Retired - Layla Earrings in Emerald

PROJECT E2000
Designer: Megan Milliken
Skill Level: Beginner
Pretty crystal mini beads dangle from sterling silver chandelier earring findings in these versatile earrings. Wear them to add a little sparkle to your favorite outfit.
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 a 8mm tanzanite round crystal mini bead onto a sterling silver 1", 22 gauge head pin and create a simple wire loop after the bead. Repeat with a second bead and head pin.
  2. Place a 6mm tanzanite round crystal mini bead onto another head pin and create a simple wire loop after the bead. Repeat with nine more 6mm beads and head pins.
  3. Hang an 8mm bead from each of the middle loops on a pair of sterling silver teardrop earring findings by opening the wire loops as you would a jump ring.
  4. Hang five 6mm beads from the lower loops on each earring finding.
  5. Open the loop on a sterling silver French wire earring hook and hang one of the earrings from the hook.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-2010 - Sterling Silver French Wire Earring Hooks (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-8440 - Sterling Silver Teardrop Chandelier Earrings Findings 40mm
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-02310 - Head Pins, 1 Inch Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 20 Pieces, Sterling Silver
    Project uses 12 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWBB-7510 - Austrian Crystal, 5052 Round Mini Beads 6mm, 4 Pieces, Emerald
    Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 3 packages.

  • SWBB-7540 -
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5032 - Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
Additional Information
Ingredients FEA-2010, FHP-02310,

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
Head Pins, 1 Inch Long and 22 Gauge Thick Sterling Silver (20 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$5.49 / Package | SKU: FHP-02310
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose

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