31/08/2026
One of my favourite pieces to make are gemstone stationed necklaces, and they're not hard to make but just need a bit of planning.
I start by threading the chosen stones on unclosed wire stations & joining them together so I can get an idea of the total length of the stone stations. Then it's time for some maths! I subtract that length from the ideal finished necklace length to see how much chain I'll need and once I have that measurement I then divide the chain length by the number of stations, which gives me the length of each chain piece needed to join each station.
Then it's on to the fun part. I get into a rhythm making these, it's total zen. Start with the middle station, working side to side so that you can adjust the length if necessary. Thread the chain onto the wire, looping the end tightly & keeping the wire taut, wrapping it around the base close to the gemstones at the end of the station. Repeat until you reach your ideal length and there's your finished necklace.
This is just one of the pieces I'll have with me at next week's Wolverton Garden Fair, come say hello and see these in person!