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Crystal Canary on “Golden Treasures”:
“Very elegant design using all the different shades of pearls with that unique gold focal. It…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Baby Blues”:
“Love the tiny hearts spread across the front! They look nice with the blue apatite…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Shimmery shell”:
“Lovely set! …” read »
Crystal Canary on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“What a beautiful pair of earrings! I'm so sorry to hear about your frustration over…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Dragon Blood”:
“I do see the alternating color of wire on the wrapped links in your chain--what a…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “All zipped up...and no place to go.”:
“Beautiful Becca.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“Great find KR - so unusual and a nice size. Yeah - I know who Sarah…” read »
Lil Punkinhed on “All zipped up...and no place to go.”:
“Beautiful! Wear it with your bath robe. Why not? You'll look mah-vellous dah-ling.…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Baby Blues”:
“The apatite seems to glow! I can see why you fell for them. Love the…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Shimmery shell”:
“Beautiful in its simplicity of design. The shell focal is gorgeous!…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Golden Treasures”:
“So beautiful and sunny looking! I have the same focal in Antique Silver but haven't…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Baby Blues”:
“Beautiful plus!!! I love the colors together and it is certainly my style.…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Shimmery shell”:
“This is a beautiful set to wear to work, shopping, the beach and then out to…” read »
K Ralston on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“Good morning all. Thanks for the kind words. Oh BLE, I meant to comment about the…” read »
Stingray on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“These are so regal looking.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Golden Treasures”:
“Such a pretty necklace Bev. So warm - like the sun. And the focal is so…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Baby Blues”:
“The rose gold hearts look great with the apatite beads. Wonderful necklace.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Shimmery shell”:
“Beautiful RF - the shell focal is so pretty with the little curlicue. Love the starfish…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“Beautiful KR - Wonderful beadwork around the rivolis even the backs. Some projects require many startovers…” read »
K Ralston on “Golden Treasures”:
“You find or create the most interesting focal. The design on this one and the shape…” read »
Granny Nancy on “Baby Blues”:
“What a sweet necklace. I too love apatite. This looks like a lovely necklace for a…” read »
BevB on “Dragon Blood”:
“Thank you, Pam!…” read »
BevB on “Shimmery shell”:
“Beautiful! I agree with K, you can wear this anywhere.…” read »
Maggies Mom on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“I admire your determination and beautiful handiwork.…” read »
K Ralston on “Shimmery shell”:
“I love this dark shell, and especially the pearls. The starfish ear wires are great. I'd…” read »
kye on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“I admire your tenacity. Really pretty results.…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Dragon Blood”:
“Dragon Blood jasper is a favorite of mine and this is beautiful!…” read »
BevB on “Dragon Blood”:
“Thanks Fresh Baked and Kye! I don't know if you can tell that I used both…” read »
kye on “Dragon Blood”:
“This is so pretty. The focal stone is just gorgeous and I really like the two…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“Hard but valuable lessons we all learn, huh? These are so pretty!…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Dragon Blood”:
“Love the up close peek at the shield, gorgeous wrapping. The beaded chain is a…” read »
BevB on “Dragon Blood”:
“Thanks, Beady!…” read »
BevB on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“Great job! That's a lot of work! I don't like the 1G thread. I like to…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Dragon Blood”:
“Bev - Beautiful necklace and beautiful wrapping. That stone is amazing - reminds me of a…” read »
BevB on “Simplicity”:
“Thanks ladies!…” read »
BevB on “Sardonyx Mala”:
“I make all of my malas with the same beads and try to use the same…” read »
BevB on “Desert Sands”:
“To all of you my thanks!…” read »
BevB on “Gentle Elegance”:
“All of my thanks to you!…” read »
BevB on “So So ELEGANT”:
“Very nice!…” read »

Waterfall Necklace

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About this design:

This delicate focal necklace is made with apatite chips & seed beads. I love how the gold stainless steel chain really makes the apatite stand out!

What you’ll need: (buy products below)

Gold (plated) Stainless Steel Cable Chain (3')
Gold 22 Gauge Wire (1 spool)
Gold 3mm Jump Rings (1 pkg.)
Lobster Clasp (1)
Apatite Chips (1/2 Strand)
Gold 8/0 Seed Beads (1 tube)
Gold Headpins (1 pkg.)
Gold Spike Drop (1)

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1:
begin with two 11.5" pieces of chain. Make two bead links- slide on 2 seed beads, a 3" piece of chain, 2 more seed beads, a 3.5" piece of chain, 2 seed beads, a bead link with 11 apatite chips, 2 seed beads, a 3.5" piece of chain, 2 seed beads, a 3" piece of chain, and 2 more seed beads. Attach the link to the chain-2" from the bottom. Attach another link an inch below and slide on the chain and beads in the same order, except make the apatite link 1.5" long. Finish by attaching the spike to the bottom of the apatite link. Make bead charms with the headpins & one apatite chip & attach directly to the bottom of each piece of chain.