Evening in Venice Necklace Instructions Designed by Cynthia Kimura
The center of attention in this necklace is a beautiful millefiori Venetian bead adorned with lavender flowers and lattice windows that reveal a hidden treasure of gold. The rich purple and warm copper colors create a regal appearance bursting with elegance.
Step one: Use a sterling silver 2x2mm crimp tube to crimp a 22-inch piece of ZambaPro™ 49 .019 jewelry wire to the loop end of the sterling silver toggle with 3mm amethyst CZ. For help with crimp tubes please visit the Handy Tips section in the Learning Center. Trim the excess wire.
Step two: On the jewelry wire thread thirty-nine Swarovski 4mm purple velvet rounds, three Swarovski 7x4mm crystal golden shadow briolette pendants, a 4mm purple velvet, a Swarovski 6mm antique brass pearl, a Swarovski 8mm purple velvet round, a Swarovski 9x5mm crystal copper briolette pendant, a 7x4mm crystal golden shadow briolette, a 9x5mm crystal copper briolette, an 8mm purple velvet, a pearl, a 4mm purple velvet, a Swarovski 9x5mm crystal golden shadow briolette pendant, a Swarovski 7x4mm crystal copper briolette pendant, a 9x5mm crystal golden shadow briolette, a 4mm purple velvet and the Venetian glass 16mm amethyst zanfirico millefiori round. Reverse the instructions to complete the pattern.
Step three: Use a crimp tube to crimp to the bar end of the toggle clasp. Trim the excess wire.
Approximate size: 18½ inches Approximate cost: $55 Estimated time: Less than one hour Difficulty level: Beginner