The Jane Austen Vintage Brass Necklace

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  Step 1

  Open your jump rings and attach one to each connector and one to each side of the brass pendant. Be sure to always open your jump rings side to side {like a swirl}, not out {like a pac-man or the letter C} or you'll lose their shape and compromise the ability to close.

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  Step 2

  Cut the end off each headpin and then make a small loop using your round pliers. Slide one bead onto the loop. I used amethyst-colored Czech glass beads to complement the deep blue of the pendant.

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  Step 3

  Trim the headpin a bit and then form another loop on the other side of the bead. Slide a connector onto each loop and then squeeze the loops tightly shut.

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  Step 4

  Continue this process until you have five bead units complete with connectors and jump rings.

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  Step 5

  Cut your chain into six equal pieces. My chain was three feet long, so I cut six six-inch pieces. Make sure that you remove any snipped ends from the chain pieces.

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  Step 6

  Thread the jump rings through the last link on the chain pieces. The first picture shows the end of a piece of chain, but you can't see it very well {Sorry!}. Connect each ring to a piece of chain until you have a long strand, and finally attach the pendant to connect the whole thing together. You don't need to use a clasp for this necklace because it's long enough to fit over your head.

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  Step 7

  You can wear it long or double it over your head for a layered look. You could wear the pendant in the middle, but I rather like the asymmetrical look. Et voila - go show off your fantastic new bling from vintage pieces and parts!

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Eien · Conyers, Georgia, US · 3 projects 1st November 2009

It's snazzy and classic at the same time.

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Lolly.Bot · Enfield, England, GB 8th September 2009

It's soooo pretty xxx

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Cassandra · 48 projects 31st August 2009

That's so pretty!

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Chelsey · Grande Prairie, Alberta, CA · 30 projects 27th August 2009

I have a chain that looks just this and I hang it in my bedroom window! It's so pretty

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Kirsten B. · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 40 projects 27th August 2009

Oh thats really neat. I love the pendant.

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