DIY Tahitian pearl necklace

Tahitian pearl
When it comes to my personal jewelry collection – I always go for the classics and a Tahitian pearl bracelet or necklace has been in my list for a very long time. In 2011, my mother offered to buy me one, but I refused as it was expensive and proudly told her that I would “arrange for one soon” with no idea of how I am going to achieve that!
This was before I was inducted into the world of Swarovski pearls and figured out that not only they looked gorgeous but were available for the fraction of the price. Since then I have been on the look out for Tahitian colored pearls in blues, grays and burgundy and very recently found them at Craftyful – A bead and button store. Apart from having a huge range of stock in buttons, zippers and beads, they ship to every country in the world and Shipping is free for all orders over $20 even internationally. How great is that?
 I ordered pearls but inspiration eluded me when the pearls arrived. Then one weekend while binge watching “How to get away with murder”, I was inspired, and I asked myself  “As an esteemed professor what would I wear to a College/university dinner?” and the answer was this Tahitian Pearl necklace – A simple and elegant wrapped loop necklace with a Rhinestone focal.
 
 
  DIY Tahitian pearl necklace

 Materials
1.Tahitian Look Swarovski Crystal 5810 Pearl 8mm  – 4
2.Burgundy Swarovski 5810 Pearl 8mm– 4
3.Brown-Swarovski Crystal-5810 Pearl-8mm
4. Pearl Gray MOP beads – 12
5. Rhinestone teardrop -1
6. 26g artistic silver wire
7. Jump rings & a clasp
8. Round nose pliers & wire cutters

Method
1. Make all the Pearl Gray MOP beads into connectors by making wrapped loops with artistic wire
2. Lay out a pattern of pearls- Gray, brown, gray, burgundy, gray, Tahitian, gray, burgundy, gray, brown, gray. Using wire create wrapped loops. Repeat for another piece
3. Thread a 4″ long wire into the rhinestone at the back and press into a triangular shape. Twist on top to hold it in palce – the rhinestone must not move.
4. Bend the wires into a “V”, add the Tahitian pearls and make wrapped loops to join them to the first gray MOP bead of the chain on either side
5. Add jump rings and clasp to complete the necklace


 

Note: Tahitian pearl necklace is just the name of this necklace – I am using MOP and Swarovski pearls here but the same design can be created using any round pearl or bead.
Disclosure: These gorgeous pearls were sent to me for a review from Craftyful

More Analise Keating inspired jewelry coming up soon!
I hope you found it interesting
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10 responses to “DIY Tahitian pearl necklace”

  1. Little Treasures avatar
    Little Treasures

    It's gorgeous! I love how the colors of pearls match beautifully! It is the necklace that would make heads turn at a university dinner for sure!

  2. Dr Sonia S V avatar
    Dr Sonia S V

    It looks so gorgeous

  3. Divya N avatar
    Divya N

    Thanks Maya, now to find the dress to complement it perfectly 😉

  4. Divya N avatar
    Divya N

    Thanks Sonia

  5. bairozan avatar
    bairozan

    Pearls make for the ultimate classy look! No matter what other materials we use and create with, it's nothing like them. Swarovski pearls and crystals are a very good option, indeed!

  6. motidana avatar
    motidana

    Very elegant and classy . I love it Divya !!
    Thanks for sharing the wonderful tutorial and the link to Craftyful

  7. Divya N avatar
    Divya N

    Craftyful is associated with Lotsofbuttons but the advantage here is that there is no shipping charge over $20

  8. ntina nt avatar
    ntina nt

    Really elegant piece! I always love teardrops in necklaces! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board

  9. Radhika avatar
    Radhika

    Gorgeous. .

  10. Michelle L. avatar
    Michelle L.

    Wen I saw the photo, classic immediately came into my mind even before I clicked to read the post. Lovely!