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Beginning Wire Necklaces

Necklaces may seem like big jewelry projects to take one, but not if you start with some easy wire jewelry projects like these.

Memory Wire Beaded Chokers

Necklace size memory wire is perfect to use for making these sparkling beaded chokers.

Bead & Wire Chain

This design can be used to make a bracelet or necklace. There are many possibilities with this design.

Crystal Freedom Necklace

The theme for this wire, chain, and crystal necklace design came from the idea of freedom and starting a new life.

Classy Pearl and Wire Necklace

With classic pearls and some thin sterling wire, you can make your own classy pearl necklace.

Cube Crystal and Chain Necklace

Begin your chain and crystal cube necklace.

Rainbow Glass Necklace

This Rainbow Glass Necklace uses wire, bead, chain, and of course, glass to make a colorful necklace that is perfect for a hot, summer day.

The Long and the Short of It

A jewelry problem turned into a handy solution for shortening a beaded necklace using a little wire.

Floating Flower Necklace

Created to enhance a favorite, lampwork beads, this small grouping of beads in this necklace float because they are not anchored into position. They will slide and move as the person who wears the necklace moves.

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