How To Make A Silver And Turquoise Necklace

Thanks for joining me! In this process video I show you step by step how I made this stunning turquoise necklace by hand using simple tools and techniques. There are many hours that went in to making this piece so most of the video is sped up to save you time and give you a glimpse of what goes into making such a piece of jewelry. So sit back, relax, and join me on this creative journey as I show you the process of making this gorgeous substantial piece! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel for more creative inspiration and behind-the-scenes looks at my process!
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Music for the video is from Epidemic Sound
Thyra - 'Closed Eyes'
Ludlow - 'Color The World'
Northside - 'Cambridge Avenue'
Northside - 'A Testimony'
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[@maryclark2808]

Just wow 🙂♥️

[@jenniferhawthorne]

I am glad you like it!

[@dawnsaffel2620]

Beautiful work, I enjoyed watching.

[@jenniferhawthorne]

thank you so much!

[@NVScrapper]

Wow, now those are some really great skills!! Thanks for the video :)

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@malcolmthompson9848]

Very nice piece. I recognize that Native American jewelry accepts a degree of "unrefinedness." This originated out of having limited access to tools and working on narrow profit margins. Personally I like to saw jump rings instead of sniping them and I try to avoid solder stains and lumps on the back of my work. Yes this adds time to what is already a hefty investment in time and treasure. Collectors are looking, however, for higher quality finishing and it's these little things that sets top craftmanship apart. What you did was quality work, but you may as well do everything to get top dollar for it.

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Thank you for your comment! Yes, I have limited access to tools as this is my hobby. For me it is more of an exploratory journey of learning how to create with what I have using traditional techniques and tools. I am also still learning. Putting my work out there in hopes that it gives other beginners the courage to move forward or even start their projects. Thank you for your feedback. ☺

[@malcolmthompson9848]

@@jenniferhawthorne Good for you. It took me many years to get where you are.

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@@malcolmthompson9848 I bet your work is beautiful! 🥰

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Left handed. I like that. Beautiful work.

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Yep, lefty here. Thank you for the kind comment! It means a lot!

[@Archtops]

I was a Silversmith making Navajo style jewelry for 2 decades. I have quite a collection of stones (cabs) also. One day about 20 years ago I just stopped producing jewelry but thought I’d get back into after I retired. Your video has inspired me to return to it. Thank you for the video and your lovely work. I need to source the gas torches you use in this video. Liked and Subbed.

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@Archtops OMG thank you so much for telling me this! I sometimes go through a rut and a long amount of time not creating anything and it is comments like yours that keep me going. 🥰I went about 10 years without making anything a while back and then one day just started back up. I bet your work is beautiful and maybe one day I can see it. As for the torches I use. I got them at home depot. They are just kitchen torches that I fill with butane. I use one for smaller projects and if the piece is large and the solder won't flow I bring in a second torch for higher heat. Here is a link to the kind I use. www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-ST2200T-Butane-Micro-Torch-330194/301134308

[@Archtops]

Thank you for your kind response Jennifer and the link. On Saturday I discovered a supply store only a mile from my house. I took an old Squash Blossom that I had inherited and traded it for Silver and and other items I would need. I’m thrilled about setting up a small area to start creating some silver pieces. Thank you again for your kind response. Don

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@@Archtops Don you go for it! So glad to hear you have a supply store nearby. I wish i did. Oh I hope to make a squash blossom some day. They are so pretty....majestic! I would love to see what you make. Maybe you can post a video!

[@RubaiyatA]

Wow😯❤️

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@RubaiyatA I surprised myself with this one!

[@nanciumphres9001]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing the process!!

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Thank you! 😃

[@ceeceeceecee7753]

Thanks so much for sharing your necklace is beautiful I’m a beginner and it helped me so much with a lot of decisions that I have also been trying to meet so beautiful and yes we would love for you to narrate your videos that would help us so so much Thanks for sharing five stars.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for your video👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻😌

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Thanks for your comment! I am so glad you were able to move forward in your project. I will definitely narrate my videos in the future as I think it will help show what is happening better and help more in general and that is my intention with this channel.

[@angeyturpin9037]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Thank you so much!

[@lizmillner414]

That was fascinating to watch! No wonder jewelry costs like it does…the workmanship that goes into it is incredible. Thanks for allowing us got see your work.

[@jenniferhawthorne]

I am glad you enjoyed it! That means a lot to me. 🥰

[@ebruherbilbradley2541]

Thank you very much for sharing, so much work, skill and patience needed. ❤

[@jenniferhawthorne]

I hope to share more soon! Working on another piece and more videos, it just takes time. Thank you for your comment!

[@njai2323]

GORGEOUS 😍 WOW

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Thank you so much!

[@meesh380zx]

Gorgeous! Wow...a ton of work in that lovely necklace!

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@meesh380zx thanks! Yes many many hours went into this one.

[@Nancy4133nope]

Fabulous video thank you for sharing awesome pendant

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@Nancy4133nope thanks!

[@tahomyjo]

So beautiful

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@tahomyjo thank you so much!

[@elenacervinkova7720]

Prekrásne...💕💕💕

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Ďakujem!

[@nadjatalidrissi8355]

❤❤❤❤

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Thanks!

[@maryjwashburn]

This turned out so nice! I hope Porter got some toys and treats.

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@maryjwashburn Porter gets more treats than he prob should! 🐶🦴🐾

[@lillolf3758]

One of my ATFs!!!! Now I understand why the cost! Beautiful!

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Thank you! That means a lot to me! Yes, the materials to make it are a bit costly, the tools also, but the amount of time that goes in is a lot. 😅

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Great video, lovely Well done.

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605 Thanks! So kind of you. :D

[@silvergirl7810]

Beautiful

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@silvergirl7810 thank you

[@JJLewis-so1iq]

Beautiful piece. So interesting to watch!

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Thank you! It was fun to make. 😀

[@starboard6372]

Terrific tutorial! Beautiful work! Thank you so much.

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@starboard6372 thank you for the kind words!

[@magdaemmelkamp9524]

Amazing work! Such a beautiful necklace!! I make jewelry myself but I bezel the cabachons with beads from Miyuki or Toho beads!

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@magdaemmelkamp9524 Thank you so much! Oh, your work sounds beautiful. :)

[@missydrage]

Hey, thanks for sharing, stunning piece! Can I ask what kind of bit you used with your flex shaft to file down the bezel wire?

[@jenniferhawthorne]

Hi Thanks for asking! I used a dremel ez lock grinding wheel with the ez lock mandrel and put that into my flex shaft rather than a dremel tool. I think I got it at home depot. I put the cord through the hole of my bench pin to hold it upright. I am sure there is probably a better way to grind down bezel wire (like a grinding wheel machine) but I just used what I had available to me and this was the fastest way that I could think of grinding it down rather than using sanding paper and taking hours. I did learn if you have wire that is going around your bezel wire (like for decoration) you don't want the bezel to be shorter than that wire or you might have a difficult time when it comes to setting the stone. Also, please be careful if you use this method and mind your fingers! :D

[@donkeyderby2508]

Thank you so much for sharing your video, this is a truly stunning piece which takes my breath away! I also love the music especially the first piece - are you able to post a link to where I could download the tracks? Happy to pay obviously 🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@donkeyderby2508 I use Epidemic Sound for my music tracks. The songs I used in this video are as follows. Thyra - 'Closed Eyes', Ludlow - 'Color The World', Northside - 'Cambridge Avenue' and Northside - 'A Testimony'. Thanks for asking! I will try to list the songs in future videos that I make.

[@donkeyderby2508]

Thank you for posting the music 🫶🏻

[@jenniferhawthorne]

@@donkeyderby2508 no problem! I posted a new video and included the music information in the description with that one. 😃 Thanks for making me aware that people might be interested in that!