How to Make a Chunky Red and Black Statement Necklace at Home

Do you like DIY chunky necklace? This jewelry project is about a chunky red and black statement necklace. The perfect combination of red pearl bead and black beads make this chunky necklace elegant. Now, let's learn how to make this chunky red and black statement necklace at home.

Supplies needed in DIY the chunky red and black statement necklace:

6mm Black Gemstone Round Bead
12x8mm Black Faceted Drop Beads
7x5mm Black Faceted Drop Beads
Tibetan Heart Toggle & Tbar
Platinum Bead Tips
Golden Twisted Chain
0.3mm Tiger Tail
2mm Silver Seed Beads
3mm Red Round Pearl Beads
Needle Nose Plier
Stainless-Steel Scissor

Instructions on how to make the chunky red and black statement necklace:

Step 1: Make the first pattern of the red and black statement necklace

1st, cut a piece of 0.3mm tiger tail and thread a platinum bead tip to the middle of the tiger tail;
2nd, hold the two tiger tails together and thread a 6mm black gemstone round bead, 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead, 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 3 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence;
3rd, cross the tiger tails through the left 6mm black gemstone round bead and tighten. Then, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 2 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence;
4th, cross the tiger tails through the right 6mm black gemstone round bead and tighten.

Step 2: Make the second pattern and the third pattern

1st, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 2 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tails through the middle 6mm black gemstone round bead in the second row and tighten;
2nd, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 3 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tails through the left 6mm black bead in the second row and tighten;
3rd, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 2 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tails through the right 6mm black bead in the third row and tighten;

4th, repeat the above steps to make two more such patterns. Then, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 2 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tails through the middle 6mm black bead in the second row and tighten. Then, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead, 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 3 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence;
5th, cross the tiger tails through the 6mm black gemstone round bead and tighten. Then, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 2 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence;
6th, cross the tiger tails through the 6mm black gemstone round bead and tighten. Then, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 2 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence. Cross the tiger tails through the 6mm black gemstone round bead and tighten.

Step 3: Make the fourth pattern of the red and black statement necklace

1st, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead, a 7x5mm black faceted drop bead and a 2mm silver seed bead in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tail through the 2mm silver seed bead, the 7x5mm black faceted drop bead and the 6mm black gemstone round bead in sequence again;
2nd, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 2 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tails through the 6mm black gemstone round bead and tighten;
3rd, repeat the above steps to make another such pattern (as shown in the picture);

Step 4: Make the rest part of the red and black statement necklace

1st, refer to the above step to make a long bead pattern (as shown in the picture). Then, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead, a 12x8mm black faceted drop bead and a 2mm silver seed bead in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tail through the 2mm silver seed bead, the 12x8mm black faceted drop bead and the 6mm black gemstone round bead in sequence again;
2nd, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 2 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tails through the 6mm black gemstone round bead and tighten. Repeat this step once;
3rd, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 2 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tails through the 6mm black gemstone round bead and tighten. Repeat this step once;
4th, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead, 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead, 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead, a 12x8mm black faceted drop bead and a 2mm silver seed bead in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tail through the 2mm silver seed bead, the 12x8mm black faceted drop bead and the 6mm black gemstone round bead in sequence again;
5th, thread 2 3mm red round pearl beads, a 6mm black gemstone round bead and 2 3mm red round pearl beads in sequence. Then, cross the tiger tails through the 6mm black gemstone round bead and tighten. Repeat this step twice;

6th, refer to the above steps to make the corresponding part in the right side (as shown in the picture);

7th, cut another piece of tiger tail and make the first red pearl bead loop(as shown in the picture);
8th, continue to make the second, the third and the fourth red pearl bead loops;

9th, refer to the left side to make four red pearl bead loops on the right side (as shown in the picture);

10th, cut a piece of golden twisted chain and connect it with the two ends of the necklace;
11th, connect the two ends of the necklace together with Tibetan heart toggle.

Here is the final look of the chunky red and black statement necklace.

This chunky red and black statement necklace can enhance your look. Wearing this DIY chunky necklace around your neck, you can make a bold or subtle statement. Do you want to have a try?