DIY Emerald Chandelier Earrings

Statement earrings are still hot as ever. So we’ve embraced that trend in this DIY chandelier earrings with emerald crystals from Swarovski®.

What you’ll need for earrings:

GoodyBeads Blog - FREE Tutorial for Chandelier Earrings with Emerald Bicone Crystals from Swarovski.

Directions:

  1. On a headpin, slide on a crystal and make a simple loop. Repeat for all crystals. You’ll have TWO 8mm, FOUR 6mm and SIX 4mm crystal dangle.
  2. Open 4mm dangle loop and slide on an outer loop of chandelier. Close loop.
  3. Open 6mm dangle loop, slide on next loop of chandelier and close loop.
  4. Open 8mm dangle loop, slide on middle loop chandelier and close loop.
  5. Add a 6mm dangle to the next loop and a 4mm dangle to the last loop.
  6. Open another 4mm dangle loop, slide through middle loop on the inner circle of the chandelier and close loop.
  7. Open earwire loop and slide on top loop of chandelier. Close earwire loop.
  8. Repeat steps 2-7 for other earring.




Swarovski® Indian Pink Jewelry Tutorials

We’ve got TWO easy projects using February’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Light Peach. Design jewelry with this passionate hue!

Indian Pink Gold Bracelet

GoodyBeads - DIY Adjustable bracelet with Swarovski Indian Pink Crystals. FREE Tutorial.

Items used in bracelet: SW00246, SW00233 (2), SW00232 (4), WR00126, Z011893 OR Z012152.

Directions:

  1. Cut a half coil of memory wire with memory wire cutters.
  2. Wrap a loop or coil one end of the memory wire with memory wire finishing pliers. Slide on the memory wire: TWO 4mm crystal, 6mm crystal, 8mm crystal, 6mm crystal and TWO 4mm crystal. Cut memory wire end, leaving 3/4 inch end. Coil or make a simple loop to that end with memory wire finishing pliers.
    (NOTE: You can substitute 20-gauge gold-colored wire for the memory wire in Steps 1 and 2.)
  3. Open a jump ring from adjustable bracelet and slide on one end of crystal link. Close jump ring.
  4. Repeat to other end of link and adjustable bracelet.

Pink Bali Tassel Earrings

GoodyBeads - DIY Earrings with Swarovski Indian Pink Crystals. FREE Tutorial.

Items used in earrings: SW00246 (2), SW00233 (2), A002413, A003563, SB00422, A019612, Z013681 & A021468.

Directions:

  1. Open jump ring and slide on tassel and eyepin loop. Close jump ring.
  2. Slide the following onto the eyepin and make a simple loop:
    seed bead, 8mm crystal, bali spacer, 6mm crystal and seed bead.
  3. Open crystal dangle loop and slide through an other ring of the flower spacer bead. Close loop.
  4. Open earwire loop and slide on ring opposite of where you added your crystal dangle. Close loop.
  5. Repeat all steps for other earring.




Swarovski® Psychology of Colors: Indian Pink

For February, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors pick is Indian Pink. Check out how passionate this hue is!

Indian Pink is a dark pink hue for a playful and passionate design! Here are some Swarovski colors to matches this hue:

  • Fuchsia
  • Mulberry Pink Pearl
  • Antique Pink
  • Rose Shimmer
  • Rose

Indian Pink Jewelry

Make sure you stop over to our other blog post for jewelry designed with Indian Pink.




Swarovski® Spike Cuff

We’re combining two of our favorites in today’s project: Swarovski crystals and beadable accessories. This punk-style jewelry will be your favorite for an edgy look!

What you’ll need:

Directions:

  1. Add a stopper bead to 3 feet of beading thread.
  2. You will be sewing a ladder stitch to complete your cuff. Sew up through first hole on the bottom left. Pick up a spike bead and sew down the hole across the channel from the hole you first sewn up from.
  3. Along the top, skip a hole and sew up through the next hole. Sew through the second hole of the spike bead and down the hole across the channel.
  4. Skip a hole and sew up through the next one. Pick up a spike bead and sew down the hole across the channel from that hole you’ve sewn up from.
  5. Skip a hole and sew up through the next one, sew through the second hole of the spike bead and down the hole, across the channel.
  6. Repeat this sequence until you’ve added 6 beads.
  7. Sew through the runs of beads again to secure the crystals in place.




DIY Swarovski Crystal Heart Bracelet

Our friends from Swarovski Create Your Style has this gorgeous Swarovski Crystal Heart Bracelet, in time for Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day!

Items used in bracelet: SW01138 (21), SW02083 (22), FTBW0001, Z001702, Z005838, X003062, A008807, TC01897 (2) & TC01899 (2). Heart charm is substituted with Z011847.

Directions

  1. Slide onto a 9″ beading wire a sequence of bicone crystal and heart bead, alternating and ending with a bicone crystal.
  2. Slide crimp tube to one end and loop end through wire protectors and down through the crimp tube. Crimp the crimp tube.
  3. Repeat Step 2 to other end of beading wire.
  4. Slide a crimp cover over the crimp tube and close cover. Repeat to other end.
  5. Open 7mm jump ring, slide through one end, through wire protector and through heart charm. Close jump ring.
  6. Open 5mm jump ring, slide through other end, through wire protector and through lobster clasp loop. Close jump ring.




DIY Golden Turquoise Wrap Bracelet

Design this fancy Golden Turquoise Wrap Bracelet with memory wire, Czech beads, Swarovski® crystals, cork cord and curve tube with loop.

What you’ll need to make bracelet:

  • 5mm Cork Cord – CH00881 (16 Inches)
  • 5mm Gold Cord End – Z006380 (8 pieces)
  • Gold Memory Wire – WR00126
  • 9x6mm Czech Rondelle – Item in bracelet Z011353
  • 8mm Swarovski Briolette Beads – Item in bracelet SW02236 (12 pieces)
  • 10mm Gold Wavy Disc – Z018416 (5 packs)
  • 6mm Gold Wavy Disc – Z018412
  • 50mm Curve Tube with Loop – Z011737 (2 pieces)
  • 5mm Gold Jump Ring – A011519
  • 11mm Antique Gold Ethnic Dart Drop Charm by TierraCast – TC02440
  • Tassel with Gold Cap – Item in bracelet Z013767

GoodyBeads Blog | DIY Golden Turquoise Wrap Bracelet with Memory Wire, Swarovski, Czech Beads and Leather. Free Tutorial

Directions

  1. Make a coiled loop at one end of the memory wire with Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
  2. Cut cork cord into 4 pieces, measured at about 4 inches.
  3. Slide the following sections onto the memory wire:
    a. End cap, cork piece and end cap.
    b. Czech Bead, TWO 10mm wavy discs (one concave in and the other concave out). Repeat 5 more times (omitting the last 2 wavy discs).
    c. TWO 6mm wavy disc (one concave in and the other concave out), THREE crystals, TWO 6mm wavy disc, THREE crystals, TWO 6mm wavy disc.
    d. Repeat Step 3b.
    e. End cap, cork piece, end cap, curve tube with loop, end cap, cork piece and end cap.
    f. TWO 6mm wavy disc, THREE crystal beads and TWO 6mm wavy disc.
    g. Czech Bead, TWO 10mm wavy discs (one concave in and the other concave out). Repeat 11 more times (omitting the last 2 wavy discs).
    h. TWO 6mm wavy disc, THREE crystal beads and TWO 6mm wavy disc.
    i. Curve tube with loop, end cap, cork piece and end cap.
  4. Cut memory with Memory Wire Cutters leaving half an inch end. Coil and make a simple loop.




DIY Skipping Heartbeat Earrings

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:

GoodyBeads Blog | DIY Skipping Heartbeat Earrings with tutorial.

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.




Swarovski® Light Peach Jewelry Tutorials

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

GoodyBeads Blog - FREE Tutorial - DIY earrings with Swarovski Crystals and acetate components.

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

GoodyBeads Blog - FREE Tutorial - DIY chevron drop earrings with Swarovski Crystals.

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

GoodyBeads Blog - FREE Tutorial - DIY lariat necklace with Swarovski Crystals.

GoodyBeads Blog - FREE Tutorial - DIY lariat necklace with Swarovski Crystals.

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.




Swarovski® Psychology of Colors: Light Peach

For January, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors pick is Light Peach. Check out how lovely this hue is!

Light Peach is a subtle, pale color, yet romantic and powerful!  Here are some Swarovski colors to matches this hue:

  • Peach and Peach Delite
  • Crystal Rose Gold
  • Ivory Cream
  • Pink Coral Pearl
  • Pink Crystal
  • Blush Rose
  • Vintage Rose
  • Rose Peach
  • Crystal Powder Rose
  • Rose
  • Light Rose

Light Peach Jewelry

Make sure you stop over to our other blog post for jewelry designed with Light Peach.




DIY Statement Earrings with Swarovski Scarlet Crystals

Design a pair of DIY Statement Earrings with one our newest color addition in our Swarovski crystals: Scarlet. Scarlet is a cross between a Siam and Ruby color. It has a hint of a deep purple and the vibrance of red. Pair the hue with gold findings for a rich pair of earrings!

Items used in earrings: (2) Z016742, (2) Z014570, A019662, A019605, Z010751, (2) SW02275, (2) SW02273, (2) SW002274, TCZ0139.

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: DIY statement earrings with Swarovski Scarlet Crystals.

Directions:

  1. On a headpin, slide on a 4mm crystal and make a simple loop. Open loop and slide on one hole of brush gold disc. Close loop.
  2. Open an eyepin loop and other hole of brush gold disn. Close loop.
  3. On the eyepin, slide on 6mm crystal and through teardrop hoop from the inside and up. Make a simple loop. Open loop and slide on hole of half circle connector (curved side). Close loop.
  4. Open another eyepin loop and slide through other hole of half circle connector. Close loop.
  5. On eyepin, slide on 8mm crystal and make a simple loop.
  6. Open earwire loop, slide on loop you make in step 5 and close loop.
  7. Repeat all steps for other earring.




Pantone 2020 Color of the Year: Classic Blue

Pantone has chosen the spotlight color for 2020. Classic Blue. It is a ‘solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on.’ Here is how Classic Blue is characterized:

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Because Pantone has continuously given us variations of blue hues in the past, it can be safe to say that blue is a reliable and dependable color that we all find ourselves designing with and wearing through the years. And it is definitely a bold color. Here are some items to get you inspired with the classic blue:

Items in image: A008060, Z007741, TC02545, Z006089, SW01800, SW02259, Z015066, SW01736, Z020677, Oval Druzy, HEMMB4RL-F, DAG8RD-BLU-F-8

Here are some easy DIY earrings to get your 2020 started.

Blue Glass Glowing Earrings

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We combined some of favorite beads like glass, miracle and Swarovski, tied together with some gold findings! Plus, we just love the gold flakes in the glass bead.

Items used in earrings: SW01726, A019696, A014931, Z018412, SB00107, A019605, Z015066 & A014108

Directions:

  1. On a headpin, slide the following beads and make a simple loop:
    3mm Swarovski bicone bead, wavy disc, miracle bead and seed bead.
  2. Open eyepin loop and slide on bead dangle from step 1. Close loop.
  3. On the eyepin slide on the following and make a simple loop:
    Seed bead, glass bead and seed bead.
  4. Open earwire, and slide on your dangle and close loop.
  5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Majestic Blue Drop Earrings

GoodyBeads | Blog: DIY Jewelry with Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year: Classic Blue

We don’t use much of the kidney earrings, but love them all the same. They work great with a simple drop crystal or charm, as the kidney drapes and elongates the earring itself.

Items used in earrings: (2) SW01840, (2) SW01820, Z003274 & SW01830/TL00264.

Directions:

  1. Follow the instructions from our Epoxy Blog Post of mixing your epoxy solution.
  2. Add a small dot of mixed epoxy to your glue-in setting.
  3. Place your oval crystal stone in the setting, firmly pressed in there.
  4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for other crystal and setting.
  5. Let pieces dry or cure for a few hours or until it’s dry.
  6. Slide dangle through your kidney earring, through to the loop. Using your round nose, pinch the opening of the loop to cinch loop, gently.

Blue Blue Golden Tassel Earrings

GoodyBeads | Blog: DIY Jewelry with Pantone's 2020 Color of the Year: Classic Blue

One highlight of our 2019 are tassels and love how this pair of earrings combines our love of tassels and connector/links components!

Items used in earrings: (2) SW00734, (2) Z016742, SB00107, A019605, TCZ0139 & Z006091

Directions:

  1. Twist the loop on the tassel 90 degrees so that loop run across the other way.
  2. Open tassel loop, slide through hole of half circle connector (curved side). Close loop.
  3. Open eyepin and slide through other hole of half circle connector. Close loop.
  4. On the eyepin slide on a seed bead, pearl and see bead. Make a simple loop.
  5. Open earwire loop and slide on your pearl/tassel dangle. Close loop.
  6. Repeat all steps for other earring.




Holiday Gift Ideas to Sparkle, Glam and Bling

Know someone who needs a fun holiday gift that brings sparkle, glam and bling to their outfit? These gift ideas uses the sparkle of Swarovski® crystals and pearls. Gift some exciting DIY jewelry that’ll make her shine! Here are some ideas to get you started:

GoodyBeads | Holiday DIY JewelryGift Ideas with Tutorials

  1. Swarovski Aquarmarine
  2. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant
  3. Memory Wire Wrap Bracelets with Swarovski Fine Rocks Beads
  4. Classic Crystal Hoop Earrings
  5. Adjustable Bracelets with Swarovski Crystals
  6. Rhinestone Chain Bracelet
  7. Pearl Jewelry, a Classic Trend
  8. How to Use Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants



Swarovski® Emerald Jewelry Tutorials

We’ve got FOUR easy projects using November’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Emerald. Design lovely jewelry with this hue!

Emerald and Pearl Stretch Bracelet

GoodyBeads | Blog: Psychology of Color Emerald & Pearl stretch bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW00062 (11), SW00665(11), Z001355 & A021634

Directions

  1. Cut 9 inches of stretch cord. Pull on elastic to loosen the elasticity.
  2. Slide on the stretch cord emerald crystal, gold disc, pearl and gold disc.
    1. Repeat sequence another ten more times.
  3. Make a surgeon’s knot with the elastic.
  4. Optional: Add a dot of glue.
  5. Cut off excess elastic.

Emerald & Pearl Drop Earrings

GoodyBeads | Blog: Psychology of Color Emerald & Pearl drop earrings, FREE Tutorial

Items used in earrings: SW00061 (2), SW00666 (2), CH00724, X001505A021657, Z012031, A015821 & Z002570

Directions

  1. Cut two pieces of beading chain at 1 and 3/4 inches. (You can cut it shorter or longer for your length preference.)
  2. Glue a memory wire end to one end of the beading chain. Repeat again for other beading chain. Let it dry for a few minutes.
  3. Slide on the beading chain: pearl, silver disc and emerald crystal. Repeat again for other beading chain.
  4. Slide end cap on beading chain and using your fine nose pliers, crimp the end cap. Repeat again for other end cap and beading chain.
  5. Open earwire loop, slide on end cap loop and close loop. Repeat again for other dangle.

Emerald Teardrop Earrings

GoodyBeads | Blog: Psychology of Color Emerald Teardrop Earrings

Items used in earrings: A008182 (or CH01090), SW01994 (2), A008799, Z07856 & Z003694.

Directions

  1. Cut two chain pieces at 1 inch. Make sure both chain has the same amount of links and has an even number.
  2. Open oval jump ring, slide through one end of your chain and emerald pendant
  3. Open small jump ring, slide through other end of chain and through earwire loop.
  4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for other earring.

Emerald & Acetate Earrings

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Items used in earrings: Z013607, Z010571, Z011522, A019600, SW00167 (2) & Z001831

Directions

  1. Open jump ring, slide through acetate hole and disc hole. Close jump ring.
  2. Open eyepin loop, slide through other hole of gold disc, close loop.
  3. Slide an emerald bicone crystal on the eyepin and make a simple loop.
  4. Open loop you just made, slide through ear wire loop and close loop.
  5. Repeat all steps for other earring.



Swarovski Psychology of Color: Emerald

For November, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors is Emerald. Check out how powerful and grounding this hue is!

GoodyBeads | Blog: Swarovski Psychology of Color: Emerald
Embrace your own life balance with this month’s color, Emerald. When you design with Emerald, its elegant hue is refreshing. Emerald is a color loved by many through the ages. Here are some Swarovski colors to match this statement hue:

  • Emerald
  • Eden Green Pearls
  • Erinite
  • Crystal Iridescent Green
  • Crystal Iridescent Tahitian Look
  • Royal Green
  • Fern Green

Check out our other blog post with designs using Swarovski Emerald!
GoodyBeads | Blog: Psychology of Color Emerald with FREE DIY jewelry Projects.

Swarovski Psychology of Color: Emerald




Tory’s Acetate & Silver Drop Earrings

Tory’s pair of earrings are bold and bright. They feature some of our newest products like acetate components, Textured Half Circle Connectors and Swarovski® pearls in a Mulberry color. We just LOVE the tiered look in these earrings and the vibrant colors from the Mulberry complementing the acetate half circle.

What you’ll need for earrings:

  • 37x18mm Multi with White Acetate Half Circle Pendant/Connector – Z012457
  • 27x15mm Silver Plated Textured Half Circle – Z014989 (2)
  • 20x10mm Silver Plated Textured Half Circle – Z016741 (2)
  • Sterling Silver Front Loop Earring Wire by Tierracast® – TC02297
  • 1 Inch Silver Plated 21 Gauge Headpins with Ball Top – A019691
  • Swarovski® 4mm Crystal Mulberry PinkPearl – SW02198 (2)
  • 6mm Round Jump Ring – A001529

 

GoodyBeads - Blog: Acetate and Silver drop Earrings with FREE Tutorial

Directions:

  1. On a headpin, slide on a pearl bead and make a simple loop.
  2. Open pearl dangle loop and slide on hole from the small half circle (flat side). Close loop.
  3. Open a jump ring, slide on other hole from small half circle and the hole from the larger half circle (flat side). Close jump ring.
  4. Open another jump ring, slid eon other hole from larger half circle and hole of acetate connecter (flat side). Close jump ring.
  5. Open earwire loop, slide on other hole of acetate connector and close loop.
  6. Repeat all steps for other earring.