Retired - Red Agate Necklace

PROJECT N3026
Designer: Karlin Jones
Skill Level: Beginner
This necklace showcases a beautiful tapered Agate bead on a gold plated chain. It is simple and elegant, with a great pop of rich red color.
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.

Please note: I am using a 3" head pin for this project and turning it into an eye pin because a 3" eye pin is not available and I need that extra long length. This necklace measures 18" long.
  1. Begin by cutting 2 lengths of chain measuring 8" each. Set aside.
  2. Take your headpin, snip off the head with your flush cutters and create a simple wire loop.
  3. Slide your headpin through your Agate bead and create another simple wire loop.
  4. Open up two jump rings with your pliers and slide them through the simple wire loops on either side of your Agate tube bead. Do not close the jump rings quite yet.
  5. Slip on the last link from one side of your length of chain onto one of the open jump rings.
  6. Repeat this step with your other length of chain and the other open jump ring.
  7. Close both jump rings with your pliers.
  8. Now open up two more jump rings and slide each onto the last links on the other ends of your lengths of chain.
  9. Close up one of your jump rings with your pliers.
  10. Onto the other open jump ring, slide on your clasp and close.
  11. Your necklace is now ready.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHA-99970 - Bright 22K Gold Plated Long And Short Chain 2.5x4.5mm - Bulk By The Foot
    Project uses 16 inches. You will need 2 packages.

  • SPAG-132 -
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-05223 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 21 Gauge 3 Inches (25)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

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

  • FCL-4720 - 22K Gold Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 10mm (6)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Ingredients CHA-99970, FJR-3914, FCL-4720,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
22K Gold Plated Figaro Chain, 2.5mm, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: CHA-99970
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
Lobster Clasps, Curve 10mm, 22K Gold Plated (6 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pieces.
$4.99 / Package | SKU: FCL-4720
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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