
Posie Filigree Necklace
Just in time for spring blooms, this playful necklace combines our Vintage Brass Posie Filigree with sparkling centers and dangles. We used Jonquil and Aqua/Capri Czech Crystals complemented by our Orchid Druks. Pair this beauty with a white blouse and let the colors really shine through. The finished length of this necklace measures approximately 17 ¾ inches, including the clasp.
Materials:
1 Pkg. Jonquil Czech Crystals, 6mm (#16109) Qty:
1 Pkg. Aqua/Capri Czech Crystals, 4mm (#16189) Qty:
1 Pkg. Orchid Purple Rounds, 4mm (#22058) Qty:
1 Pkg. Vintage Brass 2” Thick Eye Pins (#50327) Qty:
1 Pkg. Vintage Brass Jump Rings, 6mm (#50333) Qty:
1 Pkg. Vintage Brass Swirl Clasps (#50342) Qty:
1 Pkg. Vintage Brass 2” Thin Head Pins (#50346) Qty:
3 Vintage Brass Posie Six Point Filigrees (59096) Qty:
2 Ft. Vintage Brass Fine Curb Chain (#62030) 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:
Directions:
Step 1. Cut four pieces of Chain measuring approximately 1½ inches each. Set aside. Cut another four pieces of Chain measuring approximately 4 inches each. Set aside.
Step 2. Arrange the three Filigree Flowers side by side with the single petals touching. Gently twist open a Jump Ring with Flat Nose Pliers. Starting with your center Posie, slide the Jump Ring through each of the upper diamond cutouts, just above the center cutout on the petals. Twist the Jump Ring closed. Repeat this on the other side to connect all three Posie Filigree Flowers together.
Step 3. Twist open another Jump Ring and slide it through the diamond cutout on the Posie on the right, just below the center cutout on the upper right petal. Take a piece of your 1½ inch Chain and slide the Jump Ring through the end, then twist it closed. Repeat this on the next petal below.
Step 4. Thread an Eye Pin through one Jonquil Crystal, one Orchid Druk and one Jonquil Crystal. Form a simple loop above it by bending the Eye Pin 90 degrees with Flat Nose Pliers, then trim with Side Cutters to leave about 3/8” behind. Curl this into a tight loop with Round Nose Pliers and thread it through one end of the 1½ inch piece of Chain before closing the loop. Open the “eye” of the Eye Pin and thread it through one end of a 4 inch piece of Chain.
Step 5. Take another Eye Pin and thread one Capri Crystal, one Jonquil Crystal and one Capri Crystal onto it. Repeat step 4 using this Eye Pin, the other piece of 1½ inch Chain, and another piece of 4 inch Chain.
Step 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the Posie Filigree on the other side.
Step 7. Make three dangles in each color by threading one bead on 9 Head Pins; form a simple loop above each.
Step 8. Attach these dangles however you like or refer to our picture for inspiration.
Step 9. To finish the necklace, take the ends of the Chain on one side, pry open a Jump Ring and slide it through each piece of Chain. Slide this Jump Ring through the 12mm Jump Ring that accompanies the Clasp and twist it closed. Take the other ends of your chain, pry open the loop of the Swirl part of your clasp and slide both pieces of your chain through the loop, then squeeze closed. Enjoy!
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