8. Ethereal Faceted Fluorite & Silver Wire-Wrapped Bar Bracelet
What This Idea Means
Highlighting delicate metalworking, this graceful bracelet features a horizontal bar of wire-wrapped, faceted fluorite gemstone beads attached to a double strand of fine sterling silver chain. Fluorite’s natural green and purple bands lend an ethereal, crystal-clear glow.
How to Make It
- Construct Gemstone Bar: Cut a 3-inch length of 22-gauge sterling silver wire. Form a small wrapped loop at one end.
- Thread Fluorite Beads: String 8 to 10 micro-faceted 4mm fluorite beads onto the wire, arranging them so their purple-to-green color transitions look smooth.
- Complete Bar Loops: Create a matching wrapped loop at the opposite wire end, trimming excess wire flush.
- Prepare Double Chains: Cut four 3-inch lengths of fine sterling silver cable chain. Connect two chain lengths to each end loop of the fluorite bar using small silver jump rings.
- Attach Clasp Assembly: Connect the free ends of the double chains to a silver spring ring clasp and extension chain setup.
Tips & Variations
- Tip: Tuck the cut tail of wrapped wire loops tightly against the bead hole using chain-nose pliers so it won’t snag on knit clothing.
- Variation: Use faceted garnet or amethyst beads paired with gold wire for a warmer jewel-toned aesthetic.
What You Need
- 4mm micro-faceted fluorite beads (Green and purple shades)
- 22-gauge sterling silver craft wire & 4mm jump rings
- Fine sterling silver cable chain
- Sterling silver spring ring clasp & extension chain
- Complete jewelry pliers set (Round-nose, Chain-nose, Cutters)