seed beads 8/0
 seed beads 15/0
 metal beads
 various pendants
 oval rings 3 x 2.4mm
 mounted beads
 a buoy clasp
 a chain for extension
 transparent nylon thread or silk thread
 crimp beads
 jewelry making pliers

This jewelry is very simple to make, for that start by choosing your bead colors in harmony with the chosen pendant. If you place a golden pendant, you can play with colors of your choice and let your imagination run wild!

Then mount all the pendants on oval rings. Be careful, some pendants already have the ring in the right direction, ready to be strung on the thread. In this case, no need for additional rings.

Cut a nylon or silk thread of about 50cm. Here we made a choker necklace of 40cm with a 5cm extension. Adjust the size to your liking.

Tip: Start stringing from the center of the necklace, so you can easily reproduce symmetry as you go. You will directly visualize the result without having to dismantle everything if a combination of beads doesn't please you. It's also simpler because you don't have to recount all the beads!

First, string the shell pendant placed in the center. Then start playing with combinations of beads.

To give rhythm and contrast, you can alternate seed beads with metal beads, pendants, and slightly larger bohemian beads.

On the pink necklace, we even alternated very small 15/0 seed beads with larger 8/0 seed beads. This creates a real contrast and relief in the stringing.

We love the play of colors in repetition that creates a pattern. Don't hesitate to play with gradients of shades or strong contrasts!

Once the desired length is reached, secure the thread at the ends with pliers to prevent everything from escaping!!!

String a bead to crush at one end of the thread, then the ring of the buoy clasp, then pass back through the bead to crush. Pull on the thread to bring the clasp to the edge of the beads. Then gently flatten the bead to crush. 

Tip: Don't crush the bead too firmly because you risk breaking the nylon thread. A little pressure is enough. Test the hold to ensure its strength.

To prevent the end of the thread from scratching you, tuck the remaining thread in about 3cm of beads.

For the other side, do the same operation but this time with an extension chain. But before flattening the bead, position the necklace in its final shape while keeping some flexibility between the beads. Your necklace should remain fluid to avoid creating tension that would be uncomfortable and unappealing.

And there you go! Beautiful achievement!