Retired - Los Lunas Earrings

PROJECT E2277
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
A delicate crescent focal, with it's antiqued silver finish, pairs well with a turquoise bead for a traditional style reminiscent of southwestern 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. Begin by stringing one turquoise bead on to one eye pin. Make a simple wire loop with the loop facing perpendicular to the eye pin.
  2. Open one loop of the eye pin, same as you would a jump ring, and attach this loop to the top of the teardrop focal. Close the loop.
  3. Open the second loop of the eye pin and attach it to the loop of the earring hook. Close the loop, and you're all done.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-3091 - Antiqued Silver Plated Fish Hook Earring Hooks 15x15mm (50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-6259 - Silver Plated Open Eye Pins 21 Gauge 1 Inch (x50)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SPTU-114 - Blue Synthetic Turquoise Gemstone 4mm Round Beads -15 Inch Strand
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PZE-036 - Zola Elements Pendant, Delicate Crescent Focal 33.5mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Silver Tone
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
  • 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, Boho
Ingredients FEA-3091, FHP-6259, PZE-036,

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, Fish Hook Ear Wire 15x15mm, Antiqued Silver Plated (25 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.
$5.59 / Package | SKU: FEA-3091
Open Eye Pins, Silver Plated 1 Inch Long and 21 Gauge Thick (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.79 / Package | SKU: FHP-6259
Zola Elements Pendant, Delicate Crescent Focal 33mm, Antiqued Silver Tone (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: PZE-036
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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
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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