Emerald Isle Earrings Tutorial

These elegant Emerald earrings are perfect for a May birthday!

Created by: Summer Melaas

Designer Tips

Add a 3mm bicone, 4mm rondelle, 18mm emerald cut rectangle, and a final 4mm rondelle bead to a head pin.
Use a 1-step looper to trim and make a loop all in one step.
Or, for detailed instructions to make head pin loops, and best way to open and close loops, see: Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
Use chain nose pliers to finish closing loop (if necessary), and twist slightly sideways to add beaded dangle to ear wire.
Repeat. Make sure all loops are securely closed.

Suggested Supplies

1 dozen [use 2] #05-328-03-460 Swarovski 5328 Faceted XILION Bicone Beads, 3mm - Metallic Sunshine
4 each #05-045-04-460 Swarovski 5045 Rondelle Bead, 4mm - Metallic Sunshine
** The #5045 Rondelle bead is no longer in production -- but the 4mm round in Metallic Sunshine is also a great option.
2 each #05-515-18-12 Swarovski 5515 Emerald Cut Rectangle Beads, 18mm - Emerald
1 pair #34-669-03 TierraCast 14kt Gold-Filled French Hook, Hoop Style
1 ten [use 2] #37-672 1/20, 14kt Gold-Filled Ball End Head Pin, 2"