Cascading Cross Necklace

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This Swarovski inspired necklace features a dazzling combination of Swarovski crystals, sterling silver and rhodium-plating. Wear this necklace on special occasions and for everyday elegance.

Step one: Cut a length of chain 17 inches long, attach each end to a part of the toggle clasp using an open jump ring. Cut a length of three cuplinks and attach that to the center of your chain using an open jump ring. Attach the cross to the other end of that dangle using an open jump ring.

Step two: String a bicone, twist bead and another bicone onto a headpin. Trim any excess wire and make a Simple Loop to connect this dangle one link to the side of the cross. Repeat this step on the opposite side of the cross.

Approximate length: 17 inches long with three inch dangle
Approximate cost: Under $40
Estimated time: Under one hour
Difficulty level: Beginner

List of Components:
5301 4mm Swarovski bicone vitrail medium (5301-VMED4, qty 4)
5621 14mm Swarovski twist crystal (5621-CRY14, qty 2)
Rhodium-plated Swarovski cuplink chain (90005-RCRY, qty 2 feet)
Sterling silver fancy cross charm (ISCH-0021, qty 1)
Sterling silver 13mm round toggle clasp (SS-TOG19, qty 1)
Sterling silver open jump ring (SS-OJR30-B, qty 4)
Sterling silver 1 1/2-inch head pin (SS-HP0X, qty 2)

Tools used:
Side-cutters - semi-flush (TOOL-131)
Chain nose pliers (TOOL-106)
Jump ring opener (TOOL-513)


Purchase Idea Kit Components

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5301 4mm Faceted Bicone Vitrail Medium
5301 4mm Faceted Bicone Vitrail MediumLength 4mm, Width 4mm
Product Code: 5301-VMED4
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5621 14mm Twist Crystal
5621 14mm Twist CrystalLength 14mm, Width 14mm
Product Code: 5621-CRY14
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90005 11.5mm Sterling Silver Cuplink Chain Crystal
90005 11.5mm Sterling Silver Cuplink Chain CrystalLink 11.5x7mm
Product Code: 90005-RCRY
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Sterling Silver Fancy Cross Charm
Sterling Silver Fancy Cross CharmHeight 30mm, Width 21mm
Product Code: ISCH-0021
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STG 13mm Round Toggle Clasp
STG 13mm Round Toggle ClaspLoop 13mm, Bar 24mm
Product Code: SS-TOG19
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STG Open Jump Ring - 0.030 x .140 inches (0.75 x 3.55mm)
STG Open Jump Ring - 0.030 x .140 inches (0.75 x 3.55mm)Diameter 3.5mm, 21 gauge
Product Code: SS-OJR30-B
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1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 20 Gauge (Sterling Silver)
1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 20 Gauge (Sterling Silver)Length 1 1/2", 20 Gauge
Product Code: SS-HP0X
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Side Cutters - Semi Flush
Side Cutters - Semi Flush 
Product Code: TOOL-131
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Chain Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers 
Product Code: TOOL-106
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Jump Ring Opener
Jump Ring Opener 
Product Code: TOOL-513
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