Gilded Ruby Drop Earrings

PROJECT E3062
Designer: Karlin Jones
Skill Level: Beginner
Add a pop of red to your look this holiday season by wearing these vintage-inspired earrings featuring a pretty ruby bead nestled in delicate gold plated filigree.
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. Slide a red ruby glass tear drop bead onto a gold plated head pin and create a wrapped wire loop with your round nose pliers. Snip off any excess wire with your flush cutters.
  2. Next, with your chain nose pliers, open the loop at the bottom of your gold plated earring hook (how you would a jump ring) and slide it onto your wrapped wire loop and close.
  3. That's it!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BGL-08005 - Simulated Ruby Glass Beads, 10x30mm Faceted Tear Drops, 2 Pieces, Ruby Red
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-1901 - 22K Gold Plated Long Filigree Cone Beads 40mm (4)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-05223 - 22K Gold Plated Head Pins - 21 Gauge 3 Inches (25)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-3301 -
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Additional Information
Theme Christmas, Autumn
Ingredients BMB-1901,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
22K Gold Plated Long Filigree Cone Beads 40mm (4 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$5.79 / Package | SKU: BMB-1901
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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