Beauty and the Beads Necklace Beading Pattern

Our tubular peyote stitch tutorial will teach you how to stitch up this stunning "Beauty and the Beads" necklace, featuring a large gemstone pendant hung gracefully from a substantial beaded rope. Just choose some coordinating seed beads and your favorite gemstone pendant with a horizontally orientated bail (they are sold already assembled from Shipwreck Beads and other bead retailers, so you won't need to set anything yourself), and we'll teach you how to make yourself an eye-catching necklace that celebrates both the beauty of nature and your beading skills. 

This detailed beading pattern includes a recommended materials list, over 45 high-resolution photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions to ensure your success and enjoyment.  We also share a cool technique we came up with to ensure your pendant's bail fits easily onto your tube and stays centered on the rope, even if the gemstone bail is slightly thinner than your beaded tube.

Recommended Materials:

- FireLine beading thread
- #12 beading needle
- Gemstone pendant with attached bail - we used 30 x 40 mm pendants purchased from ShipwreckBeads.com.
- Size 8/0, 11/0, and 15/0 seed beads
- End clasps
- Flush cutter