Sea glass is one of those materials that can be used in many different ways. From jewelry to home decor, there’s a lot you can do with sea glass. And if you’re looking for a stylish and unique way to show your love for the ocean, check out modern sea glass necklaces. These pieces are made from sea glass that has been textured, painted, or even sculpted into unique designs. They make a geat addition to any outfit, and are perfect for showing your love for the ocean and all that it contains.
Sea Glass Necklace
I have always loved sea glass. There’s something about the simplicity of the sea glass and the worn weathered smoothness that shapes each individual piece. I found these beautiful frosted sea glass beads and knew I had to make a necklace.
Here’s What You Need:
- Silver Chain ( I used 17″ of Sterling Silver Chain because I had it on hand. You can use any type of silver or silver looking chain.)
- 20 Gauge Sterling Silver Wire (or Silver Wire)
- 2 Small Jump Rings
- 1 Larger Jump Ring
- 1 Clasp (I used a Lobster Clasp.)
Step 1: Take your chain and cut it in half with the wire cutters.
Step 2: You will be making the bar that holds the sea glass beads. For your bar, you will make two loops on the ends using wire wrapping techniques. Start by taking the silver wire and loop it through one end of chain and bend it. You’re going to make the first loop. Make sure to have a little extra wire because you will need it to wrap around the loop.
Step 3: Bend around to create the loop.
Step 4: Wrap around roughly 2 1/2 times and cut the wire with the cutters.
Step 5: Thread the beads onto the wire. Once your sea glass beads have been threaded, finish the bar by repeating the steps up above.
Step 6: To finish the necklace, take the two small jump rings and open them up. Place on either end of the chain. Before closing, attach the lobster clasp to one side and close the jump ring. Loop the large jump ring into the small one, and close both.
I think this makes for a great piece of jewelry. Simple and modern!
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We hope you enjoyed reading about the different types of sea glass necklaces. Apart from being a fashion statement, these pieces also represent the beauty of nature and its impacts on history as well!
Now that you have so much knowledge regarding sea glass necklaces, it’s time to stop admiring them and start buying one for yourself. For example, this vintage necklace is not only beautiful but also has a fascinating story behind it. It belonged to an 18th-century French countess who was intrigued by this necklace after seeing the rocks scattered across her estate pond. She purchased all those sea stones just to keep them in a safe place rather than throwing them away or selling them out!
