Double Ribbon Necklaces

I found these pretty double ribbon necklaces that were already attached to clasps (!), so I merely added pendants to them.

It's not really difficult to add ribbon endings and a clasp, but I thought it was neat that these were already finished.

These large glass foil beads made pretty pendants that complemented the ribbon colors.

I like the organza ribbon combined with the cord.  Now I just have to remind myself to get them posted into my Etsy shop!

Black and Gold Pendant on Twisted Cord

This necklace was an experiment in using thick braided cord.  I made a pendant from a large acrylic bead and gold plated pewter bead caps.  The cord is black intertwined with gold metallic thread.

The trick was getting the correct size for the endings.  The cord is probably 4mm thick and was from a fabric store, rather than a beading store.  It all ended up well, and I think it looks rather Elizabethan.