This month’s trip is Costa Rica. Find out how tranquil this destination is from its tropical vibe to its endless blue skies. Plus, check out the hues Swarovski suggests to inspire your Costa Rica trip along with a DIY jewelry project for you to try.
Costa Rica
Starting as underwater volcanoes which then surfaced over thousands and thousands of years, Costa Rica has evolved into one of the largest, lush ecosystems in the world. Imagine yourself rappelling down a waterfall, relaxing in hot springs, hiking along the rolling fog of the cloud forest or exploring the pink sandy beaches of the Guanacaste coastline. Theses adventures paired with rich tropical flora and fauna and soft sunsets over crystal blue water were the incredible inspiration for these pieces – and my version of ‘paradise’.
Costa Rica – Swarovski Crystal Colors
- Peridot
- Light Turquoise
- Rose Peach
Costa Rica Inspired DIY Jewelry
Our pair of earrings is cool and bright! It has the simplicity for a warm beach stroll and an elegance for a beach-side patio dinner!
What you’ll need for earrings:
- SW02553 (2) – Swarovski crystal 18mm Light Turquoise Meteor Pendant
- SW00157 (2) – Swarovski crystal 4mm Peridot Bicone
- SW02213 (2) – Swarovski crystal 4mm Rose Peach Shimmer Bicone
- SW02552 (2) – Swarovski crystal 4mm Light Turquoise Bicone
- SB00444 – 11/0 Matte Opaque Cream Seed Bead
You can sub seed bead for 2mm Pearlescent Pearls SW01920 (8) - A001494 – 2 Inch Silver Plated Eyepin
- TCZ0077 – Sterling Silver Earring Wire by TierraCast®
Directions:
- On eyepin, slide on the following:
seed bead, peridot crystal, seed bead, light turquoise crystal, seed bead, rose peach crystal and seed bead. - Make a simple loop about 4mm or large enough to slide on crystal pendant.
- Open the loop you made in step 2 and slide on crystal pendant. Close loop.
- Open earring wire loop and slide on on other eyepin loop. Close loop.
- Repeat all steps for other earring.
I have been admiring these earrings since I first saw them and decided today to make a pair. Currently, the Swarovski crystal 18mm Meteor Pendant is only avaiable in the color Light Turquoise. Do you expect it to be available in other colors at a later date ? Thank you for all of these beautiful tutorials and project suggestions. So much fun and very exciting.
Hello Annabel. We love the shape of these also and are in the process of getting more of the Light Turquoise and other colors in. Thanks for the suggestion.
Love your blog and tutorials