A Sautoir is a French term for a long necklace that suspends a tassel or other ornament. This style has developed over time but probably the most popular sautoirs were woven or twisted ropes of pearls suspending a tassel. By the time of the Art Deco period (early 20's to late 30's) the sautoir adapted to the new style by becoming more geometric and incorporating diamonds and other rare gems. Many could be converted to bracelets, shorter necklaces and head ornaments with interchangeable pendants and tassels that could also be suspended from earrings or another necklace.

Estelle's Sautoir evokes the style of a sautoir from the Art Deco period. A supple cubic right angle weave fire polish necklace cord ends with two pearl, fire polish and seed bead tassels. A square cubic right angle weave and embellished pearl component slides up and down the necklace to adjust for placing over the head and adjusting to how the necklace can be worn. The sliding component can be worn close to the base of the throat or low. The tassels can be staggered or even, it's up to you. Either way, this design is beautiful and elegant. I hope that Estelle would agree.

Skill level: Intermediate to advanced

Necklace length: My samples are 33 inches from the end of one tassel to the end of the other tassel.

Techniques:

• Cubic right angle weave Flat and tubular peyote stitch Herringbone Netting Fringing and embellishing techniques

Kits are available in four colorways.