Retired - Timeless Beauty Earrings

PROJECT E639
Designer: Lidia Ramos
Skill Level: Beginner
Combining two classical elements of pearls and sterling silver, these elegant earrings will quickly become your favorites. Simple enough to be worn casually, yet elegant enough for a formal occasion, you will reach for these earrings time and time again.
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 directions to make your matched pair of earrings.
  1. Onto a sterling silver 2" headpin, place 1 pear-shaped pearl, 1 sterling silver fluted lily flower cone bead cap, and 1 sterling silver seamless round bead.
  2. After the round bead, start to create a wrapped wire loop. After you have created the loop but before you make your wraps, insert into the loop the hoop at the base of you sterling silver leverback earring with shell design. Finish making your wraps. Cut off excess wire with flush cutters.
  3. All done!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • BMB-01231 - Sterling Silver Seamless Round Beads 3mm (20)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FEA-05014 - Earring Findings, Leverback with Shell Design 17x10mm, 2 Pieces, Sterling Silver
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FHP-02520 - Sterling Silver Head pins 24 Gauge 2 Inches (10)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • SWP-1101 - Austrian Crystal, 5821 Pear Shaped Faux Pearl Beads 11mm, 4 Pieces, White
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • [Discontinued] sterling silver long bead caps

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
Additional Information
Theme Special Occasion, Bridal
Ingredients FEA-05014, BMB-01231, FHP-02520, PRES-5821-CRM11,

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, Leverback with Shell Design 17x10mm, Sterling Silver (1 Pair)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pair.
$5.69 / Package | SKU: FEA-05014
Sterling Silver Seamless Round Beads 3mm (20 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$6.75 / Package | SKU: BMB-01231
Head Pins, 2 Inches Long and 24 Gauge Thick, Sterling Silver (10 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 10 Pieces.
$6.49 / Package | SKU: FHP-02520
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5821 Pear-Shaped Pearl Bead 11x8mm, Cream (1 Piece)
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$1.69 / Package | SKU: PRES-5821-CRM11
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

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