Tivoli Necklace

PROJECT PROJ-JB-N0005
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
This necklace brings gold and silver elements together to form a striking mixed metals design. The focal is a lovely thistle design from TierraCast with a PRESTIGE crystal dangle accent.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

In this project, you will start by making your focal so that it has time to dry before you finish the rest of the design. Please note, you will also be custom making part of your clasp. If you would prefer, you can skip this step and use a 5mm or 6mm jump ring instead.
  1. Please start by watching the video: How to Make a Focal Link with a Button and a Bezel. The video uses super glue, which you can use if you have it, or E6000 glue which is listed in the project components. For this project, you will want to position the thistle and link so that it is vertically oriented versus horizontally which is shown in the video. Please see project photos if there is any confusion as to orientation. Please make your focal link and let dry for at least several hours.
  2. Place onto a ball head pin 1 bead cap facing up, 1 Olive bead, and one bead cap facing down. Create a wrapped wire loop after the last bead cap. Trim off excess wire.
  3. Open a jump ring and link it to the bottom loop on the focal link and also the wrapped wire loop of the dangle you made in the previous step. Close the jump ring.
  4. Cut the following lengths of chain: 2 lengths of silver chain that are 6 inches long each, 4 lengths of silver chain that are 3 inches long each, and 4 lengths of gold chain that are 3 inches long each.
  5. Open a jump ring and link onto it the following 3-inch lengths of chain: 1 silver, 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 gold. Close the jump ring. On the other side of the chains, open and attach another jump ring. Close that jump ring too. Make a second one of these chain sections in the exact same way.
  6. Open a jump ring and link it to the top loop of the focal link and one of the jump rings from one of the chain sections you just made. Close the jump ring. Repeat this step with your other chain section.
  7. Open a jump ring and connect it to the jump ring on the other side of one of your chain sections (the side not connected to the focal link) and also connect onto it the end chain link of one of your 6-inch lengths of chain. Close the jump ring. Repeat this step on the other side of your necklace.
  8. Open a jump ring and connect it to the other side of one of the 6 inch lengths of chain as well as the loop at the base of the lobster clasp. Close the jump ring.
  9. Almost done! Next, please watch the video: Jewelry Making Hack: How to Complete a Clasp Set. This video will show you how to make the other half of your clasp, the part that the lobster clasp will latch onto. Please watch the video and make this part of your clasp from a ball head pin.
  10. Open a jump ring and link it to the loop on the base of the clasp section you just completed as well as the end link of the 6 inch chain length on the side of your necklace that is not complete. Close the jump ring. All done! Enjoy.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FCL-7523 - Nunn Design Lobster Clasps, Curve 12mm, Silver Plated (2 Pieces)
    Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • FHP-1262 - Nunn Design Head Pin, with Ball Head 2 Inches Long and 20 Gauge Thick Antiqued Silver (10 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • CHA-0144 - Antiqued Gold Plated Cable Chain, 2x2.5mm, by Nunn Design Chain, by the Foot
    Project uses 12 inches. You will need 1 package(s).

  • CHA-0145 - Antiqued Silver Plated Cable Chain, 2x2.5mm, by Nunn Design Chain, by the Foot
    Project uses 24 inches. You will need 2 package(s).

  • FJR-3914 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge 22k Gold Plated (100 pcs)
    Project uses 11 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • PND-480 - Button, Thistle 14.5mm, Antiqued Silver Plated, by TierraCast (1 Piece)
    Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • FCO-3422 - Nunn Design Antiqued 24kt Gold Plated Pewter Collage Bezel Round 2-Loop Link 12.8mm
    Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • BMB-08037 - Nunn Design Bead Caps, 6mm Floral Petals, Antiqued Gold (4 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
    Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • PRES-5044-CGS7 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5044 Olive Bead 7x6mm, Crystal Golden Shadow (1 Piece)
    Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Spring
Ingredients FCL-7523, FHP-1262, CHA-0144, CHA-0145, FJR-3914, PND-480, FCO-3422, BMB-08037, XTL-1054, PRES-5044-CGS7,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FCL-7523
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FHP-1262
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: CHA-0144
Antiqued Silver Plated Cable Chain, 2x2.5mm, by Nunn Design Chain, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$3.49 / Package | SKU: CHA-0145
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge 22k Gold Plated (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$4.17 / Package | SKU: FJR-3914
Button, Thistle 14.5mm, Antiqued Silver Plated, by TierraCast (1 Piece)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$1.69 / Package | SKU: PND-480
Nunn Design Antiqued 24kt Gold Plated Pewter  Collage Bezel Round 2-Loop Link 12.8mm
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: FCO-3422
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: BMB-08037
E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.19 / Package | SKU: XTL-1054
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5044 Olive Bead 7x6mm, Crystal Golden Shadow (1 Piece)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$1.49 / Package | SKU: PRES-5044-CGS7
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020

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