Simple Cubic Zirconia Necklace and Earrings with Sterling Silver Gossamer™ Chain
Design Idea SD3F
-- Designer --
Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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Pendant, Snap-Tite®, sterling silver, 6mm with 6-prong round setting
- Gem, cubic zirconia, ruby red, 6mm faceted round
- Earstud, Snap-Tite® sterling silver, 6mm round 6-prong setting / earnuts
- Chain, sterling silver curb, 1.3mm long / mixed clasp, Gossamer™
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Place a 6mm faceted ruby red cubic zirconia face down on a soft surface.
Place a Snap-Tite® pendant setting over the stone so the prongs (or bezel lips) are facing down.
Press down firmly on the stone with the bezel. You should hear an audible snap. This is the “Snap-Tite” mechanism locking the prongs over the stone’s girdle.
Ensure the prongs are snug against the stone’s widest part (the girdle). If not, use chain-nose pliers to gently press opposing prongs together. Apply only light pressure to avoid twisting the setting or damaging the stone.
If the prongs are slightly raised and could catch on clothing, use a bezel roller to gently lower them.
Slide the pendant onto a Gossamer™ 16-inch sterling silver curb chain.
Earring Instructions
Insert one 6mm ruby red cubic zirconia into each Snap-Tite 6mm sterling silver earstud setting, using the same method used in the Necklace Instructions.
Attach the earnuts to the earring posts.
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