Dewdrops at Dawn

Long Chain Dangle Earrings with Crystal AB Sparkle

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueChain & Jump Rings

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size5 Inches

These earrings look like morning dew! The AB finish of the crystal beads glistens like water in the sunlight. author signature

Crystal beads are the perfect accent for creating dazzling styles. These long earrings are a statement piece that are sure to attract attention. They're perfect for weddings, especially if you have an understated wedding dress. You can also pair them with a little black dress for an unforgettable night out. We kept our earrings long for the ultimate sparkle, but you can shorten them for a more casual take on this look.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Cut a length of silver-plated round links on round cable chain approximately 4 inches long. Attach a sterling silver white CZ lever-back earring to the top of the chain using a sterling silver 5mm 20.5 gauge open round jump ring.

Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video

Lay your chain out on your work surface and place 7-8 8mm faceted rounds in Crystal AB and 6 10mm faceted rounds in Crystal AB up and down the sides of the chain, to get a feel for where you will attach your beads.

Slide one of your beads onto a 2-inch 22 gauge sterling silver head pin and attach it to the chain, in the approximate location you planned out by creating a wrapped loop. Repeat for all of your beads. Make sure to hold up your earring as you go to check for spacing on your dangles. Becky likes to check before she completes her wrapped loop, so if she wants to adjust placement, she can just slip the dangle off of the chain and complete the wrapped loop in the desired spot.

Wrapped Loop Tutorial

Slide a 12mm faceted round in Crystal AB onto a head pin and attach it to the bottom of your earring by creating a wrapped loop.

Repeta steps 1-4 for the other earring.

List of Components
Silver-Plated Round Links on Round Cable Chain (SPCH46, qty 1)
5000 8mm Faceted Round Crystal AB (5000-CRYSAB8, qty 15)
5000 10mm Faceted Round Crystal AB (5000-CRYSAB10, qty 12)
5000 12mm Faceted Round Crystal AB (5000-CRYSAB12, qty 2)
2-inch Head Pin, 22 Gauge (Sterling Silver) (SS-HP22, qty 29)
Sterling Silver 5mm 20.5 gauge Open Round Jump Ring (FIND-1835, qty 2)
Sterling Silver White CZ Lever-Back Earring (Pair) (EAR0266, qty 1)

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