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Gemstone Waterfall Necklace Tutorial

This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Gemstone Waterfall" necklace design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Gemstone Waterfall Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Italian silver-coated cable chain (3 feet)
  • 24 gauge silver-plated wire (Sterling silver wire is also suitable)
  • Faceted mixed quartz briolettes (excluding amethyst and carnelian)
  • Small rondelles (~3.5mm) for highlighting the briolettes
  • Basic jewelry-making tools: bead mat, wire cutters, ruler/yardstick, and pliers
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    (Note: Detailed steps will be crafted based on a full review of the video tutorial. Below is a simplified version.)
    Gather your materials including the chain, wire, briolettes, and rondelles.
    Cut a 3-foot length of the cable chain.
    Use the 24 gauge wire to attach briolettes to the chain at equal intervals.
    Highlight each briolette with small rondelles by attaching them nearby on the chain.
    Continue adding gemstones and highlights as desired along the length of the chain.
    Finalize the necklace design, ensuring all wire ends are securely tucked.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make Allie Buchman's "Gemstone Waterfall" necklace design. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Italian silver-coated cable chain (3 feet)
  • 24 gauge silver-plated wire (Sterling silver wire is also suitable)
  • Faceted mixed quartz briolettes (excluding amethyst and carnelian)
  • Small rondelles (~3.5mm) for highlighting the briolettes
  • Basic jewelry-making tools: bead mat, wire cutters, ruler/yardstick, and pliers
  • Project Steps

    (Note: Detailed steps will be crafted based on a full review of the video tutorial. Below is a simplified version.)
    Gather your materials including the chain, wire, briolettes, and rondelles.
    Cut a 3-foot length of the cable chain.
    Use the 24 gauge wire to attach briolettes to the chain at equal intervals.
    Highlight each briolette with small rondelles by attaching them nearby on the chain.
    Continue adding gemstones and highlights as desired along the length of the chain.
    Finalize the necklace design, ensuring all wire ends are securely tucked.