Easy "Knotted" Pearl Necklace
Classic pearls combine with tiny seed beads for an elegant necklace that only looks like it takes forever to make! Add a complimentary pendant or wear multiple strands to create totally different necklaces!
Level: Easy
Materials
Pearls (freshwater or Swarovski)
Seed beads in matching or complimentary color
Beading wire
Pearl clasp
Crimps
Tip: Use less flexible (19-strand instead of 49-strand) beading wire to help your pearl necklace retain its shape. Thinner gauge beading wire (14-15g) will fit through most pearls easily.
Cut a length of beading wire the length of your finished necklace plus 5". Attach one end of the wire to the clasp using a crimp bead. As an option, use crimp covers and wire guardians for a professional finish to the end of the wire.
Alternate stringing one seed bead, one pearl until you have the desired length to your necklace. End with seed bead. Finish end using crimp to attach to clasp, pulling excess wire back through last seed bead. Clip excess wire.
