Frosted Snowfall Necklace

Winter in a necklace. Round speckled beads in snowy white, soft gray, and inky black look like a fresh flurry on a dark night. Clear glass seed beads add a hint of shimmer between them, and a gold-tone snowflake charm set with sparkling clear crystals hangs at the center. Near the clasp, a short stretch of iridescent beads flashes purple, blue, and gold when it catches the light. A gold-tone toggle clasp fastens in front. It goes with a black sweater, a holiday dress, or a plain tee that needs a little something.

Size Medium necklace, 18 to 19 inches

Materials

• Speckled black, white, and gray round beads (about 8mm)

• Clear glass seed beads

• Iridescent metallic-finish accent beads near clasp

• Gold-tone spacer beads and matte gold-tone toggle clasp

• Gold-tone snowflake charm with clear crystals

Care tips

• Put it on after lotion, perfume, and hairspray, and take it off before showers, swimming, and workouts.

• Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Skip jewelry dips and ultrasonic cleaners, which can dull the speckled finish and the gold-tone plating.

• Keep it away from harsh chemicals and long stretches in direct sun, which can wear down surface finishes on beads.

• Store it flat or hung up so the charm doesn’t snag the strand.

• Handle gently, since the beads can chip if dropped on a hard floor.