Retired - Merlot Earrings

Name: Retired - Merlot Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E7058
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E7058

Designer: Rachel Zaimont

Skill Level: Beginner

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Luxe gold hoops, dotted with tiny garnet gemstones, dangle freely in these spare, minimal earrings that make an understated statement.

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.

Take 1 gold filled headpin and snip off the head with flush cutters, so you have a piece of gold wire.
Using flat and round nose pliers, make a wrapped wire loop on one end, attaching the loop to the 25mm gold circle frame before making your wraps.
String 1 garnet bead onto the wire. Then make another wrapped wire loop, attaching the loop to the 30mm gold circle frame before making your wraps. The garnet link should now be connecting the two gold hoops.
Take another headpin. String 1 garnet bead and make a wrapped wire loop, attaching the loop to the 25mm gold circle on one side of the link from the previous step.
Take another headpin. String 1 garnet bead and make a wrapped wire loop, attaching the loop to the 25mm gold circle on the other side of the link.
Open the loop of an earring wire the same way you would open a jump ring. Slide it onto the 25mm gold circle at the top. Close the loop. Enjoy your earrings!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

FCO-102 - Large Circle Open Frame Link, 25mm Diameter / 18 Gauge, 1 Piece, 14K Gold Filled
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

FJR-1005 - Round Link Component, Closed 18 Gauge Wire 30mm Diameter, 1 Piece, 14K Gold Filled
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

SPGA-81 - Garnet Gemstone Faceted Bicone Beads 3-4mm (50 Pieces)
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FHP-2521 - 14K Gold Filled Head pins 24 Ga./2 Inches (X10)
Project uses 6 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-008 - French Hoop Ear Wire, with 1.5 Ball End 15.5x13mm, 4 Pieces, 14K Gold Filled
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-0021 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Round Nose Jeweller's Pliers
XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex

Additional Information

Ingredients

FCO-102, FHP-2521,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

How to Make a Wrapped Wire Loop
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring

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.

Large Circle Open Frame Link, 25mm Diameter / 18 Gauge, 14K Gold-Filled (1 Piece)

            Large Circle Open Frame Link, 25mm Diameter / 18 Gauge, 14K Gold-Filled (1 Piece)
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $4.97
            
             / Package | SKU: FCO-102

Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, 14K Gold FIlled (10 Pieces)

            Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, 14K Gold FIlled (10 Pieces)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.

                $15.29
            
             / Package | SKU: FHP-2521