Design using these new Abalone Shell Gemstones from Dakota Stones. We have 3 stunning DIY earring designs highlighting the glow of the Abalone Shell Gemstones.

Abalone

As a foodie, Abalone is a delicacy in seafood cuisine. Take away the meat of the shellfish and you have the iridescent sheen of its hard outer shell.

‘Abalone Shell is strong and is made of stacked calcium carbonate tiles. When the abalone shell is struck, the tiles slide instead of shattering absorbing the energy of the blow. The inner layer of the shell is composed of nacre (mother-of-pearl), which in many species is highly iridescent, which make the shells attractive as decorative objects, jewelry, and as a source of colorful mother-of-pearl.’ (Dakota Stones)

There are also healing properties for Abalone. As it holds the richness of the ocean, it gives the wearer strength, stability and life like the ever-moving, powerful waves of ocean.

DIY Earrings with Abalone Shell

We love a good pair of earring and have 3 pair of earrings highlighting the loveliness of Abalone Shell Gemstones along with tutorials.

Items used in earrings: Y003787 (2), Z003795 (2), Y003798 (2), TCZ0077, A008799, A019647 & ABA8CN-FL.

Directions:

1. On a headpin, slide on an abalone bead and make a wrapped loop, making sure to slide on small connector before finishing off wrap. (You can also make a simple loop and connecting loop to small connector.)
2. Open jump ring and slide on other hole of small connector and through a hole of medium connector. Close jump ring.
3. Open another jump ring and slide on other hole of medium connector and through a hole of large connector. Close jump ring.
4. Open earwire loop and slide through other hole of large connector. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Items in earrings: Z012031, A019647, CH01048 & ABA10RD.

Directions:

1. Cut chain to consist of 4 linked beaded chain.
2. Slide an abalone bead on a headpin and make a wrapped loop, making sure to loop through chain end before finishing wrap. (You can also make a simple loop and connecting it to beaded chain.)
3. Open earwire loop and slide on other end of beaded chain. Close loop.
4. Repeat other steps for other earring.

Items used in earrings: Z016761, A019685 & ABA18CN-FL.

Directions:

1. Slide an abalone bead onto a headpin and make a simple loop.
2. Open loop and slide on earring hole. Close loop.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Today, we have this cute pair of DIY Skipping Heartbeat Earrings for Valentine’s Day. Get dolled up with this pair of heart stopping earrings!

What you’ll need:

• Heart Frame (A008677)
• 15mm Tear Drop Red Miracle Bead (A014922)
• 8mm Silver Plated Post Earrings (Z001829)
• 11mm Silver Plated Bali Style Round Beads (A002231)
• 2 – Swarovski® 4mm Bicone Crystal Beads Light Siam (SW00133)
• 1.5 Inch Silver Plated Headpins (A019647)
• 1.5 Inch Silver Plated Headpins with ball (A019688)

Directions:

1. On a headpin with ball, slide on a miracle bead and make a simple loop.
2. Slide a headpin through the heart frame from the inside outwards (bottom heart side). Slide on metal bead and make a simple or wrapped loop.
3. Open loop of miracle bead dangle from step 1, slide through you made in step 2 and close loop.
4. On a headpin, slide on 4mm bicone bead and slide headpin through the heart frame from the inside outwards (top heart side). Make a simple loop.
5. Open loop you made in Step 4, slide onto post earring hole and close loop.
6. Repeat all steps for other earring.

We’ve got THREE easy projects using January’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Light Peach. Design jewelry with this lovely hue!

Just Peachy Earrings with Acetate Drops

This pair of earring combines the sparkle of Swarovski crystals with trendy acetate components.

Items used in earrings: SW02308 (6), Z014422, A001495, SB00422 & TCZ0078.

Directions:

1. Open loop of eyepin and slide through earwire loop. Close loop.
2. On eyepin, slide on a seed bead, 3 crystals and seed bead. Make a simple loop. (Make sure loop is big enough to slide over hole of acetate drop.)
3. Open loop, slide on acetate drop and close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Light Peach Chevron Drop Earrings

Items used in earrings: CH00802, SW02308 (6), SW02307 (4), Z016754, A019605 & A019662

Directions:

1. Cut chain with 3 chevron links.
2. On a headpin, slide on a 6mm and 4mm crystal bead. Make a simple loop.
3. Open crystal dangle loop and slide on chevron chain at the point. Close loop.
4. Open eyepin, slide on other end of chevron chain and close loop.
5. On eyepin, slide on a 4mm, 6mm and 4mm crystal. Make a simple loop.
6. Open loop you made in step 5, slide on post earring loop. Close loop.
7. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Peach Crystal Lariat Necklace

Items used in necklace: CH00724 (2′), SW02308 (5), SW02307 (1), X001505, Z010360, A001495, A001493 & A021442.

Directions:

1. Slide end cap to one end of the chain and crimp end cap. Repeat to other end of chain and end cap.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide on loop of one end cap and close loop. On eyepin, slide on a 4mm crystal and make a simple loop. Open loop and slide on quick link and close loop.
3. Open another eyepin loop and slide on other end cap and close loop. One eyepin, slide on 4mm crystal, metal bead and 4mm crystal. Make a simple loop.
4. On a headpin, slide on a 6mm crystal and 4mm crystal. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide on loop you made in step 3. Close loop.

We have your summer project with trendy post earrings, designed with acetate and fan tassels! The summertime combo to DIY jewelry.

 

What you’ll need:

• 18mm Acetate Coin Charm
• 4mm Jump ring
• Post Earrings 
• Fan Tassels
• Super New Glue
• Rubber Back OR Earring Back

 

Post earrings are everywhere! So what better way to testing out DIY jewelry making than by making post earrings with an acetate focal.

Directions:

1. Right across from hole of your acetate coin, add a small dot of Super New Glue.
2. Place your post earrings over that dot, making sure the post is lined up with the hole of your acetate coin.
3. Repeat Steps 1-2 with other acetate coin. Let dry for an hour.
4. Open jump ring and slide through the hole of the acetate coin and fan tassel. Close jump ring.
5. Repeat to other acetate coin.

 

Items used in earrings: Z007238, A002413, A014131, Z019335, A015821