Retired - Sapphire Evening Earrings

PROJECT E3002
Designer: Megan Milliken
Skill Level: Beginner
These earrings are delicate and pretty simple, but they pack a lot of sparkle! They'll be sure to add some glamor to any 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.

These beads are a little bit fragile, so I don't recommend creating a wrapped wire loop on them. Please remember to double these instructions to create your matched pair of earrings.
  1. Place a sapphire Czech crystal drop pave bead onto a sterling silver 2", 22 gauge head pin and create a simple wire loop after the bead.
  2. Using your flush cutters, clip the head off of another head pin. Create a simple wire loop at the end of the head pin. Then slide a sapphire rainbow Czech crystal round pave bead onto the pin and create another simple loop after the bead.
  3. Open one of the loops on the round bead and attach it to the loop on the drop.
  4. Open the loop on a sterling silver French wire earring hook and hang the free loop on the round bead from it; close the loop.
  5. Enjoy your sparkly new earrings!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BMB-2965 -
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.

  • FEA-2010 - Sterling Silver French Wire Earring Hooks (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-02320 - Sterling Silver Head Pins 22 Gauge 2 Inches (10)
    Project uses 4 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
Theme Special Occasion
Ingredients FEA-2010, FHP-02320,

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.
$8.67 / Package | SKU: FEA-2010
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, Sterling Silver (10 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$7.17 / Package | SKU: FHP-02320
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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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