Falling Gemstone Earrings

PROJECT E2414
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
Carnelian rondelle gemstone chain is wonderful to work with and needs no extra embellishment, just a clean finished end.
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.

Please note that the gemstone chain is sold by the inch so you can determine how long you want each earring by how much chain you purchase. Be sure to add one extra inch to make sure the cut loops will accommodate your design.
  1. To see how to complete this project from start to finish, please watch our video: How to Finish Gemstone Chain Using Headpins. In this video you will learn how to cut your gemstone chain, how to add a wrapped wire loop and how to add an earring hook to finish the look.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • CHX-1081 - Wire Wrapped Gemstone Chain, Carnelian 4mm Rondelles, Gold Vermeil, by the Inch
    Project uses 6 Inches. You will need 6 packages.

  • FHP-1238 - Head Pins, with Ball Head 1 Inch Long and 26 Gauge Thick, 6 Pieces, 14k Gold Filled
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-09006 - Leverback Earrings, w/ Ball Embellishment 14x9mm, 6 Pairs, Gold Plated
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-0021 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Round Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
Additional Information
Theme Halloween, Delicate, Boho, Autumn
Ingredients CHX-1081, FHP-1238, FEA-09006,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

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.
You will need 6 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: CHX-1081
Head Pins, with Ball Head 1 Inch Long and 26 Gauge Thick, 14k Gold-Filled (6 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pieces.
$6.25 / Package | SKU: FHP-1238
Leverback Earrings, w/ Ball Embellishment 14x9mm, Gold Plated (6 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pairs.
$3.99 / Package | SKU: FEA-09006
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Round Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$29.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0021
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020

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