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Crystal Bead Necklace Projects

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Sparkling crystals will get your necklace designs noticed. Here are some necklace projects incorporating crystal beads.

Gunmetal/Jet Crystal Tassel Necklace

Gunmetal and Jet Crystal Tassel NecklaceTammy Powley
This design all started with the large roundelle jet crystal bead. Eventually, it became the focal point of this tassel necklace that incorporates gun metal chain and findings.

Swarovski Crystal Starfish and Sterling Silver Chain Necklace

Get your sparkle on with a crystal starfish component, crystal beads, and sterling chain all combined in this necklace design.

Kokopelli Pendant and Turquoise Bead Mix Necklace

Kokopelli Pendant and Turquoise Bead Mix NecklaceTammy Powley
String up an eclectic mix of turquoise and clear colored glass beads, and adorn it with a Native American inspired copper Kokopelli pendant for a one of a kind necklace.

Pink Crystal and Brown Lava Bead Necklace

Finished Crystal and Lava Bead NecklaceTammy Powley
Brown and pink are a perfect wardrobe combination, so it made sense to combine pink crystal beads and brown lava beads in this beaded necklace design.

Endless Knotted No Clasp Crystal Necklace Tutorial

Endlessly Knotted No Clasp Crystal NecklaceTammy Powley
This tutorial is a little more advanced than your average bead stringing project, but the time and patience is well worth the effort when you see the finished results of your endlessly knotted crystal necklace. There's no clasp, so you can just slip it over your neck and get ready to sparkle with these amazing red crystal beads.

Opal Crystal Elegance Necklace

Crystal Opal Elegane NecklaceTammy Powley
Gorgeous opal crystals make up this simple and elegant necklace design.

Crystal Badge Lanyard Necklace

Crystal Badge Lanyard NecklaceTammy Powley
More and more of us these days are required to wear badges where we work, but just because we have to wear something utilitarian around our necks doesn’t mean they can’t also be attractive as well as a functional piece of jewelry.

True Blue Crystal Flower Necklace

True Blue Crystal Flower NecklaceTammy Powley
Blue is a color that looks good on almost anyone and with the addition of crystals, sparkle, and a flower motif this necklace is fun to make and even more fun to wear.

Chain and Jet Crystal Y-Necklace

Chain and Jet Crystal Y-NecklaceTammy Powley
Y-necklaces are a staple jewelry design and so are jet crystal beads which becomes the focal point of this necklace.

Glitter & Gold Necklace

Glitter & Gold NecklaceTammy Powley
Make a glittery gold pearl and crystal necklace in just a few minutes using gold colored beading wire.

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