France Perles Tutorial | Elastic Bracelet with Clasp – Aquamarine & Rock Crystal Beads

France Perles Tutorial | Elastic Bracelet with Clasp – Aquamarine & Rock Crystal Beads

Learn how to create an elastic bracelet with a 925 sterling silver clasp, featuring beautiful faceted aquamarine beads, rock crystal, and silver spacer beads. This jewelry tutorial will guide you step by step through making a flexible, luminous, and comfortable bracelet with a neat finish using knot covers, crimp beads, and an extension chain.

In this video, you will discover how to string natural gemstone beads, create a secure elastic finish, attach a spring clasp, and add an extension chain to adjust the bracelet size. You can also replace the elastic cord with beading wire for a firmer result.

🎨 This tutorial is part of our DIY jewelry basics series. Create elegant and timeless jewelry pieces perfect as gifts or for yourself!

📌 Materials used in the video:

00401103 – Faceted round aquamarine beads, 3mm × 30 pcs
18006000 – Elastic cord 0.6mm × 30cm
70505041 – Flower rondelle spacer 4mm – 925 silver × 2 pcs
70204040 – Rondelle beads 2x4mm – 925 silver × 2 pcs
01505109 – Faceted rectangular rock crystal 8x10mm × 1 pc
72101030 – Knot covers 3mm – 925 silver × 2 pcs
71700115 – Crimp tubes 1.5x1.0x0.8mm – Rhodium-plated 925 silver × 2 pcs
70102050 – Spring clasp 5mm – 925 silver × 1 pc
70202030 – Open jump rings 3x0.6mm – 925 silver × 1 pc
80320042 – Flat oval gourmette chain 1.6x2.0mm – 925 silver × 4cm

Tools:

Flat nose pliers
Cutting pliers