Retired - Vintage Links Necklace

PROJECT N2097
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
This necklace features true vintage links, over 30 years old. This necklace can be worn in a trendy long style or doubled up for a multi-strand look. So versatile, you'll want to make endless combinations of colors.
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.

This finished necklace is 44 Inches in length. It can be worn long or doubled up. You can also easily modify the length by adjusting the length of chain throughout the design.
  1. For this necklace you will need 12 lengths of chain 2 1/2 inches each. Using your flush cutters, cut off your chain lengths.
  2. Using the jump rings you will attach the links to the chain pieces. Pattern: 25mm black link, chain, 22mm crystal link, chain, 22mm black link, chain, 25mm crystal link, chain, 22mm black link, chain, 22mm crystal link, chain. Repeat once more in this same order to link up with the first 25mm black link. Complete the necklace by attaching this last link.
  3. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHA-9670 - Antiqued 22K Gold Plated Cable Chain 3.4mm Bulk By The Foot
    Project uses 30 Inches. You will need 3 packages.

  • FJR-5252 - Gold Tone Brass Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 24 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCV-54 - Vintage Lucite Antiqued Gold Toned Rivoli Pendant Link Jet 25mm (4)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCV-52 - Vintage Lucite Antiqued Gold Toned Rivoli Pendant Link Crystal 25mm (4)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCV-41 - Vintage Lucite Antiqued Gold Toned Rivoli Pendant Link Jet 22mm (6)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCV-39 - Vintage Lucite Antiqued Gold Toned Rivoli Pendant Link Crystal 22mm (6)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Vintage Look
Ingredients FJR-5252,

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.
Gold Tone Brass Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.19 / Package | SKU: FJR-5252
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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