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Pearl bracelet designs

Making your own pearl bracelet is not as difficult as it sounds. You just have to use your little imagination, creativity and little knowledge about the pearls.

For making pearl bracelet, first select the grade and size of pearls and also color of pearls. Then select some good designs and start making your pearl bracelet. Here are some exquisite and easy to make pearl bracelet designs.

Have some wine colored or cranberry or some dark colored pearls and some white potato pearls, you can combine these pearls together in double layer, you can also add some sterling silver bead. There are many different types of spacers are available in market so you can join these two strands with sterling silver spacer.

If you want some bright and cheerful look then select some light colored freshwater pearls; light pink, light green, blue pearls are perfect for fresh look. For more vibrant color combination, you can have different shades of pearls from soft to dark color, addition of matching or contrast colored coral pieces just changes the whole look of the bracelet. You can add some other gemstone beads, like if you are using different shades of green for pearls; then you can add jade pieces. To complete the design use silver clasps or if possible clasps with studded crystals. You can even add some Mother of pearl beads of same color as that of pearls. You can have this kind of bracelet in many different colors that will match with all your outfits.

For elegant and stylish look, combination of white pearls and clear crystal beads are popular choice. You just have to have some simple design like two crystal beads after three potato or teardrop shaped pearls with simple barrel clasp for closure. If you want some variation of color then you can have combination of white and peach color pearl each separated by spacers or for light color variation you can add stones like amethyst or light colored coral or even some other light colored gemstone.

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Handmade dangle pearl earrings

Generally when one thinks about making pearl jewelry, then it is usually about necklace, bracelet or anklet but it is also easy to make pearl earrings. Pearl earrings are certainly favorite piece of jewelry amongst women. So if you can make your own pearl earrings it would really wonderful.

It is not necessary that pearl earrings must be very fancy and expensive. You can make most simple but graceful designs for earrings even with two simple round pearls. As you know there are many types of earrings are available like stud, chandelier, dangle and many more. Material you require will change as type of earring changes.

For basic pearl dangle earrings you will need pearls and if you are want combination of pearls and some beads like crystal or turquoise beads. You will need head pins, wire, ear hooks and some jewelry making tools like wire cutter, round nose pliers and flat nose pliers. Take piece of wire and make one loop using nosed pliers on one end. Now using bent nosed pliers wrap wire around loop. Now make one loop at second end of wire. Then take head pin and then strung pearls and beads, now using nosed pliers make loop, then slip one loop of previously made wire piece into head pin. Wrap remaining head pin around itself. Repeat this whole procedure for second earring. And your pair of dangle earrings is ready. You can combine these earrings with some other pearl jewelry that you already have or you can create matching pearl necklace and bracelet.

These pearl earrings are really easy to make and will match with all your outfits if you are using white or black colored pearl. If you are using freshwater pearls then these are much more affordable so in a way you have earrings made up of pearls of different colors, so you can a matching earring for your every outfit.

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Cell phone leash made up of pearls

Cell phone leash is really must have accessory for your cell phone; so why not add some style and charm to your cell phone leash. For this having leash made up of pearls is great idea. You can easily make this pearl cell phone leash by yourself. Trust me this will the most unique accessory you can have for your cell phone.

It is very easy to make stylish leash for your cell phone. For making this leash you need around 10 to 13 inches of stringing wire, you can even use stretchable memory wire. For making this leash you will need pearls; number pearls are depend upon length of leash and size of pearls, then get one lobster clasps. Lobster clasps should be sturdy enough.

Making leash is similar to making single strand bracelet. So take stringing wire and measure distance around the largest portion of your wrist. It is obvious that it should be large enough to slide down your hand to wear leash. To start with, first attach lobster clasps to one end of the string. You can do this using nose pliers. Now slide pearls for three inches this potion will be connector between cell phone and leash. Now add actual metal connector and cut the wire.

Then just slide pearls as per your design on stringing wire. It is advisable to tie knot after each pearl so to avoid sliding of pearls on each other, sliding of pearls can damage surface of the pearls. If you don’t want to tie knots, then you can add sterling silver or small seed pearls after each pearl. These silver beads or seed pearls will definitely add that extra charm to your cell phone leash.

Once you finish stringing all pearls and beads then just connect this string to connector. Tie knots and add small amount of glue to ensure the secure knotting. Your stylish and charming Pearl cell phone leash is ready!!

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Pearl Bracelets

A pearl bracelet is great to wear everyday. This is the best gift for weddings, anniversaries, or any other occasions. Pearls bracelets can make an outfit casual and still trendy.

Pearl bracelets often come with an added gem or color stones giving them a classy look. These bracelets are made with all kinds of pearl types from symmetrical to pear shape with exciting colors. Pearl bracelets can have a single strand or several strands of pearls. Bracelets with three strands strung in parallel and can be accented by a filigree clasp. Pearls woven to form a band encircles the wrist, this kind of band can be 3, 4 or 5 pearls wide.

Pearl bracelets can be strung securely on a hand-knotted silk cord, with stretch-cord so bracelet slides gently onto the wrist, or they can be garland style bracelets with different size pearls, hand-strung in altering order and held with clasp. Pearls joined by curb chain create an elegant design.

Pearl bracelet has many types like links, charms, stretchy, antique and cuff/bangle. A strand of oval, pink or white freshwater pearls secured with sterling silver box clasp adds charm to your personality. Pearls with alternate gold beads are simple but gives a classic look.

 
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