Earrings with Rainbow Moonstone and Labradorite Gemstone Beads and Sterling Silver Chain
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Design Idea KA12
-- Designer --
Rose, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Earring, sterling silver, 20mm diamond-cut hinged hoop with loop
- Ear cuff, silver-plated brass, 6mm with hole, adjustable
- Head pin, sterling silver, 3/4 inch with 1.5mm ball, 24 gauge
- Bead, rainbow moonstone (natural), 5mm hand-cut round, C grade, Mohs hardness 6 to 6-1/2
- Jump ring, sterling silver, 4mm round, 2.4mm inside diameter, 20 gauge
- Bead, labradorite (natural), 6-8mm hand-cut faceted graduated round, B grade, Mohs hardness 6 to 6-1/2
- Chain, sterling silver, 1.7mm diamond-cut long curb
Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 4-inch length of curb chain.
Step 2
String a 5mm moonstone round onto a head pin then create a simple loop.
Repeat to create a total of 10 moonstone drops and two 8mm labradorite drops.
Step 3
Pass a 4mm jump ring through the first link of the length of chain, the loop of a labradorite drop and the loop of a hoop earring then close.
Pass a jump ring through the last link of the length of chain, the loop of a moonstone drop and the hole of an ear cuff then close.
Step 4
Attach the remaining moonstone drops along the length of chain.
Step 5
Use a jump ring to add the remaining labradorite drop to the loop of the second hoop earring.
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