The lacy black ornamental patterns on the shell donuts and pendant were the inspiration for this dramatic layered piece. Stringing and wirework are the only techniques you need to complete the necklace - and you can wear it as a two-strand beauty or as one of two individual necklaces for very different impact.
Required Materials: Seed beads, crystal cubes, rice pearls, printed coins, rounds, teardrop pendant, etched donuts, oval chain, heavy oval chain, crimp tubes, wire, beading wire, silk ribbon (optional). See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Wire cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, crimping pliers. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Wirework, Stringing
Finished Size: 48" (necklace 1); 34" (necklace 2)
Originally Published: Beadwork, February/March 2008