Messina Earrings

PROJECT PROJ-JB-E0039
Designer: Julie Bean
Skill Level: Beginner
These long yet delicate earrings feature lovely PRESTIGE crystal iridescent pearls in light blue and a fringe tassel made from Nunn Design chain. The earrings have great movement when you walk and are lightweight to wear. A great accessory for spring and summer.
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.

You can easily adjust the length of the chain tassel to make these longer or shorter, whichever you prefer.
  1. Begin by measuring and cutting 5 lengths of chain per earring, 1.5" long each.
  2. To make this project, please watch the video: How to Make Iridescent Pearl & Chain Tassel Earrings. This video will show you how to make this project from start to finish. Create your earrings based upon what you learned in the video. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-1217 - Earring Findings, Ear Wire 21mm Long 20 Gauge Thick Gold-Filled (2 Pairs)
    Project uses 1 pair. You will need 1 package(s).

  • PRES-5810-CILB4 - PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 4mm, Iridescent Light Blue (1 Piece)
    Project uses 6 piece(s). You will need 6 package(s).

  • FHP-6258 - Open Eye Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

  • CHA-0144 - Antiqued Gold Plated Cable Chain, 2x2.5mm, by Nunn Design Chain, by the Foot
    Project uses 15 inches. You will need 2 package(s).

  • FJR-3914 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge 22k Gold Plated (100 pcs)
    Project uses 2 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5032 - The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose
  • XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
  • XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Delicate
Ingredients FEA-1217, PRES-5810-CILB4, FHP-6258, CHA-0144, FJR-3914,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Earring Findings, Ear Wire 21mm Long 20 Gauge Thick Gold-Filled (2 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 2 Pairs.
$6.29 / Package | SKU: FEA-1217
PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 4mm, Iridescent Light Blue (1 Piece)
You will need 6 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$0.18 / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-CILB4
Open Eye Pins, 2 Inches Long and 22 Gauge Thick, 22K Gold Plated (50 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$5.09 / Package | SKU: FHP-6258
Antiqued Gold Plated Cable Chain, 2x2.5mm, by Nunn Design Chain, by the Foot
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$3.37 / Package | SKU: CHA-0144
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 20 Gauge 22k Gold Plated (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$4.05 / Package | SKU: FJR-3914
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
$25.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-5450
Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
$32.99 / Package | SKU: XTL-0020
The Beadsmith Wire Looping Pliers - Concave And Round Nose

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