Free Projects : pearls

A Walk in the Forest Necklace

Tricia G. — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Create an earthy focal piece using semiprecious stone and crystal dangles.

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Sweetheart

Michelle M. — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:11:00 GMT

While playing with ideas for bridesmaids' jewelry for her upcoming wedding, Abbie made this lovely necklace with pink glass, freshwater rice pearls, black cable chain, a heart-shaped sterling silver toggle clasp, and a pink glass briolette with a bail for the center pendant. Pearls are always perfect for weddings, and the black chain and wire make the necklace both dramatic and romantic. This project was originally published in Stringing Spring 2005....(read more)

Opera Elegance

Michelle M. — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:03:00 GMT

This elegant multistrand necklace from Stringing magazine features three shapes of silver pearls. ...(read more)

Rachael's Wedding Bracelet

Beading Daily — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:35:00 GMT

Rebecca created this beautiful aqua bracelet of pearls and crystals for her sister Rachael's wedding. This multi-strand piece works up very quickly-Rebecca created this "something new" bracelet the morning of the wedding!...(read more)

Pearl, Agate and Silver Set

Beading Daily — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:37:00 GMT

Create a matching set of jewelry (necklace, bracelet and earrings). The basic design includes chain and wirewrapped dangles. Depending upon the clasp you choose, this basic design can be adjusted to fit any size. The necklace shown uses pearls paired with gemstone leaves, but you can used any drilled beads. ...(read more)

Love Birds Necklace

Beading Daily — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:01:00 GMT

The love birds connector piece reminded me of that grade school song: “Two little love birds, sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g . . .” I wanted to use that connector as the centerpiece for my necklace, but it didn’t seem substantial enough on its own. I decided to create my own pendant by combining the connector with the large brass ring and a filigree tube bead. I added some brown silk cord and seed bead daisies for an extra dash of color and texture. ...(read more)

Lovey’s Earrings

Beading Daily — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:44:00 GMT

These easy crystal, pearl, and glass earrings match Lovey's Ring. ...(read more)

Lovey’s Ring

Beading Daily — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:44:00 GMT

Make this gaudy Lovey Howell ring using ladder stitch. Combine one blown glass twisted tube with Swarovski pearls and fuchsia crystal bicones for a ring that you won't soon forget. Watch out Ginger! ...(read more)

Champagne Necklace

Beading Daily — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:47:00 GMT

Scattered pearls, wrapped with wire to sparkling ribbon, appear to bubble up like champagne in a glass flute. With six tiers of festive streamers, glints of silver, and subtly colored pearls, this bib-style necklace lends a festive air to any occasion. This project originally appeared in the book Create Jewelry: Pearls by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett. ...(read more)

Tide Pool

Beading Daily — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:30:00 GMT

This single strand bracelet features keishi pearls that link wired crystals, crystal dangles on chain, strung glass rondelles and silver spacers. The bracelet is a reflection of individual components of the ocean swirling together in harmony when the tide has come and gone. A photo of this bracelet was featured in Stringing magazine. ...(read more)

Coastal Forest

Beading Daily — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 05:33:00 GMT

The lampworked pendant used in this necklace reminded Kitty of the Oregon Coast’s rugged landscape and moss-covered trees. The pearls and amber enhance the pendant’s glow. ...(read more)

Gold and Good Fortune

Beading Daily — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:50:00 GMT

Richly colored garnets, gold mesh ribbon, bronze pearls, and patinated findings harmonize with the Chinese good fortune pendant in this necklace. This project is from Stringing magazine. ...(read more)

Rock Star Lariat Necklace

Beading Daily — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:37:00 GMT

Seed beads and pearls in graduated colors are the perfect accompaniment to Christi Friesen’s polymer clay “Rock Stars.” Long enough (55 inches) to be worn several ways, this lariat will get so much attention that you’ll feel like a rock star when you wear it! ...(read more)

Retro Brooch

Beading Daily — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 01:25:00 GMT

This beaded pin with garnets and pearls evokes the classic styles of the 1940s and 50s. ...(read more)