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Gemstone Necklace Projects

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Transform gemstones into fabulous jewelry with these necklace tutorials.

Turquoise Cross and Faceted Onyx Necklace

Turquoise Cross and Faceted Onyx NecklaceTammy Powley

A cross carved from turquoise is the focal piece for this dramatic necklace that also includes faceted onyx beads and ceramic beads and a dash of pewter.

Raku Floral Pendant and Mother-of-Pearl Necklace

Raku Floral PendantTammy Powley

A beautiful Raku-style ceramic flower pendant is the focal point of this mother-of-pearl, copper, and ceramic necklace.

Ruby Zoisite and Amethyst Go Green Necklace

Ruby Zoisite and Amethyst Go Green NecklaceTammy Powley

A tree of life pewter pendant is combined with gemstone beads of amethyst and ruby zoisite as well as silver-tone chain and pewter beads in this double strand necklace design.

Lovely Lapis Dangle Necklace

Lovely Lapis Dangle NecklaceTammy Powley

I had been hoarding a few strands of luscious Lapis beads for way too long, and finally decided to make necklace using which incorporates dangle elements of Lapis onto a sterling chain.

Heart Throb Necklace

Heart Throb NecklaceTammy Powley
Carnelian, poppy jasper, and moonstone beads with an agate heart pendant make up this cool looking necklace.

Graduation Celebration Necklace

Graduation Celebration NecklaceTammy Powley
Celebrate with crystals, hematite stars, and hematite hearts dangling from this uniquely patterned chain.

Va Va Va Voom Necklace

Va Va Va Voom NecklaceTammy Powley
I had the urge to make something that would really stand out, and this chunky design is definitely noticed. Thus, I call it Va Va Va Voom!

Chunky, Funky Heart Necklace

Chunky, Funky Heart NecklaceTammy Powley
This necklace design was inspired by the thought of Valentine's Day and by this Caymanite heart pendant. I wanted to create a design that had a Valentine theme, but that was not the traditional pink or red heart design.

Oriental Gold Necklace

Oriental Gold NecklaceTammy Powley
Reminiscent of Memoirs of a Geisha, this gold, red, and black necklace was actually inspired by Venetian glass beads.

Simply Turquoise Necklace

Simply Turquoise NecklaceTammy Powley
The look is simply and so is the technique. You can make this necklace and have it around your neck in just a few minutes.

Serenity Ceramic, Wire, & Stone Necklace

Serenity Ceramic, Wire, & Stone NecklaceTammy Powley
With this unique assortment of ceramic, wire, hemp, and stone, you can create a unique necklace with an industrial flair.

Harlequin Wire, Onyx, Mother of Pearl, and Crystal Necklace

Harlequin Wire, Onyx, Mother of Pearl, and Crystal NecklaceTammy Powley
Nothing it more classic than the combination of black and white. Add some sterling silver wire to these beads, which are a mixture of mother-of-pearl, black onyx, and crystals.

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