Design Inspiration Supplies

Design Instructions

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Supplies needed

Silver Earrings:

  • 2    French Hook Ear Wire w/Small Loop, SF    (90-8110-01)
  • 2    Crystal Brilliance Link w/Crystal    (94-6844-02)
  • 2    Celestial Brilliance Pendant w/Crystal    (94-6843-02)
  • 2    Oval Jump Ring 3x2mm ID    (01-0016-01)

Gold Earrings*:

  • 2    French Hook Ear Wire w/Small Loop, GF    (90-3110-01)
  • 2    Milgrained Two-sided SS16 Bezel Link    (94-3235-25)
  • 2    Oval Scroll 14x10mm Bezel Pendant    (94-2575-26)
  • 2    Oval Jump Ring 3x2mm ID    (01-0016-09)
  • 2    14x10mm Oval Crystal Stones (Amethyst shown)
  • 4    SS16 Round Flat Back Crystal (Lt. Siam AB shown)

Tools

  • chain nose pliers (2)
  • E-6000 jeweler's adhesive or two-part epoxy*
  • tooth pick*
  • cotton swab*

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: Approx 2"

Designer: Tracy Proctor

Download the Nova Earrings PDF

Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for Jump Rings and Simple Loops).

Tip: For best results follow adhesive instructions carefully.

Steps:

Silver

  1. Open one jump ring and attach to top of one Celestial Brilliance pendant. Before closing jump ring add one Crystal Brilliance link. Close jump ring.
  2. Open loop of ear wire and attach to other side of link. Close loop.
  3. Repeat Steps 1-2 for second earring.

Gold

  1. Follow adhesive instructions to glue one oval crystal into one oval bezel. Use toothpick for applying glue. Use cotton swab to clean excess. Repeat with second bezel. Allow to dry.
  2. Repeat Step 1 to glue flat back crystals into both sides of link. Repeat with second link. Allow to dry.
  3. Open one jump ring and attach to top of one oval bezel. Before closing jump ring add one link. Close jump ring.
  4. Open loop of ear wire and attach to other side of link. Close loop.
  5. Repeat Steps 3-4 for second earring.