Retired - Dark Love Earrings

PROJECT E3079
Designer: Karlin Jones
Skill Level: Beginner
Pretty Austrian crystal heart beads in Crystal Silver Night dangle from glamorous pearl and onyx chain in these romantic, luxe earrings.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
  1. Using your flush cutters, carefully cut a one inch length of gemstone chain. (An extra inch is included in this project to ensure there are no broken chain links).
  2. Open the loop on your gold filled clef ear wire (how you would a jump ring) and slide it onto the last link from one side of your gemstone chain length and close.
  3. Next. slide your Austrian crystal heart bead onto a gold plated ball head pin. Create a simple wire loop and snip off the excess wire using your flush cutters.
  4. Open the simple loop (like how you would a jump ring) and slide it onto the last link on the other side of your gemstone chain length and close.
  5. You're done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHX-1088 - Pearl & Onyx Gemstone Vermeil Gold Wire Wrapped Chain 3mm Rondelles - By The Inch
    Project uses 3 inches. You will need 3 packages.

  • SWCR-5135 - Austrian Crystal, 5741 Love Heart Bead 8mm, 2 Pieces, Crystal Silver Night 2X
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-3020 - 22K Gold Plated 2mm Ball Head Pins 21 Gauge 1.5 Inch (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-1217 - 14K Gold Filled Bass Clef Ear Wire 21mm Long 20 Gauge Thick (4 Pieces)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Theme Valentine's Day
Ingredients FHP-3020, FEA-1217,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Head Pins, with Ball Head 1.5 Inches Long and 21 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$3.29 / Package | SKU: FHP-3020
Earring Findings, Ear Wire 21mm Long 20 Gauge Thick Gold-Filled (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$6.79 / Package | SKU: FEA-1217
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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