Gilded Affair

Silver and Gray Chandelier Earrings

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueChain & Jump Rings

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size3 Inches

This pair of earrings is all about the chain. Three layers of delicate chain overlap to create a beatiful pattern full of movement. author signature

The elegant icy silver chain and blue-grey pearls create the stunning look for these chandelier earrings, perfect for winter weddings. Wear this popular style of earrings for special occasions to celebrate the winter season.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Thread a 11mm pear-shaped pearl in Dark Grey onto a 1 1/2-inch 24 gauge sterling silver head pin and finish with a wrapped loop. Repeat this process with two 6mm round pearls in Dark Grey, each with its own sterling 6mm flower petal outline bead cap. Set aside.

Cut the 050 rollo chain into six pieces using side cutters: two 1 1/4-inch pieces, one 1-inch piece, one 2 1/2-inch piece and two 3-inch pieces.

Attach one 2.3mm sterling silver open jump ring to the end of each 1 1/4-inch chain and the 1-inch chain. Attach the 1 1/4-inch chains to the end fans of the sterling silver filigree fan chandelier with the jump rings. Attach the 1-inch chain to the center fan of the chandelier in the same manner.

Attach the round pearl wrapped loops from step one to each 1 1/4-inch chain with a second jump ring, and the pear-shaped pearl wrapped loop to the 1-inch chain with another jump ring. Each chain should now have its own dangling pearl.

Attach one 3-inch chain to the jump ring on the far left fan from step three, drape it across the design, and connect the other end to the far right jump ring. Grab the center of the chain and attach it to your center jump ring, creating a double-draped effect.

Attach a second jump ring to each end fan jump ring. Connect the 2 1/2-inch chain to this new jump ring on the far left fan, drape it across so it hangs just below your double-draped chain, and connect it on the other side to the second jump ring on the far right fan. Repeat this process for the remaining 3-inch chain, allowing it to hang just below the 2 1/2-inch draped chain. All three chains should be parallel to one another.

Connect the sterling silver French hook earwire with ball and coil to the top of the chandelier. Simply open the bottom portion with chain nose pliers, hook it onto the chandelier stringing hole and close.

Repeat steps for the other earring.

List of Components:
050 Rollo Chain (925CH1, qty 2)
5821 11mm Pear-Shaped Pearl Dark Grey (5821-GRYDK11, qty 2)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring (0.5 x 2.3mm) (SS-OJR20-A, qty 16)
1 1/2-inch Head Pin, 24 Gauge (Sterling Silver) (SS-HP4X, qty 6)
Sterling Silver Filigree Fan Chandelier (SS-CHAN7, qty 2)
Sterling Silver French Hook Earwire with Ball and Coil (SS-EAR02, qty 2)
5810 6mm Round Pearl Dark Grey (5810-GRYDK6, qty 4)
Sterling 6mm Flower Petal Outline Bead Cap (STG-CAP10, qty 4)

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