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Serinity Pearls Choker Bridal Jewellery Project

May 25, 2023 3 min read

Handmade Pearl Choker Necklace using Serinity pearls from Bluestreak Crystals

How to create a stunning necklace for your bridal wardrobe with Serinity Pearls. Are you looking for the perfect piece of jewelry to complete your bridal ensemble? Look no further than a beautiful, handcrafted Serenity pearls necklace! With a few simple jewelry making techniques, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece that will make a statement on your wedding day. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to create your own pearl necklace.

 

Component List:

The full list of pearls, components and tools needed to complete this project can be found below. If you click on the product description (link), the respective product page will open, where each item can be viewed and added to cart:

 

Component Image
Component Name / Link To Purchase
 Component Quantity
Serinity Pearls Baroque Drop 12mm White
Serinity Pearls Baroque Drop 12mm White x 6
Serinity Pearls Baroque Drop 14mm White
Serinity Pearls Baroque Drop 12mm White
x 4
Serinity Pearls Baroque Elongated 14mm White
Serinity Pearls Baroque Elongated 14mm White
x 8
Serinity Pearls Baroque Round 12mm White
Serinity Pearls Baroque Round 12mm White
x 6
Silver plated crimp beads
Silver Plated Crimp Beads 2mm
x 2
Silver plated crimp covers
Silver Plated Crimp Covers 3mm
x 2
Silver plated jump rings
Silver Plated Jump Rings 4mm
x 2
Silver Plated Trigger Clasp Silver Plated Trigger Clasp x 1
Clear Illusion thread
Monofilament Illusion Thread Clear x 1
https://www.bluestreakcrystals.com/products/crimping-pliers Crimp Pliers
x 1
Round Nose Pliers Round Nose Pliers
x 1
Chain Nose Pliers Chain Nose Pliers
x 1
Bead Board Bead Board
x 1
Scissors
Scissors
x 1

 

 

Instructions

Step 1

Loop the thread through a jump ring

Thread the Illusion Cord through the hole of the crimp bead, then through one of the jump rings and back into the crimp bead as shown.

Loop the thread through a jump ring

 

Step 2

Crimp the loop securely into place

Keeping a firm grip of the thread to ensure that both parts of the thread stay within the crimp bead, using crimping pliers (or any jewellery making or household pliers will do) crush the crimp bead first one way, then the other, to grip the Illusion Cord in place permanently.

Crimp the loop securely into place

 

The Illusion Cord should now stay in place when the thread is pulled.  Once the thread is secure within the crushed crimp bead, cut off the excess thread leaving about 1 cm which can then be threaded back through the threaded pearls.

Step 3

Design the pattern of the pearls

Using the grooves on the bead Board as a guide, lay out the pearls in the order you find most pleasing. We opted for an asymmetrical design with the largest pearls clustered to one side and tapering off into the thinner pearls as it nears the clasp. The bead board also allows you to see how long the necklace is becoming and it helps you judge where the front of your necklace is when building the pattern.

Step 4

Thread on the pearls

Thread the pearls onto the Illusion Cord following the design established with the help of the bead board. With asymmetrical designs it’s important to pay attention to the direction you want the pearls to be facing to ensure the pearls flow in the way you want them to.

Step 5

Finish the other end of the necklace

To secure the second end of the necklace, you will need to repeat Step 1, ensuring that you tighten the Illusion Cord so that there is no excess.  Once the thread is secure within the crushed crimp bead, cut off the excess thread leaving about 1 cm which can then be threaded back through the threaded pearls. This will conceal the tail and guard against scratchy wires.

Step 6

Add the clasp

Open the jump ring by using two pliers and twisting the jump ring in opposite directions, this will safely open the jump ring. 

Add the clasp

 

Thread the open jump ring through the loop on one end of the necklace.  Close the jump ring using the two pliers to pull the ends of the jump ring together.

Repeat this process on the other end of the necklace. While the jump ring is still open loop on the trigger clasp as well and then close it using the pliers.

 

Congratulations you have completed the project!