Dragonfly earrings are always a great addition to your jewelry collection, but when made with Swarovski crystal, they are too cute for words!
Step one: Using a 2 inch sterling silver, 22 gauge head pin, string a 3mm aqua Swarovski crystal faceted bicone, followed by a 3.3mm corrugated saucer bead, a 4mm aqua Swarovski crystal faceted bicone, another corrugated saucer, a pair of antique silver (pewter) dragonfly wings and a 5mm aqua faceted round bead.
Step two: Attach the dragonfly to a sterling silver earwire with faceted cubic zirconia, using a simple loop. For detailed instructions on how to make a simple loop, please visit the Handy Tips section of our Learning Center.
Step three: Repeat steps one and two to make the second earring.
Simple and adorable, these earrings are going to be extremely popular!
Approximate Length: 1 ½ inches
Approximate Cost for a pair: Under $20
List of components:
Antique silver (pewter) dragonfly wings(SA-5588, qty 2)
Sterling silver earwire with faceted cubic zirconia (SS-EAR-CZ, qty 2)
3.3mm corrugated saucer bead (SS-SAU3-C, qty 4)
5mm Swarovski crystal faceted round aquamarine (5000-AQUA5, qty 2)
4mm Swarovski crystal faceted bicone aquamarine (5301-AQUA4, qty 2)
3mm Swarovski crystal faceted bicone aquamarine (5301-AQUA3, qty 2)
2 inch head pin, 22 gauge (SS-HP22, qty 2)
Tools used:
Side cutter – semi-flush (TOOL-131)
Round nose pliers (TOOL-108)
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