How to Draw a Necklace: Easy 10-Step Guide for Beginners

Looking for a fun, creative project? This necklace drawing tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. All you need is a pencil, an eraser, and your favorite coloring tools to design a custom piece of jewelry.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished illustration of a beaded necklace with a central gemstone pendant.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Beaded Chain

Pencil sketch showing the initial chain of a necklace using small, connected circular beads.

Start by drawing a series of small, connected, irregular circles to form the chain. Tip: Imagine you are drawing a soft 'C' shape; keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the curve later.

Step 2: Completing the Loop

Drawing the necklace chain further to create a nearly closed loop of beads.

Continue adding small, rounded shapes until the chain almost forms a complete circle. Tip: Don't worry about making the beads perfectly uniform; real pearls have slight variations that make them look authentic.

Step 3: Designing the Pendant

Adding a scalloped, wavy-edged pendant to the bottom of the beaded necklace chain.

Connect the two ends of your chain with a decorative pendant. Use a wavy, scalloped line to create the outer edge. Tip: Use a steady hand to make the scallops look even and symmetrical.

Step 4: Adding the Centerpiece

Sketching a central circle inside the pendant to serve as the gemstone base.

Draw a circle right in the middle of your pendant. Tip: If you have trouble drawing a perfect circle, trace the edge of a small coin.

Step 5: Layering the Gemstone

Adding a larger outer circle around the central gemstone to create a halo effect.

Draw a second, slightly larger circle around the first one. Tip: This creates a 'halo' effect, making your gemstone look more professional and layered.

Step 6: Defining the Texture

Drawing straight lines connecting the gemstone halo to the scalloped edges of the pendant.

Draw short, straight lines from the outer circle to the valleys of the scalloped edges. Tip: These lines act as 'connectors' that give your pendant a realistic, metallic structure.

Step 7: Faceting the Gem

Adding triangular facets to the central gemstone to simulate a diamond-like cut.

Draw a smaller circle in the very center and add lines connecting it to the next circle to form triangles. Tip: These triangles represent the 'facets' of a gem, which catch the light and make it sparkle.

Step 8: Adding Highlights

Adding small highlight circles to the beads and gemstone to create a reflective, shiny appearance.

Draw tiny circles inside the beads and the gem to represent light reflections. Tip: Leave these small circles white when you color to make your necklace look shiny and polished.

Step 9: Drawing the Clasp

Sketching the clasp mechanism at the top of the necklace chain.

Erase a small section at the top of the chain and draw an oval to represent the clasp. Tip: This adds a realistic touch, showing how the necklace actually stays closed.

Step 10: Adding Color

A fully colored, vibrant necklace drawing with pearls and a gemstone pendant.

Bring your drawing to life with color! Use soft pinks for pearls or vibrant greens and blues for gemstones. Tip: Use a darker shade on one side of each bead to create a 3D shadow effect.