Simple Charm Necklace & Earrings Tutorial

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In this new beaded jewelry tutorial, Allie shows us how to make an adorable and blingy necklace and earrings set! The Simplistic Charm Necklace and Earring tutorial uses Potomac Crystals and Potomac pearls to create this elegant and simple design. Subscribe for more jewelry-making tutorials, beading tips, and crafting inspiration!
Project Length: Necklace - 17" Earrings 1"
Technique Learned: Beadweaving

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Simple Charm Necklace & Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Nuggets - Sea Luster, ~ 10 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls Round 4mm - Dark Grey, ~ 150 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Silver Lined Persian Blue, 1 Gram
  • Clasp Cup Button - Aluminum Silver, 1 Piece
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire - 28G, 12"
  • Earwires - Stainless Steel, 1 Pair
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Nuggets - Crystal AB, ~10 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls Round 4mm - Bright White, ~150 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, 1 Gram
  • Clasp Cup Button - White Shimmer, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Nothing says class like pearls and crystals. This Simple Charm Necklace & Earrings set is the perfect accessory to top off your outfit for a night out.
    1. Using a size 10 needle, put a stop bead onto 3 feet of size 6 Dragonthread. Put on a seed bead, a pear round, another seed bead and a Potomac crystal oval nugget. Add on a 4 pearls with a seed bead on either side. Bring the needle back through the crystal nugget and pull the beads tight to the bottom of the crystal. Repeat the pattern to decorate the top of the crystal.
    2. Watch the Simple Charm Necklace & Earrings tutorial with Allie to see how to continue on with the design and add a beaded chain.
    3. Use 12 inches of 28ga wire to create the earrings. Use the same pattern to line the outside of the crystal nugget. Add the earwire.
    Nobody will guess how easy it was to make this stunning Simple Charm Necklace & Earring set. It would make a wonderful gift that’s sure to impress.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    In this new beaded jewelry tutorial, Allie shows us how to make an adorable and blingy necklace and earrings set! The Simplistic Charm Necklace and Earring tutorial uses Potomac Crystals and Potomac pearls to create this elegant and simple design. Subscribe for more jewelry-making tutorials, beading tips, and crafting inspiration!
    Project Length: Necklace - 17" Earrings 1"
    Technique Learned: Beadweaving

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Nuggets - Sea Luster, ~ 10 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls Round 4mm - Dark Grey, ~ 150 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Duracoat Silver Lined Persian Blue, 1 Gram
  • Clasp Cup Button - Aluminum Silver, 1 Piece
  • Potomax Jeweler's Wire - 28G, 12"
  • Earwires - Stainless Steel, 1 Pair
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Nuggets - Crystal AB, ~10 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls Round 4mm - Bright White, ~150 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Labrador Full, 1 Gram
  • Clasp Cup Button - White Shimmer, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Nothing says class like pearls and crystals. This Simple Charm Necklace & Earrings set is the perfect accessory to top off your outfit for a night out.
    1. Using a size 10 needle, put a stop bead onto 3 feet of size 6 Dragonthread. Put on a seed bead, a pear round, another seed bead and a Potomac crystal oval nugget. Add on a 4 pearls with a seed bead on either side. Bring the needle back through the crystal nugget and pull the beads tight to the bottom of the crystal. Repeat the pattern to decorate the top of the crystal.
    2. Watch the Simple Charm Necklace & Earrings tutorial with Allie to see how to continue on with the design and add a beaded chain.
    3. Use 12 inches of 28ga wire to create the earrings. Use the same pattern to line the outside of the crystal nugget. Add the earwire.
    Nobody will guess how easy it was to make this stunning Simple Charm Necklace & Earring set. It would make a wonderful gift that’s sure to impress.