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HANDMADE BEAD NECKLACE



Design ideas with beautiful material such as resin, gemstone, glass, natural... beads for unique handcrafted jewelry

Each one of us can design superb handmade bead necklaces, we just need to know a little about supplies,findings... but the most important is to choose beads that you love, mix and match them together and make something that You like. Before sharing with you some necklace design ideas, here are some informations about the different types of necklaces and measurements. Enjoy!.

Common types of necklaces and measurements

  • Choker: A choker sits close to the neck, it measures 14 to 16"( 35 to 40 cm)
  • Princess Necklace: A princess necklace is 18 to 20" (45 to 50 cm)
  • Matinee Necklace: A matinee necklace is 23 to 24 "(55 to 60 cm)
  • Opera: This necklace is 30 to 32 "(75 to 90 cm)
  • Lariat: The length vary from 40 to 45" (100 to 112 cm)
  • Sautoir: is longer than an opera necklace


Handmade beaded necklaces can be done in one or multiple strands.
Your bead pattern can be symmetrical or not, repetitive or not.You can play with different bead sizes, shapes, textures...to create a nice rhythm for your jewelry design. There is no specific rules, your imagination has no limit !



Resin Bead Necklaces

Make a beautiful necklace with blue resin beads

Design a Long necklace with a Beautiful Drop

Gemstone Necklaces

Make a rose quartz jewelry(pendant)



Make A Rose Quartz(princess) Necklace

Glass Bead Necklaces

Make a leaf necklace with coco, wood and glass beads

Make A Circle Pendant Necklace

Using sequins, glass and gemstone beads for a long necklace

Natural Beads

Make A Necklace With Natural Black Beads And Other Beautiful Beads

Make A Necklace With Silk Thread

Mother Of Pearl Pendant

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