Retired - Starfish Dreamer Earrings

PROJECT E2357
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
Light and airy, these sterling silver gemstone chain earrings feature a sparkling Austrian crystal starfish pendant.
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 cutting off 1.5 inches of gemstone chain. Be sure to keep the loops intact at the top and bottom with one dangle attached as well.
  2. Open one jump ring and attach it to the starfish pendant and to one end of the gemstone chain.
  3. Open one loop of the earring finding, same as you would a jump ring, and attach it to the other end of the gemstone chain.
Please note we have recommended 4 inches of gemstone chain to account for any lost links when the chain is cut.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHX-1064 - Final Sale - Wire Wrapped Beaded Chain, Opalite Glass Faceted Rondelles, Sterling Silver, by the Inch
    Project uses 4 inches. You will need 4 packages.

  • FEA-1220 - Sterling Silver Bass Clef Ear Wire 21mm Long 20 Gauge Thick (4 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-03062 - Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge Heavy (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-8450 - Austrian Crystal, #6721 Starfish Pendant, 16mm, 1 Piece, Crystal
    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 Summer, Nautical, Bridal
Ingredients FEA-1220, FJR-03062,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

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 Wire 21mm Long 20 Gauge Thick Sterling Silver (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$3.47 / Package | SKU: FEA-1220
Sterling Silver Open Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge Heavy (10 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$5.99 / Package | SKU: FJR-03062
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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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