My prom customer had a hard time deciding what type of necklace she wanted. Should she wear a Y-necklace? How about a choker style? But, maybe she wants a little longer piece? "Not to worry," I told her, and that's when I decided to make a necklace that was versatile enough for her to wear more than one way.
I did this by using chain, beads, and wire, and then using a hook on one end and triple loop on the other. This way, she could attach the hook into various spots along the length of chain and wear it with the dangling part in front as a Y-necklace,
3 hematite heart beads
19 - 4mm Czech dark purple crystals
7 - 4mm light purple pearls
1 - sterling heart bead (I got this particular bead from Rio Grande.)
16 inches of sterling Figaro chain
approx. 30 inches 24 gauge sterling wire
approx. 6 inches of 20 gauge sterling wire
jeweler's files
round-nosed pliers
flat-nosed pliers
wire cutters
I combined a number of techniques in this piece including the triple loop technique, which I used to finish off the hook as well as and silver heart that dangles in the front when worn as a Y-necklace or back if worn as a choker.
I've used this same basic design and different bead and wire combinations a number of times, and it really helps to create a piece you'll never get bored with because you can wear it so many different ways.
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All graphics created by Tammy Powley.
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