How it comes together.

Using the manifests and images of the treasures found on the Nuestra Señ ora de la Atocha as my inspiration, I have incorporated gems, gold and chain into the design. The central pear CZ has a peyote stitch bezel with a deep channel of beadwork, holding Austrian crystal cup chain. Decorative pearl embellishments add the finishing touches. A pearl cabochon drop completes the central component. Two oval CZ’s mimic the look of the central component and are connected to the pear bezel with ladder stitch chain links. Pearl cabochon chain links complete the necklace ending with two pearl cabochon buttons and a button connector.

Techniques.

• Peyote stitch, even count tubular

• Peyote stitch, flat circular with increasing Ladder stitch

• Edge-stitching

• Stitch-in-the-ditch

• Embellishing techniques

What you will need to complete your project:

• Basic beading supplies

• An assortment of beading needle sizes

• Small, sharp scissors and a thread burner

• Microcrystalline beading wax (optional, but I highly recommend it)

About.

If you’d like to read about Treasures of the Atocha came to be, here is a link.

Specifications.

Workshop: This is a one-day workshop
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Necklace Length: 17 inches

Kit Prices.

Kit 1 - $90.00
Kit 2 - $120.00

plus the cost of one 18x13mm pear CZ and two 10x14mm oval CZs