Dressed to the Nines

Dramatic Chain Shoulder Duster Earrings

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueChain & Jump Rings

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size3 1/2-4 Inches

Create dramatic earrings with chain and TierraCast findings.

Show-stopping style makes these earrings stand out. TierraCast components make beautiful foundations for these designs, while chain dangles add movement and crystals bring out the bling. Customize these looks with any chain you may have and your favorite crystal beads. You can find more inspiration for making statement earrings with help from TierraCast items in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Black and Silver Earrings

Cut a length of 4x3mm matte black-plated classic cable chain approximately three inches long. Attach it to the first hole on the D ring from the TierraCast rhodium-plated pewter 5 hole D ring toggle clasp using a TierraCast silver-plated brass medium oval open jump ring. Repeat this step for the fifth hole on the D ring.

Cut a length of antique silver-plated flat oval cable chain approximately 3 1/4 inches long. Attach it to the second hole on the D ring using a jump ring. Repeat this step for the fourth hole on the D ring.

Add about 15 beads from the 4mm Crystal Mix Black Tie Designer Blend onto a strand of Griffin silk bead cord, making sure to knot between each bead. Finish the strand with a 4mm gunmetal-plated clam shell bead tip with 2 rings.

Pearl Knotting Text Tutorial
Pearl Knotting with a Clasp Text Tutorial
Knotter Tool Video Tutorial
Bead Tip Tutorial
Closed-Loop Bead Tip Tutorial

Attach your knotted bead strand to the center hole on the D ring using a jump ring. Open the loop of the TierraCast black niobium earwire with 3mm sterling silver bead and attach it to the curved top of the D ring. Close the loop.

Repeat steps one through four to make the other earring. ,

Scarab Drop Earrings

Cut three lengths of 1512 cable chain from 1 1/2 to 2 inches long. Attach each one to the bottom of a TierraCast 38mm rhodium-plated pewter trefoil chandelier using a 925/10 silver-filled 5.5mm 18 gauge open jump ring for each.

String a 12mm Scarab Bead in Crystal Metallic Sunshine onto a 2-inch 20 gauge sterling silver head pin and make a simple loop at the top of the bead. Attach this dangle to the top loop on the chandelier using a jump ring.

Slide a 4mm bicone in Crystal Metallic Sunshine onto the straight end of a sterling silver earwire with no loop. Finish the earwire with a simple loop. Open the loop and attach it to the top of the chandelier. Close the loop.

Using an Earwire Blank Tutorial

Repeat steps six through nine to make the other earring.

List of Components:
TierraCast Black Niobium Earwire with 3mm Sterling Silver Bead (NBK-5129-02, qty 1)
TierraCast Rhodium-Plated Pewter 5 Hole D Ring Toggle Clasp (3pc Set) (RB-6176, qty 1)
Griffin Bead Cord 100% Silk - No. 8 (0.80mm) Black (GSILK8BK, qty 1)
4mm Crystal Mix Black Tie Designer Blend (ADB0438, qty 1)
4x3mm Matte Black-Plated Classic Cable Chain by the Foot (BTF-0539, qty 1)
Antique Silver-Plated Flat Oval Cable Chain (BTF-0043, qty 1)
TierraCast Silver-Plated Brass Medium Oval Open Jump Ring (S-0018, qty 10)
4mm Gunmetal-Plated Clam Shell Bead Tip with 2 Rings (BGM-BDTIP001, qty 2)
TierraCast 38mm Rhodium-Plated Pewter Trefoil Chandelier (RB-2363, qty 2)
Sterling Silver Earwire No Loop, Medium Blank (SS-EAR22, qty 1)
5728 12mm Scarab Bead Crystal Metallic Sunshine (5728-CMU12, qty 2)
5328 Bicone 4mm Crystal Metallic Sunshine (5328-CMU4, qty 2)
2mm Seamless Sterling Silver Round Bead (0.9mm Hole) (SS-RND2, qty 2)
1512 Cable Chain (925CH69, qty 1)
2-inch Head Pin, 20 Gauge (Sterling Silver) (SS-HP02, qty 2)
925/10 Silver-Filled 5.5mm Open Jump Ring, 18 Gauge (FIND-0981, qty 8)

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