How to Make a Long Necklace Into a Double Strand

Pearl shorteners allow you to turn long necklaces into multistrand pieces of jewelry

If you have a necklace that is too long or you simply want to change its design, rather than cut it to make it shorter, you can turn it into a double-stranded necklace. This works particularly well on pearl or beaded necklaces. Make sure that the length of the original necklace is twice as long as the intended length of the finished product.

Things You'll Need

• Pearl/bead shortener

Instructions

1. Take a necklace that is already attached with its clasp. Fold the necklace in half in front of your chest. Bring the two ends together around your neck.

2. Bring the two double ends together around your neck.

3. Hook a pearl shortener onto one double end of the necklace. Hook the other end of the necklace onto the pearl shortener. Close the pearl shortener. The necklace will now hang in a shorter double strand around your neck.

References

• Choosing Bead Necklaces: Ideas for Making Beaded Necklaces
• Crystals and Jewelry: Pearl Shorteners