Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with Labradorite Beads and 14Kt Gold-Filled Findings
Design Idea SA24
-- Designer --
Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Elaine Young, read her jewelry artist success story here.
: : : Materials : : :
Click here to view a full list of materials used in this design.
Please take the creative opportunity to select the products of your choice for this design, offered here at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Some materials may not be available or listed.
- Beading hoop, gold-plated brass, 40mm round with loop
- Chain, gold-finished brass, 0.9mm twisted cable, with extender chain and lobster claw clasp
- Earring hoop 14Kt gold-filled, 32mm round
- French wire, gold-plated copper, 1mm fancy zigzag
- Head pin, 14Kt gold-filled, 1-1/2 inches with 1.5mm ball, 22 gauge
- Jump ring, 14Kt gold-filled, 5mm round, 3.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
- Labradorite, flat round bead natural 12mm
- Labradorite, flat round bead natural 16mm
Instructions
Necklace Instructions
Cut an 8-inch length of gold-plated 1mm fancy zigzag French wire.
Carefully thread the French wire onto a 40mm gold-plated round beading hoop. Then insert the end of the hoop into the slip and crimp tightly to secure the wire in the slot in the hoop.
Thread a 16mm flat round labradorite bead onto a 14Kt gold-filled 1-1/2 inch 22-gauge ball head pin. Finish the head pin with a simple loop.
Using a 14Kt gold-filled 5mm 20-gauge round jump ring, attach the labradorite drop you just created onto the beading hoop.
Slide the jump ring onto an 18-inch gold-finished 0.9mm twisted cable chain.
Earring Instructions
Cut a 4-inch length of gold-plated 1mm fancy zigzag French wire.
Carefully thread the French wire onto a 32mm 14Kt gold-filled round hoop earring. Bend the end of the French wire slightly so it will rest in the hole of the earring.
Thread a 12mm flat round labradorite bead onto a 14Kt gold-filled 1-1/2 inch 22-gauge ball head pin. Finish the head pin with a simple loop.
Slide the labradorite drop you just made onto the hoop earring.
Repeat Steps 1 - 4 for the second earring.
Copyright Permissions
The pieces featured in the Gallery of Designs are copyrighted designs and are provided for inspiration only. We encourage you to substitute different colors, products and techniques to make the design your own.
All works of authorship (articles, videos, tutorials and other creative works) are from the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads® Collection, and permission to copy is granted for non-commercial educational purposes only. All other reproduction requires written permission. For more information, please email copyrightpermission@firemtn.com.
