Glimmering Necklace and Earrings
You are going to adore this stunning jewelry set.  It is simple to make and has such a stylish look.  The necklace lies flawlessly across the collarbone and the earrings fall to just the right length.  Made up of sterling silver chain and Swarovski crystals, this set is sure to please. The finished length is about 16” along the outside and 14” on the inside. 

Materials: 
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Rounds, 4mm (#14027) Qty:  
1 Pkg. Swarovski Crystal Clear AB Pendants (#16726) Qty:  
1 Pkg. Swarovski Crystal Clear AB Graphic Bead (#16766) Qty:  
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Flat French Hook Ear Wires (#50006) Qty:  
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Jump Rings, 6mm (#50036) Qty:  
1 Pkg. Silver Plated Jump Rings, 4mm (#50040) Qty:  
1 Pkg. 2" Medium Sterling Silver Head Pins, 22 gauge (#50106) Qty:  
1 Pkg. Sterling Silver Star with Arrow Bar Toggle (#50317) Qty:  
2 Sterling Silver Bali Flower Connectors (#60900) Qty:  
2 Feet of Sterling Silver Dot and Dash Oval Chain (#62001) Qty:  
1 Foot of Sterling Silver Long Oval with Circles Chain, Oval Link  (#62008) Qty: 

Tools you will need (change quantity to 1 if you need them):
Flat Chain Nose Pliers (#51016) Qty:  
Round Nose Pliers (#51017) Qty:  
Side Cutters (#51018) Qty:   

Necklace Directions: 
Step 1.  (Note: for a longer Necklace, you may cut the Chain longer than 9”; however, you will need approximately 4 ½” for the earrings) Measure 9” of the Dot and Dash Oval Chain and using Flush Cutters, cut the Chain on the small, circular link.  This will be called Chain A.  Set aside. 
Step 2.  Measure 5” of the Long Oval with Circles Chain and using Flush Cutters, cut the Chain on the small, circle link.  This piece of Chain should have a Long Oval link at both ends.  This will be called Chain B.  Set aside. 
Step 3.  Measure 3” of the Long Oval with Circles Chain and using Flush Cutters, cut the Chain making sure that the piece you are cutting will begin with a Long Oval and end with 3 linked small circles.  This will be called Chain C.  Set aside. 
Step 4.  Repeat Step 3, naming this piece Chain D. 
Step 5.  Onto a Head Pin, place a Silver Round, the Swarovski Graphic Bead, and a Silver Round. 
Step 6.  Using Flat Nosed Pliers bend the Head Pin 90°.  Cut off the excess Head Pin leaving approximately 3/16".  Using the Round Nosed Pliers carefully bend the 3/16" piece of wire into a loop and close tightly.  Set aside. 
Step 7.  Take Chain A and onto the middle link of this piece of Chain, you will attach the Head Pin from Step 5.  You will do this by twisting open a 4mm Jump Ring and inserting the loop of the Head Pin and the middle link of Chain A (this link is a small, circular link).  Twist the Jump Ring closed. 
Step 8.  Twist open a 6mm Jump Ring and insert the end of Chain A and the Long, Oval Link of Chain C.  Twist the Jump Ring closed. 
Step 9.  Repeat Step 8 with Chain D for the other end of Chain A. 
Step 10.  On the 4th oval from the end of Chain A (where you have attached the Graphic Bead), you will attach Chain B.  Do this by twisting open a 6mm Jump Ring and inserting the small, circular link of Chain A and one end of Chain B.  Twist the Jump Ring Closed. 
Step 11.  Repeat Step 10 for the opposite side. 
Step 12.  Twist open a 6mm Jump Ring and insert an 8mm Crystal Pendant and the middle circle link of Chain B.  Twist the Jump Ring closed. 
The Chain is complete, now you just have to attach the Toggle Clasp. 
Step 13.  Twist open a 6mm Jump Ring and insert the loop of one piece of the Toggle Clasp and one end of the Chain.  Twist the Jump Ring closed. 
Step 14.  Repeat Step 13 for the other piece of the Toggle and the other end of the Chain.

Earring Directions: 
Note: all the cuts of Chain that you will make will be on the small, circular links of the Dot and Dash Oval Chain. 
Step 1.  Cut 2 pieces of Chain that measure a little more than 7/8”, which should be 3 oval links.  Set aside. 
Step 2.  Cut 2 pieces of Chain that measure 1 ¼”, which should be 4 oval links.   Set aside. 
Step 3.  Twist open a 6mm Jump Ring and insert an 8mm Crystal Pendant and a piece of Chain from Step 1 (the ¾” piece).  Twist the Jump Ring closed. 
Step 4.  Twist open a 6mm Jump Ring and insert an 8mm Crystal Pendant and a piece of Chain from Step 2 (the 1 ¼” piece).  Twist the Jump Ring closed. 
Step 5.  Twist open a 4mm Jump Ring and insert one of the Bali Flower Connectors and the other end of both pieces of Chain from Steps 3 and 4.  Twist the Jump Ring closed. 
Step 6.  Twist open a 4mm Jump Ring and insert the other end of the Bali Flower Connector and another 4mm Jump Ring.  Twist the Jump Ring closed. 
Step 7.  Twist open the 4mm Jump Ring, that you just linked on, and insert an Ear Wire.  Be sure to connect the Bali Flower Connector so that it faces forward.  Twist the Jump Ring closed. 
Step 8.  Repeat the above Steps for the second earring.

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