The lovely glass bead used in this free necklace design goes by a number of names including mermaid beads and mystic aura beads. They've even been mistaken for moonstone gemstones! They are 2 half-spheres of frosted glass fused together with an AB layer in the center, providing a mystical shimmering effect.

Created by: Janet Boyington

Designer Tips

• Cut chain in the center.
• Cut 3"" of sterling silver wire.
• Make a wire-wrapped loop, attached to one end of the cut chain. For step-by-step instructions on making wire-wrapped loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
• Add the beads: moon bead, ""mermaid"" bead, moon bead, in whichever configuration is pleasing.
• Wire-wrap the second side to the other half of the chain necklace. Voila!
  

• 2 each #24-975-05 Sterling Silver Tiny Crescent Moon Bead
• 1 strand (use 1 bead) #28-010-06-045 Fused Glass 6mm Round Bead, Matte Crystal AB
• 1 ozt (use about 3"") #64-328 Sterling Silver Wire, Round, 22ga, Half Hard
• 1 each #50-101-18-16 Sterling Silver Hammered Oval Cable Chain Necklace, 16"", 2.3mm

Tools

• #69-056 EURO TOOL Side Flush Cutter
• #69-275-03 Wubbers Chain-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers
• #69-275-02 Wubbers Round-Nose Jewelry Making Pliers