Design necklaces with these 11 Piece Gemstone Ladder Pendant Sets. We have 3 ways to make your own DIY necklaces.

Pendant Set Item Numbers: LAPLGIM15-38-LAD-PEN, PPLBRZ15-38-LAD-PEN, RCJ15-38-LAD-PEN, ORIM15-38-LAD-PEN, LAPBRZ15-38-LAD-PEN, TQSBRZ15-38-LAD-PEN, MLTPYR15-38-LAD-PEN, PKBL15-38-LAD-PEN, MGI-FAN-PEN-11

These pendant sets are a composite made by fusing stone fragments using heat, pressure and a stabilizing agent or resin. The stone fragments remain clearly visible, creating fascinating patterns. Composite beads may also be called “mosaic beads” because of the visible fragments. The stone used to create composite beads is usually the remnants from cutting, making them a great way to incorporate upcycled elements in designs with a vibrant pop of color!

These 11 piece gemstone ladder pendant sets are versatile for your jewelry designs! They make a great statement piece when using all 11 pieces or just use a few pendants in multiple designs. The size ranges from 15mm-38mm. Here are 3 ways to using these gemstone pendant sets.

Gemstone Collar Necklace

Items used in necklace: LAPBRZ15-38-LAD-PEN, FTBW0001, A004831, SB00106, Z010754, Z010740

The most basic way to using these pendant set is making a collar necklace. We used the entire set and strung the pendants on Soft Flex wire with a seed bead in between each pendant. At each end we slid on a clamshell bead tip and crimped a 1.5mm crimp tube to sit inside the clamshell tip. Because we LOVE our adjustable necklace slide clasp, we slid on its jump ring end to the loop of the clamshell bead tip and closed the loop. Instant necklace to wear!

Pendant Drop Necklace

Items used in necklace: MGI-FAN-PEN-11, SB00106, Z011944,  A019633 or WR00033.

Make a pendant drop with one or a few pendants from your set. One way is to simple slide a pendant on an eyepin for an easy drop. Or slide on three pendants with a seed bead on either side (optional) on an eyepin or wrapped wire loop. Then add your adjustable necklace chain to each loop of your drop pendant for a super easy necklace.

Beading Chain Pendant Necklace

Items used in necklace: MGI-FAN-PEN-11, Z012743, CH00725

A fun third option is to slide your pendants on a beading chain. Cut your beading chain to your preferred necklace length. Slide pendants onto the beading chain. End your beading chain using the Loop Crimp Lobster Clasp Set (Z012741/Z012743). Slide end cap on beading chain and crimp the end to your beading chain. Repeat to other beading chain end. Open jump ring and slide on lobster clasp and through end cap loop. Repeat to other end cap without a clasp.

Check out this DIY Bib Necklace with Acetate components, worthy of a rock concert!

Statement jewelry is trendy with all types of fashion. So we’re dabbling on some statement jewelry with bib necklaces made with bib connectors and flamboyant acetate charms and pendants. And to make your jewelry wearing easier, we used adjustable necklace chain to top of these necklace ideas!

Blue Suede Bib Necklace

When looking at this necklace, I’m getting an old school Walking in Memphis song by Marc Cohn in my head. ‘Put on my blue suede shoes and I boarded the plan.’ Yes, the perfect song!

We used 18mm acetate coin charms for this sassy bib necklace. Starting at the middle of the necklace, added an acetate coin charm with a jump ring. Then add an acetate to every other hole fanning out, adding a total of 9 acetate. Lastly, add the adjustable necklace chain to the bib connector with a jump ring attaching to the small jump ring on the chain.

Items used in necklace: Z021568, A001529, Z011944, Z007242 (5)

Queenie Necklace

Have you seen the movie Bohemian Rhapsody? If not, you at least know that it is one of Queen’s iconic song. I first heard the song when watching Wayne’s World and I guess reflects me millennial age. Either way, donning this necklace, let’s rock out to a good song!

For tutorial, repeat the same steps like the necklace above, adding a total of 5 pendants.

Items used in necklace: Z018066, A001529, Z010754, Z020505 (3)

An easy tip to using various beads is linking them to make a beaded chain. Here are two easy necklaces linking up Chinese Crystal beads, metal beads and inch long chain.

Preparing Bead Links

With the help of eyepins, make a fun amount of links by sliding a bead unto the eyepin and making a simple loop.  And then cut chain into inch long pieces. These chain links will be the connectors between each beaded link.

See how versatile these beaded links are. Link up a sequence of a bead and chain or mix up the sequence for an organic look.

Make sure to try out different beads, sizes and shapes for a full beaded chain link.

Items used in images and tutorial: A019612, A016467, A002937, Z009196, CH00533

Gold and Silver Tiered Necklace

We linked three different sequence of beaded chain to make a three-tiered necklace on an adjustable necklace chain.

1. First link includes the following beaded link: gold tube, silver oval, gold tube, cube crystal, gold tube, silver, oval, gold tube, cube crystal, gold tube, silver, oval, gold tube, cube crystal, gold tube, silver, oval, gold tube.
2. Second link includes the following beaded link: chain, gold tube, cube crystal, gold tube, cube crystal, gold tube – Repeat TWO more times. And add a chain link at the end.
3. Third link includes the following beaded link: chain, cube crystal, silver oval – Repeat FIVE more times. And add a chain link at the end.
4. Open one jump ring from adjustable necklace chain and slide on all three beaded chain links. Close jump ring.
5. Repeat to other jump ring on adjustable necklace chain.

Items used in necklace: A019612, A016467, A002937 (3), Z009196, CH00533 (2)

Black and Gold Tassel Necklace

Instead of using eyepins, we made wrapped loops to connect each bead and chain. Check out previous blog on wrapped loops and linking them.

1. Cut 6 link at an inch long. Cut one link at 12 inches long.
2. Chain link a flat brass bead, 14mm Chinese Crystal bead and flat brass bead with chain link.
   
3. Sequence of beaded chain link: chain, flat brass, crystal, flat brass, chain, flat brass, crystal, flat brass, chain, flat brass, crystal, flat brass and 12 inch chain
4. Next sequence will link to the other side of 12 inch chain: flat brass, crystal, flat brass, chain, flat brass, crystal, flat brass, chain, flat brass, crystal, flat brass, chain.
5. Make a wrapped loop and slide on both chain ends before completing wrapped loop. Slide on crystal bead and make another loop, while sliding on Tassel Pendant (Z001347).
   

Items used in necklace tutorial: Z001347, CHZ0093 (2),  A022212, A016851, AW00026,

The Lotus is iconic and symbolic in many cultures. Learn its significance and check out our DIY lotus jewelry, inspired by the lotus motif.

Lotus: A Religious Symbolism

• Through Egyptian art, “(t)he Lotus is used as a symbol in ancient Egyptian art representing the sun, of creation, rebirth and was a symbol of Upper Egypt. As a symbol of the sun it is closely associated with Atum-Ra, the Sun god and later with Nefertum, lotus god of perfume. Lotus flowers, also called water lilies, open in the morning and close again at night symbolizing rebirth and regeneration. ” (LandofPyramids)
  
• In Buddahism, the Lotus symbolize not only rebirth, but also purity and spiritual enlightenment. (LotusFlowerMeaning)
• And in Hinduism, the Lotus motif is a strong symbol associated with “beauty, fertility, prosperity, spirituality, and eternity.” (LotusFlowerMeaning)

Check out our jewelry using the strong and symbolic meaning of Lotus.

Lotus Porcelain Necklace

We paired a stunning TierraCast Lotus link with an organic-looking porcelain oval bead. Take a headpin, slide on a small silver seed bead, porcelain bead and another seed bead. Make a wrapped loop by hooking on the lotus link before wrapping the headpin. Open a jump ring, slide on the top part of the lotus and onto the necklace chain and close jump ring. STUNNING, don’t you think?

Items used in necklace: TC02466, A019656,  A008273, SB00106, A001528, Z001033

Lotus Chain Earrings

We can’t get enough of the beading chain here at GoodyBeads. We used the same tutorial and concept from our previous blog to make this pair of earrings with Czech Lotus Coin Beads.

Items used in earrings: Z018245, CH00724, X001505, TC01897 (2), TCZ0077

Lotus Link Bracelet

Who doesn’t love a simple adjustable bracelet! We certainly do. We used the Silver Plated Adjustable Rollo Chain Bracelet Sliding Clasp (Z012151) with a gold lotus charm. The contrasting metal really makes the lotus charm pop!

One of the most easy way to design with these DakotaStones Gemstone Cabochon is using Glue On Bails. They make easy necklace pendants. Check out this easy tutorial.

What you’ll need for making a cabochon pendant:

• DakotaStone Gemstone Cabochon
• Glue on Bail
• E 6000
• File (Examples: Bead reamer or Sanding Sponge)

Preparing Gemstone Cabochon

The first thing to do when you receive your gemstone cabochons is to clean the flat, back-side. Some of these cabochons may have been applied to a paper backing for shipping purpose. Remove and rub as much of the paper and adhesive as you can. You can also use Goo Gone to help with getting removing the adhesive. DO NOT USE nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol or any liquid with acetone. It can discolor the gemstone

Glue on Bail

When determining the size Glue on Bail you want to us, first determine the size and shape of your cabochon. You want to have enough surface on the bail to hold the cab.

• For small Cabochons, you may be better at using the 10mm or 15mm bail: A011979, A011980 or A011982
• For larger round or oval shape cabs, use the Round Glue on Bail: Z002366 or Z002384
• For square or rectangle shapes: Z002386, Z002387
• And for all other shapes and sizes, use one of these Glue on Bails: A013643, A013644, A013645, Z013646, A013647, A013648

Cabochon Pendant Tutorial

Gemstone Cabochons in image: CAB-CRN30X22REC, CAB-LAP25DC, CAB-BAZ35X20OV-AAA, Pink Quartz, CAB-CHR10X8OV, CAB-NCT10DC

Druzy Pendant Necklaces are easy to make! With only 5 components needed to complete one, you’ll want to make more!

What you’ll need:

• Druzy Connector
• 5mm Jump Ring
• 4mm Jump Ring
• Suede Tassel or your choice of Metal Charm dangle
• Chain Link

Items used in the two necklace above:

• LEFT (Z005861, Z020510, CH00280, A001528, A002413)
• RIGHT (Z005860, A019711, CH00976, A011519, A011517)

Tutorial

See how easy it is to make these two pair of necklace in this video tutorial

1. Open 5mm jump ring and slide on both ends of your chain link. (Chain can be to your length. We used a 2 feet link so that it can easily draped over your head.) Close jump ring.
2. Open 4mm jump ring and slide through one end of the Druzy connector and through jump ring from Step One. Close jump ring.
3. Open 5mm another jump ring, slide through tassel or charm and through other end of the Druzy connector. Close jump ring.

A trendy fashion statement piece for your wardrobe are Mala necklaces. And a Mala necklace isn’t complete without a Guru bead. Watch this informative video on how to thread on your Guru beads from DakotaStones.

Mala necklaces are an easy statement necklace that you can make with your favorite gemstone, wood or lava beads, strung on simple Griffin silk cord with a knot knotted between each bead. Check out our previous blog on Tassel Jewelry, which also tackles the ever-popular Mala necklaces.

Mala is a strand of counting beads used in Hindu or Buddhist practice for praying or reciting a mantra to aid concentration during meditation. Depending on the type of chant, counts of strung beads may vary.there are no knots between beads in a Hindu or Buddhist mala. Often, there is even empty space on the strand, so that the beads can more easily be slipped as they are “counted”. It is said that with each count, people recite a mantra to bless the beads. The strand is also accompanied with a larger bead named the “Guru” bead and a tassel.

Here is a video from our friends at DakotaStones on how to thread on a Guru bead with Griffin Silk Cord.

Here’s a super simple TierraCast Feather Necklace using all TierraCast components. It’s simple enough to have John, our photographer, put this ensemble together.

This necklace is made with simply using a pinch bail to connect the feather and necklace. Read our previous on How to Use Pinch Bails.

What you’ll need:

• 3 Inch TierraCast Feather Pendant (Silver TC02508/  Brass TC02510/Copper TC02511)
• TierraCast Ball Chain Neckalce (Silver TC02063/ Brass TC02067/Copper TC02065)
• Pinch Bail

Video Tutorial

Items used in video tutorial:TC02511, TC02319,TC02065

Make an easy necklace pendant when you have the Beadalon Instant Pendant.

The Instant Pendant has a removable ball or point end that unscrews off. The mandrel is 1.5mm thick and 33mm long, so it is perfect for large-hole gemstones, large heavy beads, etc.

There are two styles; one with a ball tip and the other is a cone tip. They come in silver or gold finish. AND you get THREE with each package. So many combinations to think of!

Gold: Z016435 (ball) & Z016437 (cone)

Silver: Z016434 (ball) & Z016436 (cone)

Here is a step-by-step instruction sheet that shows how easy it is to make a necklace with an Instant Pendant.

Click for PDF file instructions. (Tutorial by Beadalon)

Components in step-by-step tutorial:

Findings: Z016436, Z012742, Z012746

Tools: TL00316, TL00317, TL00318

Beads: WAF8RDLH-8, A009055, NBWB0011, A021464, A021481

We love Autumn. You get to bundle up and be cute in fashionable layers, scarves, boots and fluffy hats! We have this super simple DIY necklace and earrings set using Amber and Green Leaves Set (Y001056).

What you will need for Necklace and Earring:

• Amber and Green Leaves and Rondelle Glass Beads Set (Y001056)
• (3) 4mm Swarovski Crystal Bicone – Topaz (SW00208)
• (3) 4mm Swarovski Crystal Bicone – Fern Green/Topaz (SW00583)
• 24-Gauge Antique Brass Artistic Wire (AW00050)
• Brass Earring (A009402)
• Antique Brass Donut Shaped Link (Z018047)
• (2-3′) Brass Chain (A008130) – NOTE: chain suggestion is different from image.
• 5mm Brass Jump Ring (TC00708)
• Brass Clasp (Z006528)

Earrings Instructions:

1. Cut a 4″ wire. Make a wrapped loop at one end while sliding on a glass bead before wrapping the loop. Make sure loop is big enough for glass leaf loop.
2. Slide on a fern/topaz bicone, the orange rondelle bead, the green bead and a topaz bicone.
3. Make a wrapped loop.
4. Open ear wire loop and slide on leaf dangle. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earrings.

Necklace Instructions:

1. Cut chain in half.
2. Cut a 3″ wire. Make a wrapped loop at one end while sliding on a glass bead before wrapping the loop. Make sure loop is big enough for glass leaf loop.
3. Slide on fern/topaz bicone and make a wrapped loop, while sliding on one end of the brass link. Finish wrapped loop.
4. Cut another 3″ wire and begin making a wrapped loop, while sliding on the other end of the brass link through. Finish wrapped loop.
5. Slide on topaz bicone crystal and beginning making another wrapped loop, while sliding on both ends of the two cut chain. Finish wrapped loop.
6. Open jump ring and slide on clasp loop and one end of chain. Close jump ring.

We are in love with our beadable findings! And with a simple knowledge of peyote-stitching Miyuki 11/0 Delicas, create a tube, attached through the Beadable Bar Pendant, to make a minimalistic neckalce.

Products you will need:

• Beadable Bar Pendant – Gold (Z001466) or Silver (Z001465)
• Miyuki 11/0 Delicas 
• Chain
• Jump Rings and Clasp Findings
• Fireline Beading Thread
• Needle

Tutorial

Make sure to check out our previous blog post on how to do an Even Count Peyote Stitch as you will use the even count stitch for this tutorial.

Items used in this beadable finding: Z001466, SB03545, Z006587, A015211, 

You don’t have to stick to the 14 rows of peyote rows. You can make the tube longer and with different pattern designs for a longer and unique pendant.

Items used in this beadable finding necklace: Z001465, SB02322, SB00269, 

We’ve launched a beautiful selection of new Swarovski from their new Fall/Winter 2019/2020 Innovation: Be Yourself. Our first selection consists of new Crystal Shimmer and Amethyst Shimmer bicone crystals, and Crystal Iridescent Tahitian Look Pearl. Plus, we have two lovely jewelry pieces to compliment the hues of these new Swarovski.

Passion Pearl Wrap Bracelet

In this three -wrap bracelet, we used Griffin Silk Cord knotted with Tahitian Look Pearls, Amethyst Shimmer bicone crystals and 6mm Labradorite round beads with size 8/0 gold seed beads. Plus, we finished up this piece with gold findings.

Items used in 6.5″ bracelet: SB00107, LBT6RD-8, SW01915 (10), SW01916 (6), SW01908 (6), SW01906 (7), Z008768, A006581, TC02395, A008801, 

1. Make a knot at the end of the silk cord and cut excess end. Slide over knot with a clamshell bead tip (Check previous blog on examples). Optional, add a small dab of Super New Glue to the knot before sliding the clamshell over.
2. Slide on a seed bead and make another knot flushed to the seed bead.
3. Slide on a 6mm Tahitian Pearl and make a knot.
4. Side on a seed bead and make another knot.
5. Repeat with alternating with pearl beads or 6mm Labradorite beads until you reach your desired wrist length. This will be your first row.
6. Next row, alternate a knot between an 8mm Amethyst Shimmer bicone crystal, seed bead, 4mm Amythest Shimmer bicone crystal, seed bead, 8mm Tahitian Pearl and seed bead. Repeat until your desired wrist length.
7. For your third row, alternate seed beads and Labradorite beads in no particular order to wrist length.
8. End with a knot, add a small dab of glue and cap off with a clamshell bead tip.
9. Open jump ring and attach either clamshell bead tip end to a toggle clasp. Repeat to other bead tip end.

Passion Flower Necklace

We used the Griffin Silk cord to complete the bracelet with a necklace with similar beads as in the bracelet with TierraCast Findings.

Items used in necklace: TC02387, A019617, SW01908 (2), Z018414, Z018257, TC02397, A008801, Z008768, A006581, SW01912 (6), SW01905 (6), SB00107

1. Open loop of eyepin and slide on TierraCast Mehndi charm. Close loop.
2. Slide on the following beads onto the eyepin and make a simple loop or wrap loop: 8mm Ameythst Shimmer bicone crystal, wavy disc (concave down), Czech Hibiscus, wavy disc (concave up) and 8mm Amythest Shimmer bicone crystal. (If making a wrapped loop, make sure to slide on TierraCast magnetic clasp end before finishing loop off.)
3. Make a knot at the end of the silk cord. Slide on a seed bead, 3mm bicone, a seed bead, a pearl, 2 seed bead, 3mm bicone, 2 seed bead, a pearl, 3 seed bead, a 3mm bicone, 3 seed bead and a pearl.
4. Slide on seed beads to accomodate a length large enough to slide over your head.
5. End silk cord with pearl, 3 seed bead, 3mm bicone, 3 seed bead, a pearl, 2 seed bead, 3mm bicone, 2 seed bead, pearl, a seed bead, 3mm bicone and seed bead.
6. Take both ends of your silk cord and make a knot to tied the ends together.
7. Slide a clamshell bead tip over the knot.
8. Open jump ring and slide on loop of bead tip and other end of the TierraCast magnetic clasp. Close loop.

Dainty and monogram jewelry is fashionable and easy to make with this EZ DIY.

Using dainty 1mm ball chain, slide on initial alphabet beads and a ball chain connector for a clasp, makes an easy and trendy necklace. Personalize with a name, a letter or a combination of letters and symbols.

What you will need:

• 1mm ball chain (CH00702/CH00703)
• Ball chain connector (Z004792/Z004794)
• Alphabet initial beads

Tutorial

Knotted necklace are fun to make with or for friends. Once you get into a rhythm, you can whip one out in no time. Plus, we have a quick video tutorial on how to use the Easy Knotter Tool to help make knots between beads.

Make sure to check out our previous post on the Easy Knotter and How to Use Silk Cord for information on the tool and Griffin Silk Cord.

Knotted necklaces are super easy to make.  You will need Griffin Silk Cord and an assortment of your favorite beads like gemstones, Chinese crystals, metal beads, seed beads, etc. We love using Griffin Silk Cord because you get about 6 1/2 feet of twisted silk cord with a twisted needle. This will give you a 32″ necklace, give or take. In the examples below, we use size No.8 Griffin Cord.

Tutorial Video

Hazy Turquoise Necklace

We used glossy rondelle Chinese crystals and triangle brass beads to create this necklace.

Items used: A022196, Z007027, A019209

Star-Crossed Gemstone Necklace

We love the texture of these Star Cut gemstones. We knotted this necklace with antique gold beads in an organic way without a pattern sequence, paired with black silk cord to pop out the Carnelian color.

Items used: CRN6RD-SC, A019202, Z001478

Candie Cooper stopped by to assist us in demonstrating how easy it is to mix epoxy glue and add Swarovski Crystal Fancy Stones to NEW Swarovski® settings and findings to make sparkling statement jewelry. Watch the video tutorial today!

Statement jewelry is about making your presence known. So why not create your own earrings or necklace with Swarovski crystal fancy stones? In minutes, you can create sparkling jewelry!

Swarovski Crystal and Settings

What you will need to create your pendant or dangle crystals  are the following:

• Swarovski Crystal Stone & Rivolis
• Swarovski Settings & Findings
• Swarovski® Two-Part Epoxy CG 500 (A+B) – Style 9030
• or Devcon Clear Epoxy – 5 Minute or 30 Minute

When determining the right crystal stone for the right setting, read the description to determine the correct crystal style #. Take the style # and put that into the search bar to find crystals that will fit that setting.

Another key component to creating these crystal dangles is the two-part epoxy. CG 500 (A+B) is a high-performance gluing system for both foiled and unfoiled Swarovski crystals, exclusively distributed by Swarovski for professional use within the jewelry industry. CG 500 (A+B) absorbs impacts and withstands distortion. In addition, maximum elasticity protects the crystal foiling.

Make sure to grab some Resin Cups and Sticks to mix your epoxy!

Video Tutorial

Swarovski Crystal Jewelry

Necklace Components: SW00449, SW01816, CH00722, Z004792

Earring #1: SW00446, SW01815, TCZ0078

Earring #2: SW01845, SW01820, TCZ0139

Earring #3: SW01883, SW01829, TCZ0139