This necklace is perfect for the guy in your life. Whether you are making a gift for your son or a hip dad, they are sure to love these classic heishi shells with the funky etched lizard pendant.
NOTE: This design makes a 16 in. necklace. Some men will need a larger size, if that is the case make sure you allow for more wire and beads.
Step one: Attach the 9mm sterling silver jump ring to the oval bone lizard pendent and set aside.
Step two: Cut an 18-inch length of ZambaPro 49 .014 jewelry wire. Use a 2mm antique brass-plated crimp bead to crimp to a 6mm gunmetal-plated open jump ring. For help using Crimp Beads please visit the Handy Tips section in the Learning Center. Attach the jump ring to the 12x6.5mm gunmetal-plated trigger clasp.
Step three: String eight inches of black lip hieshi shell beads, the lizard pendent and eight inches of shell beads. Use a crimp bead to crimp to a 6mm jump ring.
Approximate size: 16 inches Approximate cost: Under $20.00 Estimated time: Under an hour Difficulty level: Beginner
List of Components:
Oval bone pendant - lizard (BN-PEND03, qty 1)
Shell heishi beads - black lip (SHLHSH13, qty 1)
Sterling silver open jump ring (1.0 x 9.0mm) (SS-OJR40-F, qty 1)
2mm antique brass-plated crimp bead (BBA-CRM1, qty 2)
6mm gunmetal-plated open jump ring (BGM-OJR06, qty 2)
12x6.5mm gunmetal-plated trigger clasp (BGM-CL03, qty 1)
ZambaPro 49 .014 jewelry wire (ZP49-30F-014)
