Retired - Kilkenny Earrings

PROJECT E704
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
Vibrant emerald green crystals contrast stunningly against cool sterling silver findings in these elegant earrings. They are high on style yet quick and easy to make. A great project for the holidays, proms, weddings, and more.
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.

Don't forget to double these instructions to make your matched pair of earrings.
  1. Onto your ear threader place 1 Preciosa Czech crystal 6mm bicone bead in emerald, 1 rondelle bead with emerald rhinestones, and 1 more Preciosa Czech crystal 6mm bicone bead in emerald.
  2. Onto 1 sterling silver ball head pin place a Preciosa Czech crystal 4mm bicone bead in emerald. Create a simple wire loop after the bead.
  3. Open the simple wire loop you made and connect it to the loop at the base of the ear threader.
  4. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BCZ-1809 - Silver Plated Rondelle Beads With Emerald Green Czech Crystal Rhinestones 8mm (4)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCZ-5650 - Preciosa Czech Crystal Beads 6mm Bicone 'Emerald' Green (20)
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCZ-5450 - Preciosa Czech Crystal 4mm Bicone Beads 'Emerald' (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-9060 - Sterling Silver Ear Threads Threaders 6 Inch Box Chain with Loop (1 Pair)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-3210 - Fancy Sterling Silver 1.5mm Ball Head Pins 24 Gauge 1 Inch (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme St. Patrick's Day, Special Occasion
Ingredients FEA-9060,

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.
Earring Findings, Ear Threads 6 Inch Box Chain with Loop, Sterling Silver (1 Pair)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.
$8.47 / Package | SKU: FEA-9060
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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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