Tassel and Sparkle - Simple Charm Bracelet Tutorial

Chain bracelets adorned with a simple charm continue to be popular. You can customize this design by using a different colored Swarovski rivoli stone, different styles of chain, or tassels made of different materials!
These bracelets are fun and easy to make, and make great gifts for the minimalist in your life. You need just a few supplies, and basic jewelry making techniques.

Created by: Sondra Barrington

Designer Tips

Place stone in bezel, and use flat-nose nylon-jaw pliers or a burnishing tool to gently bend prongs down over stone. Burnish smooth.
Determine desired bracelet length. Average is 7". Instead of cutting chain, use 2 pairs of pliers to open a figure-8 link.
Use a jump ring to attach crystal charm to end of chain: see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).

Open top loop of tassel, and attach to same chain link.
For extra security, use 2 jump rings to attach clasp to other end of chain.

Suggested Supplies

1 foot [use about 7"] #40-090-42-3 Silver Plated Ring & Connector Chain by the FOOT, 14 & 9mm
1 each #41-878-02-14-3 JBB Findings Silver Plated Pendant Bezel Setting, 1 Loop, 14mm I.D.
1 each #01-122-14-01 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 14mm - Crystal
1 dozen [use 1 piece] #43-392-3 Silver Plated Tassel, Chain, 8-Strand
1 dozen [use 1 piece]#39-349-3 Silver Plated Lobster Clasp, 15mm
1 oz #37-100-3 Silver Plated Jump Rings, Round, Assorted Sizes