The more is better philosophy is not always appropriate depending on the focal element of a design. For example, this large briolette faceted crystal bead suggests a simple but sophisticated approach. The result is a necklace you can wear with that little black dress or a t-shirt and jeans. Once you make this necklace, you'll want to make a matching pair of earrings to go with it.

You'll need:

*1 - 15x14mm Swarovski olivine briolette crystal (#6012)
a few inches of 24-gauge gold-filled wire
*1 gold-colored magnetic clasp
*2 - 4mm Snapeez gold-filled jump rings
2 pieces of small link gold-colored chain approx.

7 1/2 inches each
Wire cutters
2 -pair of flat or chain-nosed pliers
Round-nosed pliers

*Supplies provided by JSBeads.com