Like a refreshing citrus splash in your summer drink, these earrings quickly cool down style with sleek, silver chain and just a short burst of color. With just a handful of components and simple steps, you can create these earrings as a quick last-minute addition to an outfit!
Step one:
Cut one piece of 050 rollo chain approximately 5 inches long. Fold the chain in half and attach the center loop of the chain to the loop on the 4mm ball post earring.
Step two:
Thread one 8mm orange CZ round bead onto one ¾ inch sterling silver 24 gauge eye pin and finish with a simple loop.
Step three:
Attach each simple loop to each end of the chain. Add the earring back.
Repeat these steps to create the second earring.
Approximate size: 3 inches Estimated time: Less than 30 minutes Difficulty level: Beginner
Tools and Supplies Used:
ZambaPro® Chain Nose Pliers (TOOL-106)
ZambaPro® Round Nose Pliers (TOOL-108)
Side Cutters - Semi Flush (TOOL-131)
List of Components:
8mm Orange CZ Round Bead (CZ-ORG8, qty 2)
Sterling 4mm Ball Post Earring (STG-BALLEAR4, qty 2)
050 Rollo Chain (925CH1, qty 1)
3/4-inch Eye Pin, 24 Gauge (Sterling Silver) (SS-EP43, qty 2)
Sterling Silver Earring Back - Heavy (STG-NUT-HVY, qty 2)
Alternate Components:
These are fun alternatives to those listed above:
5x7mm Purple CZ Length Drilled Oval (CZ-DKP-LOV7)
7mm Olivine CZ Coin (CZ-OLV-CN7)
8mm Olivine CZ Round Bead (CZ-OLV8)
925/10 Silver-Filled 4mm Ball Post Earring (EAR-0045)
Sterling Silver 4mm Cube Post Earring (STG-CUBEEAR4)
925/10 Silver-Filled 3+1 Figaro Chain - By the Foot (BTF-0179)