The Winter Storm Necklace

I adore pearls and semi-precious stones and design lots of different pieces with them. This Winter Storm Beaded Necklace bead stringing pattern is one of my favorite Wintertime necklaces. It reminds me of a stormy day and a sky full of different clouds. The play of light in the labradorites always makes me think of the colors of rain and the light on the bottom of rainclouds.

This necklace is easy to make and I get compliments from both rain lovers (like me) and sun worshippers, alike.

Here's what you'll need to make your own:

22 5 mm Labradorites (these are faceted, but the rondell-shaped ones work well, too)

23 5 mm (approx) Potato shaped (side drilled) Freshwater Pearls

46 3 mm (approx) (the really tiny ones) Freshwater Pearls

96 2 mm Sterling Silver round beads

24 inches Beading Wire. Soft Flex is a good choice, as is C-Flex from Caravan Beads and AccuFlex from Fire Mountain Gems)

1 Sterling Silver (optional) 2 part Clasp (like the one used for traditional pearl strands)

Crimping Tool and silver Crimp Beads

Here are the complete instructions for making the "Winter Storm Necklace".