We have a fun and free earrings pattern tutorial today using one of our newer products, 6mm Czech Two-Hole Bars.

What you’ll need for earring pattern:

• 6mm Czech Two-Hole Bars
• 8/0 Miyuki Seed Beads – SB00106
• 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads – SB00422
• Crystal Fireline 6lb – A006587
• 4mm Round Jump Ring – A002413
• Earring Finding
• 10mm Tassel with Silver Cap
  AND
• FREE Downloaded Pattern Tutorial

Items used in earring samples: Z014017, SB03963, SB00422, SB00106, A006587, TCZ0078 and A002413.

This month’s trip is Africa. Find out how beautifully wild this continent is from its earthy tones and bright bold colors. Plus, check out the hues Swarovski suggests to inspire your Africa trip along with a DIY jewelry project for you to try.

Africa

The canvas upon which this continent’s epic story is written is not only beautiful but astonishing. Whether heading out at dawn on a safari game drive following millions of wildebeest on their Great Migration or soaring high in a hot-air balloon to embrace the Serengeti, Africa creates the wildlife encounter of a lifetime. Wherever you find yourself on this big, beautiful continent, you will be touched by the wild lands, rich traditions, artisan craftsmanship and natural beauty – all of which these pieces pay tribute to.

Africa – Swarovski Crystal Colors

• Tangerine
• Fern Green
• Light Siam

African Inspired DIY Jewelry

Our pair of earrings embraces the vibrant colors! It also incorporates Black Kamagong Wood Beads, which breaks up the rich colors and gives it a more organic design, as well as an earthy aspect.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• (2) SW00969 – 4mm Tangerine Bicone Crystal
• (2) SW00968 – 8mm Tangerine Round Crystal
• (2) SW02092 – 4mm Light Siam Shimmer Bicone Crystal
• (2) SW02497 – 9mm Light Siam Pear Cut Pendant
• (2) SW00134 – 6mm Light Siam Bicone Crystal
• (4) SW00370 – 4mm Fern Green Bicone Crystal
• (2) TC02452 – 15x19mm Antique Gold Ethnic Fan Link by TierraCast
• (2) TC02816 – 15mm Bright Gold Hammertone Dagger Bead
• WD-BKG4RD – 4mm Black Kamagong Wood Round Beads\
• Z013671 – 10mm White Fabric Tassel with Gold Cap
• A019617 – 2 Inch Gold plated Eyepins
• A008801 – 5mm Gold Plated Oval Jump Rings
• A011517 – 4mm Gold Plated Round Jump Ring
• A014108 – Gold Plated French Wire Earrings
• SB00423 – 11/0 Galvanized Gold Seed Bead
  OR SB00269 – 11/0 Galvanized Gold Delica Seed Bead

Directions:

1. Open oval jump ring, slide on light siam pendant and eyepin loop. Close jump ring.
2. On eyepin from step 1, slide on the following and make a simple loop:
   seed bead, 4mm fern green bicone, seed bead, wood bead, seed bead, wood bead, seed bead, 4mm tangerine bicone and seed bead.
3. Open another eyepin loop and slide through loop you made in step 2. Close loop.
4. On eyepin, slide on a seed bead, 4mm light siam bicone and seed bead. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide through first hole of ethnic link and close loop.
5. On another eyepin, slide on the following:
   seed bead, wood bead, seed bead, 8mm tangerine round bead, seed bead, wood bead, seed bead.
6. Make a simple loop about 4-5 in diameter, or large enough to slide on TierraCast dagger bead. Open loop and slide on TierraCast dagger bead.
7. Open another eyepin loop, slide on eyepin loop of previous dangle and close loop. On this eyepin, slide on a seed bead, wood bead, seed bead, 4mm fern green bicone and seed bead. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide through middle hole of ethnic link and close loop.
8. Open 4mm round jump ring, slide on tassel and loop of another eyepin. Close jump ring.
9. On eyepin, slide on the following and make a simple loop:
   seed bead, wood bead, seed bead, 6mm light siam bicone, seed bead, wood bead and seed bead.
10. Open another eyepin loop and slide on loop you made in step 9. Close loop. Slide the eyepin a seed bead, wood bead and seed bead, and make a simple loop. Open loop and slide last hole of ethnic link. Close loop.
11. Open earwire loop and slide through top of ethnic link and close loop.
12. Repeat all steps for other

You can hear crashing waves when you wear these By the Sea Earrings. Ok, you might not hear them, but you will definitely want to wear these earrings to your next seaside adventure. It features the brilliant hue of Swarovski® Majestic Blue crystals and the luminescent sheen from the crystal pearls.

What you’ll need to make earrings:

• TC00113 – 14mm Small Spindle Shell Charm by TierraCast
• TC02680 – 13mm Tiny Seastar Charm by TierraCast
• (2) SW01448 – 10mm Crystal Pearlescent White Swarovski Pearl
• (2) SW01446 – 6mm Crystal Pearlescent White Swarovski Pearl
• (2) SW01723 – Swarovski® 4mm Majestic Blue Round Crystal
• (2) SW01725 – Swarovski® 8mm Majestic Blue Round Crystal
• TCZ0077 – Sterling Silver Earring Wire by Tierracast
• A019629 – 1 Inch Silver Plated 20 Gauge Eyepin

Directions:

1. Open eyepin loop, slide on a charm and close loop. Slide a 4mm Majestic Blue crystal on the eyepin and make a simple loop.
2. Open another eyepin loop, slide on loop you made in step 1 and close loop. Slide a 6mm Crystal Pearlescent on eyepin and make a simple loop.
3. Open another eyepin loop, slide on loop you made in step 2 and close loop. Slide an 8mm Majestic Blue crystal on the eyepin and make simple loop.
4. Open another eyepin loop slide on loop you made in step 3 and close loop. Slide a 10mm Crystal Pearlescent on eyepin and make a simple loop.
5. Open earwire loop and slide on loop you made in step 4. Close loop.
6. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Being trendy might not be what you’re aspiring for, but this Paperclip Punk Earrings says it all about your wild style!

What you’ll need:

• 10.9mm Paper Clip Cable Chain – CH01172
• Sterling Silver Earrings – Z001008

Directions:

1. Cut chain to consist of 8 links. Cut two pieces. (Note: if you would like a long chain earring, cut a long piece)
2. Open earwire loop and slide on chain piece you cut in Step 1. Close loop.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Make and wear this COOL White Enamel Teardrop Earrings with enamel components and silver findings.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• White Enamel Drop – Y008739 (2)
• Silver Teardrop – Z017165
• 5mm Jump Ring – Z011515
• TierraCast Earwire – TCZ0078

Get all the components for this project here

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on enamel drop and through inner loop on teardrop hoop. Close jump ring.
2. Open earwire loop and slide on top loop of teardrop hoop. Close loop. Make sure white enamel is faced outwards.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Summer jewelry is about being big and making a statement. These pair of pinch bail earrings are the one you’ll need!

What you’ll need for pinch bail earrings:

• (2) Z008275 – 50mm Bright Fine Silver Plated Flat Grande Hoop
• Z016191 – 12x6mm Silver Plated Diamond Cut Open Charm/Connector
• (2) TC02582 – 9mm Smooth Pinch Bail
• Z012031 – Silver French Earwire Earrings

Directions:

1. Slide large hoop and diamond cut connector through bail and pinch the bail to close.
2. Open ear wire loop and slide on diamond cut connector. Close loop.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Sink your feet into this fun DIY. It consists of straw beads and connectors.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• Rattan Straw Round Bead – Z017902
• Rattan Straw Off Center Hoop Pendant – Z017897
• 2 Inch Eyepin – A019599
• TierraCast® Silver Bead Aligner – TC00356 (4)
• 5mm Jump Ring – A001528
• TierraCast® Earring Wire – TC02297

Directions:

1. Using a Bead Reamer, round nose pliers or awl, poke a hole at the top of the off center straw pendant, between the first and second outer ring.
2. Open jump ring, slide through hole you make in Step 1, and through an eyepin loop. Close jump ring.
3. Slide on the following on the eyepin and make a wrapped loop: bead aligner, rattan round bead and bead aligner.
4. Open earwire loop, slide on dangle and close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

This month’s trip is India. Find out how culturally rich and vibrant this country is from its colorful clothing to its exotic cuisine. Plus, bathe in the hues Swarovski suggests to inspire your India trip along with a DIY jewelry project for you to try.

India

One of the oldest civilizations in the world, India is a mosaic of multicultural experiences and rich heritage. Extending from the snow-covered Himalayan mountains to the tropical rain forests of the south, it is impossible to ignore India’s mesmeric conflation of the old and the new. Walking through the bustling city streets you are greeted by a diverse variety of cuisines, arts, crafts, faiths, and nature. Experiencing different textures, sounds and smells triggered the emotion that prompted these designs.

India – Swarovski Colors

• Indicolite
• Light Topaz (Note, we are using Light Colorado Topaz in DIY jewelry)
• Fuchsia

India Inspired DIY Jewelry

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 65mm Gold Plated Round Connector With Dot N Dash Tassel – Z017930
• 9mm Light Colorado Topaz Pear Cut Pendant – SW02491 (2)
• 8mm Indicolite Round Beads – SW02538 (2)
• 4mm Bicone Crystal Fuchsia – SW00126 (2)
• 11/0 Gold Seed Bead – SB00423
• 2 Inch Gold Eyepin – A019611
• Oval Jump Ring – A008801

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on crystal pendant and through inner loop of connector. Close jump ring.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide through top loop of connector and close loop.
3. Slide on the eyepin a seed bead, 8mm round crystal, seed bead, 4mm bicone crystal and seed bead.
4. Open loop you made step 3, slide through earwire loop and close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Let’s continue our love of summertime jewelry with these cute Pearly Posh Earrings. With only 4 components, you can whip these up in no time!

What you’ll need:

• 65mm Silver Plated Round Connector With Ball Chain Tassel – Z017913 / Gold Z017918
• TierraCast Ear Wire – TCZ0077 / Gold TCZ0139
• 2 Inch Headpin – A019647 / Gold A019669
• (2) 12mm Swarovski Pearl – SW01449 / Shop All 12mm Pearls

Directions:

1. Slide a pearl onto a headpin and make a simple loop.
2. Open up pearl dangle loop and slide through inner loop of connector. Close loop.
3. Open earwire loop and slide on top loop of connector. Close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

You know it’s summer when jewelry gets bigger and bigger. These pair of earrings consists of large 50mm rings from Nunn Design and accented with white enamel connectors. It’s going to be a grand Summer with these earrings.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 50mm Grand Hoop from Nunn Design – Z008275 (2)
• 12mm White Enamel Round Connector – Z008744 (2)
• 5mm Oval Jump Rings – A008799
• TierraCast Earwire – TCZ0078

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on ring and a loop on enamel connector. Close jump ring.
2. Open another jump ring, slide on other hole of enamel connector and earwire loop. Close jump ring.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

A fun new and old favorite, are these pair of summer-loving hoop earrings with Swarovski crystals and pearls.

What you’ll need:

• 6mm Round White Swarovski Pearl – SW00665 (4)
• 4mm Bicone Crystals, Light Amethyst – SW00195 (6)
• 6mm Bicone Crystals, Light Amethyst – SW00196 (2)
• 11/0 Silver Lined Amethyst Seed Bead – SB00339
• 3mm Gold Round Beads – Z001310
• Gold Plated Hoop – A013205
• Earwires – TCZ0148
• Gold Headpin – A019651
  Note: Directions are for making wrapped loops. If you prefer to make simple loops, we suggest using a harder gauge wire like A019658.

Directions:

1. Slide on a headpin; 4mm bicone and seed bead. Make a simple or wrapped loop. Make a total of 4 dangles.
2. Slide on a headpin; seed bead, 3mm round bead, pearl and seed bead. Make a simple or wrapped loop. Make a total of 4 dangles.
3. Slide on a headpin; seed bead, 3mm round bead, 6mm bicone, 3mm round, seed bead, 3mm round, 4mm bicone and seed bead. Make a simple or wrapped loop. Make a total of 2 dangles.
4. Cut the tab part of a hoop finding off.
5. Make a simple loop to one end of your hoop perpendicular to the loop of the hoop. Refer to previous Memory Wire Hoop Tutorial blog post.
6. Slide on the following to the hoop: 3mm round, step 1 dangle, 3mm round, step 2 dangle, 3mm round, step 3 dangle, 3mm round, step 2 dangle, 3mm round, step 1 dangle and 3mm round.
7. Slide other hoop end through loop you make in step 5 and roll back a simple loop. (Again, refer to the Memory Wire Hoop Tutorial blog post.)
8. Open ear wire loop and slide on hoop dangle. Close loop.
9. Repeat Steps 4-8 for other earring.

We are channeling our wild side with these earrings, which consist of paperclip chain and tortoise acetate components.

What you’ll need:

• 26.5mm Jumbo Paper Clip Chain – CH01171 (Silver CH01170)
• 15mm Satin Hamilton Gold Hoop Post Earrings – Y003071 (Silver Y003012)
• 15mm Tortoise Two Hole Coin Connector – Z015021 (Shop other Colors)
• Tortoise Oval Ring Pendant – Z013574 (Shop other Colors)
• 8mm Gold Plated Jump Ring – A011523 (Silver A001530)
• E-6000 – A011455

Directions:

1. On the flat, rimmed side of hoop earring, add a E-6000 to the rim. Gently place the 15mm round acetate connector on the rim, making sure to align the acetate holes with the post vertically. Repeat to other post earring and acetate. Let both pieces dry for a few hours or until glue dries.
2. Gently open paperclip chain to have a link consisting of two links. Before closing the link, slide on oval acetate pendant. Close link.
3. Open jump ring, slide on other chain link and through bottom hole of acetate connector you glued in Step 1.
4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for other earring.

Looking for an ultra cool statement earring? We’ve got the perfect DIY for you! Made with Swarovski Fine Rocks Tube and Memory Wire, you can create this glamorous hoop earrings today!

What you’ll need:

• Heavy Duty Memory Wire – WR00120/WR00121/WR00129
  (Each SKU is the same kind of wire, but different quantity options)
• (2) 168mm Swarovski Fine Rocks Tube – Item used in earrings SW02362
  Try out other color options Crystal Light Chrome, Crystal Moonlight or Jet
• (4) 5mm End Cap – Silver Z006368, Antique Silver Z006377, Gold Z006380 and Hamilton Gold Z006398
• 4mm Flat Pad Earring Post – Sterling Silver Z019551 or Silver-Plate Z019552
• (2) Earring Back – TC01208
• E-6000 – A011455

Directions

1. Cut two full rounds of memory wire with Memory Wire Cutters.
2. Slide on a tube bead, curving it while you slide it through the memory wire. (Note, try using your pliers to help guide the memory wire through the fine rocks tube. Even twisting the fine rocks may help.)
3. Slide post earring through your end cap, making sure the post end sticks out the end cap. Add a small dab of E-6000 with a toothpick. Cap one of the fine rocks with end cap.
4. Add E-6000 to other end cap and cap other end of the Fine Rocks.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.
6. Let pieces sit for a full 12-24 hours until it is completely dry before wearing.

Video Tutorial

Watch our previous Facebook LIVE where we show you how to make these pair of earrings HERE.

Imagine the sight of clear blue skies with these Blue ZigZag Tassel Earrings. It incorporates silver enamel pieces and large fan tassels!

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 8mm Post Earrings – Z001829 (Gold Z001831)
• White Mix Enamel Zigzag Connector Charm – Y009626 (Gold Z016108)
• 5.5mm Jump Ring – X003062 (Gold Z011522)
• Mint Flat Half Circle Tassel – Z007687 (Gold Z007698)

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on tassel and loop on enamel connector. Close jump ring.
2. Open another jump ring, slide on other loop of enamel connector and through post earring loop. Close jump ring.
3. Repeat steps for other earring.

You’re going to feel giddy with these pair of earrings! It’s all gold on gold, well gold-plated.

What you’ll need:

• (2) Gold Etched Teardrop – Z016726 (Silver Z016723)
• (2) Gold Etched Round – Z016675 (Silver Z016674)
• 8mm Gold-Plated Jump Ring – A011523 (Silver A001530)
• 3mm Gold-Plated Jump Ring – Z007861 (Silver Z007856)
• Gold Ear Wires – Z012071 (Silver Z012031)

Directions:

1. Open large jump ring, slide on teardrop hoop, round hoop and small jump ring. Close jump ring.
2. Open earwire loop and slide on small jump ring you added in step 1. Make sure that the teardrop hoop is situated on the backside of earwire. Close loop.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

You certainly make a silver version too with the following silver-plated components: Z007856, Z020042, Z016674 (2), Z016723 (2) & Z012031.