Kilkenny Earrings

Project E704 [Skill Level: Beginner]
Designer: Julie Bean

Vibrant emerald green crystals contrast stunningly against cool sterling silver findings in these elegant earrings. They are high on style yet quick and easy to make. A great project for the holidays, proms, weddings, and more.

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What You'll Need

Silver Plated Rondelle Beads With Emerald Green Czech Crystal Rhinestones 8mm (4)
BCZ-1809 BrandID:28	Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package. 1 package = 4 Pieces Price: $2.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Preciosa Czech Crystal Beads 6mm Bicone 'Emerald' Green (20)
BCZ-5650 BrandID:41	Project uses 4 pieces. You will need 1 package. 1 package = 20 Pieces Price: $2.49 / pkg	Quantity:

Preciosa Czech Crystal 4mm Bicone Beads 'Emerald' (50)
BCZ-5450 BrandID:41	Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package. 1 package = 50 Pieces Price: $3.29 / pkg	Quantity:

Sterling Silver Ear Threads Threaders 6 Inch Box Chain w/ Loop
FEA-9060 BrandID:28	Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Pair Price: $9.25 / pkg	Quantity:

Fancy Sterling Silver 1.5mm Ball Head Pins 24 Gauge 1 Inch (10)
FHP-3210 BrandID:28	Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package. 1 package = 10 Pieces Price: $3.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Purchase All Supplies

★ Supplies For Project E704 - Kilkenny Earrings
	Includes all packages of items above and printed instructions. Recommended tools are not included. Price: $23.07 / kit	Quantity:
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Specialized Tools

Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5514 BrandID:6	Price: $6.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
XTL-5511 BrandID:6	Price: $6.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
XTL-5600 BrandID:7	Price: $13.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Instructions:

Don't forget to double these instructions to make your matched pair of earrings.

Onto your ear threader place 1 Preciosa Czech crystal 6mm bicone bead in emerald, 1 rondelle bead with emerald rhinestones, and 1 more Preciosa Czech crystal 6mm bicone bead in emerald.

Onto 1 sterling silver ball head pin place a Preciosa Czech crystal 4mm bicone bead in emerald. Create a simple wire loop after the bead.

Open the simple wire loop you made and connect it to the loop at the base of the ear threader.

All done!

Variations

Choose another color of beautiful Czech Glass crystals for a variation on this project. Don't forget to coordinate all your beads!

When substituting in items, pay attention to sizes and styles to make sure all your pieces will fit together.

Keywords: st. patricks day, st. pattys day, ireland, irish, christmas, wedding

Tip: Check package quantities for each component. You may have extra material to make more than one finished project, or will have leftovers for other projects. In some cases, adding on just one more package of a component may be all you need to make multiple pieces.

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