiqued copper
#26-813-122 8mm collared puffed oval beads with notched edges, antiqued copper
#26-814-02 2mm round beads, solid copper
#20-635-363 5mm freshwater potato pearls, green
#20-638-09-273 8mm freshwater faceted potato pearls, purple
#21-000-079-65 8x15x5mm "couch cushion" gemstone beads, green tourmalated quartz
#21-908-079 8x5mm faceted gemstone rondelles, green tourmalated quartz
#37-145-7 6mm round jump rings, antiqued copper plate
#37-136-7 5mm round jump rings, antiqued copper plate
#37-722-7 2" standard eye pins, antiqued copper plate
#37-422-7 2" standard head pins, antiqued copper plate
#40-099-01-7 4.2mm curb chain, antiqued copper plate
#61-723-19-54 0.018" 19-strand Beadalon® stringing cable, copper satin
#41-252-8 2mm crimp tubes, copper
#41-050-8 Wire Guardian™ wire protectors, copper plate
#39-159 Scalloped toggle clasp, antiqued copper plate
Silver-color eyelets (look in the scrapbooking aisle of your local craft store)

The silver-color eyelets provide contrast to the copper and add a finished look to the necklace.

NOTE: If you like this design, check out the matching “Give Peace a Chance” bracelet.

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