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Since we were provided with such a stunning blue octagonal Krakovski crystal stone, I decided right away that I would like to make a pendant necklace with that as the focal point. The crystal is bezeled in the 11/0 Toho Treasure Beads and the 15/0 Toho Charlotte Beads. Additional beads adorn all sides of the bezel, which came together through a bit of trial and error. 

Next I created six of the beaded components, which include the Nib-bit beads, Teacup beads, Fire Polish, crystal rondelles, and seed beads. Two of the components make up the set of earrings, and the other four break up the various seed bead rope segments in the necklace. 

The way I incorporated the clasp loop is a different way to use a toggle clasp as a connector, instead of as a clasp. Herringbone stitch beaded strips loop around the ring, attaching the pendant and both sides of the beaded rope necklace, which consists of various segments of beaded prismatic right angle weave beading stitch. Teacup beads frame each end of the rope segments to add an additional detail.

Since I did not have the proper size of ending findings to complete the ends of the beaded rope, I used 20g wire to create DIY wire coil cord end findings that fit the diameter of the rope perfectly. I added jump rings from my stash, and the second toggle clasp that was included in the mystery contents.