Retired - Drops of Violet Earrings

PROJECT E7063
Designer: Rachel Zaimont
Skill Level: Beginner
Faceted amethyst briolettes dangle like ripe grapes on the vine in these sweet, silver filled earrings that channel Pantone's 2018 color of the year, Ultra Violet.
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. Cut 1 foot of 28 gauge wire. Take 1 small amethyst briolette and wire wrap the briolette. Set it aside.
  2. Cut another 1 foot length of wire. Take 1 larger briolette and wire wrap it. Set it aside.
  3. Open a jump ring. Slide on the loop of the larger wire wrapped briolette. Close the jump ring.
  4. Slide the loop of the smaller briolette onto the earring hook, from the end of the hook toward the front so it sits in the crook. Then slide the jump ring holding the larger briolette onto the earring hook behind the smaller briolette.
  5. Enjoy your earrings!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • SPAM-802 - Purple Amethyst Gemstone Quality Cut Faceted Heart Briolette Beads 8-12mm Pack of 6
    Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-9511 - Silver Filled Shepherd's Crook Square Wire Earring Hooks - 19mm (2 Pairs)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-8071 - Silver Filled Open Jump Rings 5mm 22 Gauge (24)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • WSV-22831 - Beadsmith Silver Filled Wire - 28 Gauge Round Half Hard - 0.5oz (62.5 Feet)
    Project uses 4 feet. 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
  • XTL-0074 - Eurotool Nylon Jaw Pliers Chain Nose- For Scratch-Free Wire Work
Additional Information
Ingredients SPAM-802,

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.
Gemstone Beads, Amethyst, Faceted Heart Briolette 8-12mm, Purple (6 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 6 Pieces.
$10.99 / Package | SKU: SPAM-802
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Tools and Other Supplies:

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

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