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Chandelier earrings can be a bit tricky to get just right, this simple design is a great way to practice your technique before you make more intricate earrings.

Step one: Begin with the drop that hangs in the center of the earring. String a Swarovski disc shaped crystal AB on a head pin and make a wrapped loop, stringing it through the inner loop at the top of the earring. For detailed instructions on how to make a wrapped loop, please visit the Handy Tips section of the Learning Center.

Step two: Prepare the rest of your drops. All will be attached with wrapped loops, so leave the head pins straight until you are ready to attach them. For the pair you will need four that have a daisy spacer, 5mm pacific opal Swarovski bicone and another daisy spacer. Four will simply have a 4mm bright round twisted bead, and two with a daisy spacer, 5mm Swarovski blue zircon bicone, and another daisy spacer.

Step three: Attach the drops working from the inside out with the blue zircon in the middle, then the twists, and finally the pacific opals. All will be finished with wrapped loops. Attach the earring to any wire, post or lever back you like.

Approximate Length: 1 3/4 inch
Approximate Cost: Under $20.00

List of components:
Teardrop 5 ring chandelier earring (SS-CHAN3, qty 2)
4mm twisted round bead (SS-RND4-BT, qty 4)
4mm bright daisy spacer (DSY4-BRITE, qty 12)
1 ½ inch head pin, 24 gauge (SS-HP4X, qty 12)
5mm Swarovski blue zircon bicone (5301-BLZR5, qty 2)
5mm Swarovski pacific opal bicone (5301-PACOP5, qty 4)
6mm Swarovski disc crystal AB (5100-CRYSAB6, qty 2)
Earring components of your choice (qty 2)

Tools used:
Side cutter – semi flush (TOOL-131)
Round nose pliers (TOOL-108)
Chain nose pliers (TOOL-106)

Teardrop 5-Ring Chandelier
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Bead Code: SS-CHAN3
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Volume discount pricing
1-9$2.99 each10-19$2.69 each20+$2.39 each
Height 32.5mm, Width 18.5mm
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4mm Sterling Shiny Twist Bead
pad4mm Sterling Shiny Twist Bead
Bead Code: SS-RND4-BT
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Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.31 each50-99$0.28 each100+$0.25 each
Length 4mm
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4mm Daisy Spacer - Bright
pad4mm Daisy Spacer - Bright
Bead Code: DSY4-BRITE
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Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.14 each50-99$0.13 each100+$0.12 each
4mm
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1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 24 Gauge (Sterling Silver)
pad1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 24 Gauge (Sterling Silver)
Bead Code: SS-HP4X
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Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.16 each50-99$0.15 each100+$0.14 each
Length 1 1/2", 24 Gauge
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5301 5mm Faceted Bicone Blue Zircon
pad5301 5mm Faceted Bicone Blue Zircon
Bead Code: 5301-BLZR5
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Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.12 each50-99$0.11 each100+$0.10 each
Length 5mm, Width 5mm
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5301 5mm Faceted Bicone Pacific Opal
pad5301 5mm Faceted Bicone Pacific Opal
Bead Code: 5301-PACOP5
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Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.12 each50-99$0.11 each100+$0.10 each
Length 5mm, Width 5mm
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5100 6mm Faceted Disc Crystal AB
pad5100 6mm Faceted Disc Crystal AB
Bead Code: 5100-CRYSAB6
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Volume discount pricing
1-49$0.22 each50-99$0.20 each100+$0.18 each
Length 6mm, Width 4.5mm
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Side Cutters - Semi Flush
padSide Cutters - Semi Flush
Bead Code: TOOL-131
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Volume discount pricing
1-2$12.99 each3-5$11.99 each6+$10.99 each
 
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Round Nose Pliers
padRound Nose Pliers
Bead Code: TOOL-108
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Volume discount pricing
1-4$8.99 each5-9$8.49 each10+$7.99 each
 
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Chain Nose Pliers
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Bead Code: TOOL-106
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Volume discount pricing
1-4$8.99 each5-9$8.49 each10+$7.99 each
 
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