Knotted silk necklace with central line: faceted sunstone

Create a piece of jewelry with faceted sunstone beads. The chosen backing is ivory silk thread. The design includes 15 beads.

Level: accessible with basic stringing skills · Estimated time: 45 minutes · Result: one piece.

What you need

The main reference for this creation: Strand of faceted beads - Sunstone (4 mm). The quantities indicated correspond to the jewelry, not to the entire strand or lot sold.

• 15 beads to be taken from the Strand of faceted beads - Sunstone (4 mm).
• 1 m of ivory silk thread, diameter 0.4 to 0.5 mm compatible with the holes.
• 2 thread ends with a ring, 2 4 mm joining rings, 1 lobster clasp and 1 closed ring, in silver-colored steel.
• Glue compatible with the thread and the ends, only if their instructions provide for it.

The tools

Two flat-nose pliers with smooth tips, one round-nose pliers, one metal-appropriate cutting pliers, a bead mat and a ruler. A knotting needle and two flat-nose pliers for the connections.

Before you start

The quantities describe exactly the presented model. Check the size on a temporary assembly before finishing. If you change the number of beads, you are creating a different composition from the one on the cover.

Test the passage of each reference on the chosen thread: the outer diameter of a bead does not give the size of its hole. Prepare the components on a bead mat and follow the instructions for the threads and the ends. The supplies without a link are to be gathered separately.

Step-by-step creation

1. Prepare the thread

Check the passage in each reference. For silk, relax the thread before stringing according to its instructions. Cut 1 m to keep a knotting reserve.

2. Prepare the pattern

Arrange the stones in this order: 15 faceted sunstone beads. The line remains contiguous.

3. Knot the beads

Make a first stopper knot. Thread the first bead, then make a simple knot against it by guiding it with a knotting needle. Continue in the planned order. The knots must not enter the holes.

4. Adjust the sides

Center the pattern. Measure 45 cm for the closed necklace, counting the ends and the clasp. Keep the same length of bare thread on each side. Present the ends before cutting the reserves.

5. Attach the ends

Secure each end with the appropriate end piece, following its instructions, then connect the clasp and the closed ring. Open the rings by twisting them sideways and close their edges face to face. Check the hold of each termination.

The detail that makes the finish

Check the number of beads before closing: 15 faceted sunstone. The knots and connections remain discreet and must not block the movement of the stones.

Your finished jewelry

Check each attachment with a gentle pull. Pass a fabric over the metal parts: no point should catch. Wipe the stones with a soft cloth and keep the threads away from household products.

Find the references used: Strand of faceted beads - Sunstone (4 mm). Natural stones show variations in shades from one bead to another.

To prepare your next creation, find the strands of faceted beads from Minéraux d’Ailleurs.