Retired - Lucerne Necklace

PROJECT N7010
Designer: Rachel Zaimont
Skill Level: Beginner
The snowflake-like shape of this Austrian crystal edelweiss pendant calls to mind frosty mornings on the ski slope -- before hot cocoa at the lodge.
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.

  1. Using flush cutters, cut three pieces of sterling silver chain: one 1 inch piece and two 6 inch pieces.
  2. Cut the chalcedony gemstone chain into two 3 inch pieces.
  3. Open your 8mm jump ring. Slide the jump ring onto the Austrian crystal edelweiss pendant and close it.
  4. Thread the 1 inch piece of chain through the jump ring.
  5. Open a 3mm jump ring and attach one end of the 1 inch piece of chain to one 3 inch length of gemstone chain. Use another 3mm jump ring to attach the other end of the 1 inch piece of chain to the other piece of gemstone chain.
  6. Open another 3mm jump ring and attach the free end of one piece of gemstone chain to one 6-inch length of silver chain. Use another 3mm jump ring to do the same on the other side of the necklace.
  7. Open the 5mm jump ring and attach it to one end of the necklace.
  8. Open the loop on the silver clasp and attach it to the other end of the necklace.
  9. Close your clasp, and you're finished!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SWCR-6245 - Austrian Crystal, 6748 Edelweiss Pendant 18mm, 1 Piece, White Opal
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • CHX-1358 - Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Gemstone Drop Chain, High Polish Chalcedony Rondelles 3.5mm, 1 Inch, Blue
    Project uses 6 inches. You will need 6 packages.

  • CHA-1318 - Sterling Silver Delicate Flat Cable Chain 1.6mm-Bulk By The Foot
    Project uses 13 inches. You will need 2 packages.

  • FCL-02214 - Sterling Silver Straight Lobster Clasps 10mm (2)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-03050 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (10)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-03089 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 8mm 18 Gauge Heavy (10)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-03030 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 3mm 22 Gauge (20)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Winter
Ingredients CHX-1358, CHA-1318, FCL-02214, FJR-03050, FJR-03089, FJR-03030,

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.
Wire Wrapped Gemstone Chain,Blue Chalcedony Rondelles 3.5mm, Sterling Silver  (1 inch)
You will need 6 package(s).
1 package = 1 Inch.
$2.75 / Package | SKU: CHX-1358
Sterling Silver Delicate Flat Cable Chain, 1.6mm, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$4.49 / Package | SKU: CHA-1318
Lobster Clasps, Straight 10mm, Sterling Silver (2 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pieces.
$4.45 / Package | SKU: FCL-02214
Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 5mm 21 Gauge (10 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$3.75 / Package | SKU: FJR-03050
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FJR-03089
Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 3mm 22 Gauge (20 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$4.99 / Package | SKU: FJR-03030
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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