This feminine necklace kit comes with carved natural mother of pearl, Vintaj nickel-free brass, and Swarovski pearls. It is about 16" around. To make it longer, buy some extra Vintaj Ornate chain, which links open and close, so you can add as much as you'd like. Components 9" Vintaj Ornate CH15 2 - 8mm carved white mother of pearl beads 1 - 20mm carved white mother of pearl bead 3 - 6mm Swarovski white pearls 2 - Vintaj Deco Vines Swirling Left 2 - Vintaj Deco Vines Swirling Right 5 - 1.5" Vintaj eyepins EP15 1 Vintaj Tiny Hook 1 Vintaj headpin HP1 2.5" Vintaj Fine Ornate Chain   Techniques Used Opening and closing an earwire Basic Linking technique (PDF) or use the 1-step looper (see video on 1-step looper page) Tools Needed (not included) Chain nose pliers  and 1-step looper or Chain nose pliers and Round nose pliers and Flush cutters