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Pearl Necklace Projects

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Pearls are forever classic jewelry elements that can be used to make traditional was well as trendy necklace designs.

Filigree and Chunky Pearl Necklace

Brown Pearl and Filigree NecklaceTammy Powley

Add lots of drama with chunky brown-colored glass pearls and a large filigree silver-tone pendant in this fashion forward necklace design.

Pewter Pearls Ceramic Heart Necklace

Ceramic Heart Necklace CenterTammy Powley

A ceramic heart pendant is the focal point of this pearl, carnelian, and crystal necklace.

Pearl Peace Necklace

Pearl Peace NecklaceTammy Powley

A brass charm turns into a pendant with the help of a few rivets and some pretty burgundy-colored pearls.

Chocolate Pearls with Shibuichi Side Clasp Necklace

Chocolate Pearls with Shibuichi Side Clasp NecklaceTammy Powley

The Shibuichi shell-shaped clasp becomes part of the design along with chocolate-colored pearls, Egyptian alabaster crystals, and sterling spacer beads, and seed beads in this unique neutral-colored necklace design that will go with just about all the clothes in your closet.

Keshi Pearls and Shell Pendant Necklace

Keshi Pearls and Shell Pendant NecklaceTammy Powley
The beautiful textural appeal of Keshi pearls works perfectly with a dramatic shell pendant and accents of crystals in this necklace design.

Pearl Illusion Necklace

Pearl Illusion NecklaceTammy Powley
The idea behind the illusion style necklace is that the beads used are strung on threading medium that you can barely see.

Single Pearl Necklace

Single Pearl NecklaceTammy Powley
You can make traditional jewelry just as easily, if not more so, than artistic jewelry. This single pearl pendant on a chain is one of the all time classic jewelry designs.

Prom Queen Adjustable Necklace

Prom Queen Adjustable NecklaceTammy Powley
You can wear this pearl, crystals, chain, and wire necklace three different ways, so it's super versatile.

Pretty in Pink Necklace

Pretty in Pink Pearl NecklaceTammy Powley
We all have that favorite piece of jewelry we’ve made that we wear again and again. Mine happens to be a pink pearl tin cup necklace I like to call "Pretty in Pink."

Patriotic Necklace

Patriotic NecklaceTammy Powley
Use red and blue cathedral beads along with pretty pearls to create this red, white, and blue necklace.

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