By: Gini                    Project Type:  Bead Stringing    

 Rose Quartz Pendant

The Rose Quartz Flower that is the focal point of this Necklace is a classic carving that can be used for many types of projects. It is available in many type of materials. We have seen it in Clear and Opaque Crystal, Rhodonite, Jade, Sodalities, Lapis Lazuli, and Turquoise. The seed beads, smaller crystals and Swarovski Pearls help to keep the costs down and keep the necklace light in weight. So find your flower and get creative with color, we hope you enjoy this creating and wearing this project.

Materials:

Necklace:

• 54 inches .018 Acculon, Bealon or other Tiger Tail type of beading wire

• 10 - 3 x 6 facetted rose quartz crystal disc beads

• 2 - rose quartz 10 mm teardrops

• 6 - 6mm white Swarovski pearls

• 8 - 4mm white Swarovski pearls

• 1 bottle white AB Delicas beads

• 1 - 2mm sterling silver bead

• 1 - sterling silver S hook clasp

• 4 - sterling silver crimp beads

• 4 - sterling silver crimp covers

• 2 - double-drilled pearl spacer bars

Pendant

• 1 – 2” carved rose quartz flower with center hole

• 1 –10 mm white Swarovski pearl

• 8 – 3mm green freshwater pearls

• 12 inches #24 silver wire

• 6 inches #22 silver wire

Instructions:

To assemble the pendant:

1. Cut 6 inches #22 silver wire and center it in the center hole of the quartz flower.

2. Press the wire tightly against the front and back of the flower, and then turn a half twist at the back of the flower petal.

3. Grasping just above the pendant and holding the wires together tightly, place them at the back (large end) of the jaw of round-nose pliers.

4.  Turn the wire forward, toward yourself and the pendant, to shape a round hanger, the bail, then wrap the ends tightly around the bottom of the wire 3 times, concealing it behind the flower.

5. To make the decorative center of the flower, cut 12 inches of #24 silver wire.

6. Place a 3mm green freshwater pearl on the wire about an inch from the end, then double the wire.

7. Twist the doubled wire gently until you have a wire stem around ½ inch long.

8. Continue the process, twisting the stems side by side, and gently shaping then into a small circle, approximately 1/8 inch across.

9. Twist the ends together to close the circle. These will represent the stamens of the flower, so the number and length can vary according to your preference.

10. Next, place 6” of #22 silver wire through the hole of the 10mm pearl and center the wire.

11. Twist the ends together once, then place the circle of stamens behind the pearl. Insert the wire on the 10 mm pearl through the center hole of the flower and wrap around the wire forming the pendant hanger.

12.  The pendant is ready to be placed on the necklace.

To Assemble the necklace:

1. Cut two 27” strands of wire.

2. Place tape 2 ½ inches from one end of each of the wires.

3. On the top strand, string 5 and 1/4 inches of Delicas seed beads and a double drilled pearl spacer (using the top hole).

4. Next, place 2 inches of Delicas beads, one 4mm pearl, one 3 x 6 mm rose quartz disc, one 6mm pearl, one 3x 6 rose quartz disc, one 4mm pearl, and 1 and ½ inches of Delicas seed beads.

5. On the bottom strand, place 5 and 3/8 inches of Delicas seed beads and thread through the bottom hole of the double-drilled pearl.

6. Next, place 1 and 15/16 inches of seed beads, one 4mm pearl, one 3/6 rose quartz disc, one 6mm pearl, one 10mm rose quartz teardrop, one 6mnm pearl, one 3 x 6 mm rose quartz disc, one 4mm pearl, and 1 and ½ inches of Delicas seed beads.

7. Both strands of wire will pass through the next three beads. Please note that both wire strands pass through the three center beads, so make sure the beads selected have big enough holes to do so.

8. Place both strands through one 3x6 mm rose quartz disc and the 2mm silver bead. This is the center point of the necklace.

9. Add the Pendant, and then pass both strands through one 3x6 mm rose quartz disc.

10. String the other half in mirror image, matching the lengths and checking to make sure everything drapes properly.

11. When satisfied, attach your clasp.

12. Crimp the strand to the rings of the S hook at each end, then cover with the four crimp covers.

13. Often, one end of the S hook will have to be opened a little for the ring to slip on and off.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
     

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