We love a good pair of earrings with movement and these Half Circle Chain Earrings do just that! With a simple POP of turquoise color amidst the silver chain and findings, you’ll especially love how light they are.

Items used in chain earrings:

• Z021697 – 33mm Rhodium Plated Arch Connector
• TCZ0077 – Sterling Silver Earring Wire by Tierracast®
• A008182 (2) – 2.5mm Silver Plated Steel Rollo Chain
• Z007856 – 3mm Silver Plated 22 Gauge Round Jump Rings
• A019647 – 1.5 Inch Silver Plated 22 Gauge Headpins
• A019606 – 1.5 Inch Silver Plated 22 Gauge Eyepins
• SB04011 – 8/0 Matte Opaque Turquoise Seed Bead
• Z019080 – 1×2.5mm Flat Square Heishi Silver Plated Brass Beads

Get everything for this project here

Directions:

1. Slide the following on an eyepin and make simple loop: seed bead, metal bead and seed bead. Make a total of 6 links.
2. Slide the following on a headpin and make a simple loop: seed bead, metal bead and seed bead.
3. Cut 3 chain pieces to 3 inches, 2.5 inches and 2 inches. Make sure the first and last ring of each piece are the same directions.
4. And 1 inch piece with rings opposite directions.
5. Open bead link loop from step 1, slide onto first outer hole of Arch Connector and close loop. Open other loop of bead link, slide on the 3 inch chain, close loop.
6. Open another bead link, slide onto next hole of connector and close loop. Open other loop of bead link, slide on the 2.5 inch chain and close loop.
7. Open another bead link, slide onto third hole of connector and close loop. Open other loop of bead link, slide on the 2 inch chain and close loop.
8. Attach the rest of the other bead links to the other end of the Arch Connector. Open other loop of each bead link and attach the mirrored chain to it.
9. Open jump ring, slide on the 1 inch piece of chain and through the middle loop of Arch Connector. Close jump ring. Open loop of bead dangle, attach to the other end of the inch chain and close loop.
10. Open ear wire loop, flip the Arch Connector so that the smooth backside it facing outwards, slide on connector and close loop.
11. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Earrings Designed by Tory

Tory and Kristal came back from the annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead and Fossil Show in Tuscon, Arizona. The weather was hot but the shows were hotter! Vendors come from around the world to showcase their new products, while buyers from all over the globe comes to see them. Here’s a few snapshots of Tory and Kristal’s bead adventure!

There were many buildings like the Holidome that stretched as long as a football field. But no football, what?!

Tory and Kristal in Tuscon. It’s a beautiful day!

Having a rockin’ time, literally. Rocks and gems everywhere!

Getting the inside scoop from some of our many friendly vendors!

Leather and ribbon GALORE!

Charms from Nunn Design and beads from Jesse James.

More Beads Beads Beads!

Taking a break to take a picture of these oranges. And kiss a cactus?

Back to work. Guess it’s not work if you love looking at rocks and beads all day.

Love these honeycomb jewelry.

Leather inspiration.

Found lots of gems and jewels, beads and charms, bling and sparkle. Met lots of people and learned new tricks, tips and techniques. It was fun. We’ll see you next year Tuscon!