Going with Garnets Earrings Tutorial

We went with garnets, for a subtle January birthstone pair of earrings, and this design would be easy to make with any other birthstone, or simply use your favorite faceted beads for a non-birthstone option.

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Designer Tips

Pick a starting position, and anchor 26-gauge wire on hoop with 4-5 tight lashes.
String first row of beads, and wrap wire around hoop at desired point, add second row of beads, and wrap on the same side as the anchor.
Add third row and anchor the final end, then clip off excess wire.
Add ear wire.
Mirror pattern for other earring.

Suggested Supplies

2 each #42-240-02-6 TierraCast Medium Wire Hoop Charm Holder - Antiqued Brass
1 strand (use 12 beads) #21-893-008 Garnet 3mm Faceted Round Gemstone Beads
1 card (use 22 beads) #23-442-1723 2x3mm Faceted Firepolish Micro Spacer Bead - Copper Plated AB
1 strand (use 24 beads) #26-830-0 Brass Beads, Faceted Cube, 2.5mm
1 spool (use about 20") #47-405-26 Copper Jewelry Wire, 26ga, Round, 315' spool
1 pair #34-063-41 Bronze Niobium Earring Hook Findings
1 gross (use 2 pieces) #33-961 Clear Rubber Earring Backs, Wire Keeper