Monday, February 3, 2014

The Return of Chandelier Earrings

I can't be more excited!  My very favorite earring shape, the chandelier, as made a triumphant return to fashion!  Bold, feminine, sexy -- the chandelier has a lot going for it.  AND it doesn't have to be complicated to be gorgeous.  There are versions for every skill set, every style.  Here are a few I found while playing on the Internet...


Our first pair comes to us from www.worldmarket.com  This traditional Native American style is an increasing and decreasing peyote pattern with a fringe.  Made of inexpensive size 11 Czech seed beads, this project is inexpensive -- but so beautiful!



 I found this yummy coral design on www.ktcollection.com.  The coral pieces are all faceted Czech firepolish beads, and the findings are all hand-built from wire (18 gauge for the frame, 24 gauge for the wire wrapping.  This project may be a little time consuming, but the extra details really make it pop!



 Okay, if the coral project was too busy for you, this may be just the design for you -- pretty gems swing within a trapeze of fine chain - just two wire wraps per earring!  Sarah Cavey posted these pretties on her Etsy site, and I think they are just darling.



For those who like the traditional chandelier dangle but want a smaller, lighter version, here's a miniature design sure to please from www.ladybugbeads.net .  Utilizing TierraCast links, Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls and size 11 seed beads, this sweet little pair of earrings are easy to both make and wear.

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