Retired - Sophie Earrings in Something Blue

PROJECT E1001
Designer: Megan Milliken
Skill Level: Beginner
Austrian crystal cube beads are accented with sparkly light blue sapphire czech crystal Squaredelle spacers in these elegant earrings. Their subtle yet glamourous look make them the perfect earrings for brides, bridesmaids, or mothers of the bride.
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.

Remember to double these instructions to make your matched pair of earrings.
  1. Insert a 1", 22 gauge sterling silver head pin through one 8 mm Austrian Crystal cube bead, then through one 8 mm silver plated Squaredelle spacer bead with light sapphire blue czech crystals, then through one 6 mm Austrian Crystal Rondelle spacer bead.
  2. Create a simple wire loop after the Austrian crystal Rondelle spacer bead.
  3. Use the wire loop you have just created to attach the beads to one of the 16 mm sterling silver leverback earrings.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-05010 - Earring Findings, Classic Leverback 16x10mm, 2 Pieces, Sterling Silver
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-2800 - Austrian Crystal, 5601 Cube Beads 8mm, 4 Pieces, Crystal
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWC-5303 - Austrian Crystal, 5305 Rondelle Spacer Beads 6mm, 8 Pieces, Crystal
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCZ-3806 - Silver Plated Squaredelle Spacers w/ Light Sapphire Blue Czech Crystals 8mm (2)
    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 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Special Occasion, Bridal
Ingredients FEA-05010, 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, Classic Leverback 16x10mm, Sterling Silver (1 Pair)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.
$4.64 / Package | SKU: FEA-05010
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 Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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