First Dance Necklace Tutorial

Gold Multi-Strand Wedding Necklace with Crystal Pave Pendant

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueChain & Jump Rings

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size24 Inches

Can't you just imagine a bride wearing this necklace during her first dance? It would sparkle and shine under the lights! author signature

Crystal components are perfect for wedding jewelry. Cynthia showcased a crystal pave pendant at the center of this multi-strand necklace. She complemented it with golden chain and a strand of dazzling crystal cuplink chain. You can see more of this necklace and other great wedding jewelry ideas in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Cut a length of 1.5mm gold-plated brass diamond cut ball chain approximately 14 ½ inches long. Add a JBB 2mm brass fancy crimp end cap with loop to each end and crimp in place. Attach the JBB gold-plated pewter leaf and flower hook and eye clasp to each end using a 14K/20 gold-filled 6mm 20.5 gauge open round jump ring for each.

Crimp End and End Cap Tutorial
More Crimp End and End Cap Basics
Fancy Crimp End Tutorial
Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video

Cut a length of 11.5mm gold-plated cuplink chain in Crystal approximately 19 inches long. Attach one end to the jump ring at one end of your necklace. Attach the other end to the jump ring at the other end of your necklace.

Cut a length of 3mm gold-plated brass double link rolo chain approximately 23 inches long. Attach one end to the jump ring at one end of your necklace. Attach the other end to the jump ring at the other end of your necklace.

Attach a 26mm rhodium pave pendant in Crystal and Rose Gold to the center of the rolo chain using a jump ring.

List of Components
67563 26mm Rhodium Pave Pendant Crystal Rose Gold/Golden Shadow/Moonlight (67563-CRGCGSCML26, qty 1)
1.5mm Gold-Plated Brass Diamond Cut Ball Chain By the Foot (BTF-0531, qty 2)
90005 11.5mm Gold-Plated Cuplink Chain Crystal (90005-GCRY, qty 2)
3mm Gold-Plated Brass Double Link Rolo Chain By the Foot (BTF-0961, qty 2)
JBB 2mm Brass Fancy Crimp End Cap with Loop (BB-ENDCAP07, qty 2)
14K/20 Gold-Filled 6mm 20.5 gauge Open Round Jump Ring (FIND-1839, qty 3)
JBB Gold-Plated Pewter Leaf and Flower Hook and Eye Clasp (PG-CL003, qty 1)

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