- Jewelry-Making Supplies ▾
Design Jewelry with Confidence!
Seed Beads
Thread, Wire, & Stringing Materials
Findings & Components
Everything Else
- Kits & Collections ▾
Assemble Your World
Kits & Collections
- Subscriptions ▾
Want monthly Beading Happiness?
Subscriptions
- Learn to Make ▾
Want to learn more?
- Discounts & Deals ▾
Explore Today's Promotions!
-
Seed Beads
Thread, Wire, & Stringing Materials
Findings & Components
Everything Else
-
Kits & Collections
-
Subscriptions
- Home
- How to Make Jewelry
- Projects By Bead Type
- Round Bead Projects
- Feeling Good Gemstone Necklace …
Feeling Good Gemstone Necklace Tutorial
Learn how to create a beautiful and meaningful "Feeling Good" gemstone necklace in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. This step-by-step guide will teach you how to combine various gemstones, each with unique healing properties, into a stunning color block design. You'll also learn essential beading techniques, including threading, knotting, and using wire guards. Perfect for a thoughtful gift or a personal accessory, this necklace features lapis, carnelian, garnet, labradorite, peridot, citrine, fluorite, turquoise, and rose quartz, accented with 15/0 Duracoat galvanized gold seed beads and an Athena cast lotus flower pendant. Gather your materials and start creating today!
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Step 2: Watch the
Video Tutorial
Feeling Good Gemstone Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials: Gemstones - Peridot Faceted Round Beads 3mm, 2 Inches Gemstones - Garnet Round Beads 4mm, 2 Inches Gemstones - Fluorite Round Beads 4mm, 2 Inches Gemstones - Rose Quartz Matted Round Beads 3mm, 2 Inches Gemstones - Citrine Faceted Rondelle Beads 4x3mm, 2 Inches Gemstones - Lapis Lazuli Round 3mm Beads, 2 Inches Gemstones - Magnesite 'Turquoise' Round Beads 3mm Blue, 2 Inches Gemstones - Labradorite Faceted Round Beads 3mm, 2 Inches Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram Athenacast Metal Charms Round Lotus 8mm | 8mm | Real 24k Gold Plated, 1 Piece Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces Claspgarten Round Box Push Clasp | 7mm | 1-Strand | Real 23k Gold Plated, 1 Piece
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps
Quick Project Steps
Quick Project Steps
Gather Materials: Collect various gemstones, 15/0 seed beads, Dragon thread, wire guards, clasp, pendant, and a beading needle.
Prepare Thread: Double over the Dragon thread and thread it through a wire guard and clasp, securing it by tying a knot.
String Beads: Create a color block pattern by stringing an inch of each gemstone with a 15/0 seed bead between each gemstone.
Change Colors: Switch to a new gemstone color every inch, ensuring a diverse and balanced design.
Add Pendant: Attach the Athena cast lotus flower pendant near the clasp for added charm.
Finish Necklace: Secure the end with another wire guard and clasp, tying knots and burning thread ends for a neat finish.
Adjust Length: Ensure the necklace is approximately 15 inches long for a comfortable fit.
Final Touches: Trim any excess thread, check the necklace for durability, and enjoy your handmade "Feeling Good" gemstone necklace.
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
-
-
-
-
![]()
Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100 -
-
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
- Bring your Czech glass beads to life with this necklace of dancing and floating flashes of color. All you need is stainless steel beading wire, crimp tubes, a clasp, and any collection of Czech glass beads to make this on beat necklace. Technique learned:CrimpingBasic BeadingBring your Czech glass beads to life with this necklace of dancing and floating flashes of color. All you need is stainless steel beading wire, crimp tubes, a clasp, and any collection of Czech glass beads to make this on beat necklace. Technique learned:
- Crimping
- Basic Beading
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
Step 6: Choose Your Next Project
- Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
- Glasgow Rose Embroidered Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Watch Anna Tonnesen as she provides detailed step by step tutorial instructions to learn to embroider with beads. Create the Glasgow Rose pendant or create your own masterpiece of DIY jewelry following this project tutorial. Learn how to lay out your embroidery project, cut and shape your surface, sew on beads, apply the backing and seem the sides of the piece.
- Comet Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
- Flower Gem Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
- Embroidered Rings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads
Join Our Growing Community
Join Our Growing Community
Our Testimonials
Our Testimonials
Only Visible on Admin Mode
Item Description
Learn how to create a beautiful and meaningful "Feeling Good" gemstone necklace in this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. This step-by-step guide will teach you how to combine various gemstones, each with unique healing properties, into a stunning color block design. You'll also learn essential beading techniques, including threading, knotting, and using wire guards. Perfect for a thoughtful gift or a personal accessory, this necklace features lapis, carnelian, garnet, labradorite, peridot, citrine, fluorite, turquoise, and rose quartz, accented with 15/0 Duracoat galvanized gold seed beads and an Athena cast lotus flower pendant. Gather your materials and start creating today!
Designer's Material List
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials: Gemstones - Peridot Faceted Round Beads 3mm, 2 Inches Gemstones - Garnet Round Beads 4mm, 2 Inches Gemstones - Fluorite Round Beads 4mm, 2 Inches Gemstones - Rose Quartz Matted Round Beads 3mm, 2 Inches Gemstones - Citrine Faceted Rondelle Beads 4x3mm, 2 Inches Gemstones - Lapis Lazuli Round 3mm Beads, 2 Inches Gemstones - Magnesite 'Turquoise' Round Beads 3mm Blue, 2 Inches Gemstones - Labradorite Faceted Round Beads 3mm, 2 Inches Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Gold 15/0, ~ 1 Gram Athenacast Metal Charms Round Lotus 8mm | 8mm | Real 24k Gold Plated, 1 Piece Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium 24kt Rose Premium 24k Gold Plated Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces Claspgarten Round Box Push Clasp | 7mm | 1-Strand | Real 23k Gold Plated, 1 Piece
Project Steps
Gather Materials: Collect various gemstones, 15/0 seed beads, Dragon thread, wire guards, clasp, pendant, and a beading needle.
Prepare Thread: Double over the Dragon thread and thread it through a wire guard and clasp, securing it by tying a knot.
String Beads: Create a color block pattern by stringing an inch of each gemstone with a 15/0 seed bead between each gemstone.
Change Colors: Switch to a new gemstone color every inch, ensuring a diverse and balanced design.
Add Pendant: Attach the Athena cast lotus flower pendant near the clasp for added charm.
Finish Necklace: Secure the end with another wire guard and clasp, tying knots and burning thread ends for a neat finish.
Adjust Length: Ensure the necklace is approximately 15 inches long for a comfortable fit.
Final Touches: Trim any excess thread, check the necklace for durability, and enjoy your handmade "Feeling Good" gemstone necklace.
Highest Quality
Products
100% Money
Back Guarantee
Fast
Shipping
Best Teaching &
Customer Service
You'll want these emails...
Get Free Projects & Inspiration
Get Free Projects & Inspiration
Sorry, please correct the following errors:
- Bullet 1
- Bullet 2
- Bullet 3
Thank you for subscribing, can't wait to help you become a better beader!
240 N Prospect St. Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 393-4667
hello@potomacbeads.com
Copyright © PotomacBeads