Springtime Blues Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Designer Tips

Apply a dab of Loctite gel to Swarovski Setting and place rivoli stone inside. Place on a level surface to dry (if you can find a flat Styrofoam remnant, press the setting in before gluing the crystal, to create a divot.)
Set square cushion stone in JBB setting using nylon jaw pliers to fold down one corner, then the opposite, and then the remaining two. This will help keep the stone straight.
Attach the set rivoli to the open loop of the cushion setting and close loop. (See Jewelry Basics 101). Attach earwire to closed loop on cushion setting. Add wire keeper for additional security.
Repeat for other earring.

Suggested Supplies

2 each #01-122-14-478 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 14mm - Crystal Ocean DeLite Lacquer
2 each #41-862-08-14-1 Swarovski Setting for 14mm 1122 Rivoli Stone, With Loop - Rhodium Plated
2 each #04-470-12-478 Swarovski 4470 Cushion Square Stone, 12mm - Crystal Ocean DeLite Lacquer
2 each #41-878-51-12-3 JBB Findings Silver Plated 2-Loop Bezel Setting for 12mm 4470 Cushion Square Stone
1 pair #34-063-01 Blue Niobium Earring Hook Findings
1 gross (use pieces) #33-961 Clear Rubber Earring Backs, Wire Keeper
1 each #60-244 Adhesive, Loctite Ultra Gel Control SuperGlue