Retired - Victorian Afternoon Earrings

PROJECT E768
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
These sterling silver earrings feature an intricate sterling silver filigree bead simply hung from an elegant earring hook. This design illustrates how a stunning focal is sometimes all you need for a beautiful piece of jewelry.
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. Place one of your filigree beads onto a head pin. Create a wrapped wire loop after the bead and snip off excess wire with flush cutters.
  2. Open the loop at the base of your earring hook (the same way you would open a jump ring) and link this to the wrapped wire loop you just made. Close the loop.
  3. All done! Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BMB-01592 -
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • FEA-2010 - Sterling Silver French Wire Earring Hooks (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-02315 - Sterling Silver Head Pins 22 Gauge 1.5 Inch (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. 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
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Vintage Look
Ingredients FEA-2010,

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, French Ear Wire Hook 16mm Long 21 Gauge, Sterling Silver (10 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 5 Pairs.
$9.29 / Package | SKU: FEA-2010
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Tools and Other Supplies:

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

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