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on “Inspired By Ali”:“Love the earrings and your new model. She looks like she doesn't expect payment greater…” read »
on “Saturday Afternoon”:“You always find the most interesting focal pieces. I love this butterfly one. And those Charoite…” read »
- on “Inspired By Ali”:
“This is a little different from your usual pieces. But I like it. I wonder what…” read »
on “Saturday Afternoon”:“Pretty combination of colors, Jane!…” read »
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- on “First Signs of Spring”:
“Another beautiful creation, Jane! Love the colors, and those sea glass beads add such a light…” read »
on “Blue Crazy”:“I really like your use of wire work within this piece. All the blue gemstones chosen…” read »
on “Neck Mess Layered Necklace”:“Elaina, I love what you’ve created with the layered look! So colorful a Neckmess, yet all…” read »
on “First Signs of Spring”:“I love this! Very pretty colors that, yes, scream spring!…” read »
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on “Saturday Afternoon”:“This is so pretty. I adore jewelry with butterflies. And the pink and green combo is…” read »
on “First Signs of Spring”:“Thanks everyone for your kind words!! Melody, I've already let it go too long and risk…” read »
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“I look forward to seeing your gorgeous pieces. This one is gorgeous just like your other…” read »
on “Fauny Spring Necklace Set”:“Thanks kye and Melody. Melody - no problem - happens to all of us.…” read »
- on “Blue Crazy”:
“Wow kye. This is an awesome necklace. Your sister is going to love it. The labradorite…” read »
on “First Signs of Spring”:“This is so pretty. It's so fun thinking about spring and spring colors. I'm so impressed…” read »
- on “First Signs of Spring”:
“I love seeing everyone's spring projects. Yours is so pretty. The colors are fabulous and…” read »
- on “Sea Isle”:
“I love this - those were my wedding colors…” read »
- on “First Signs of Spring”:
“What a gorgeous necklace. Its so pretty and definitely says "SPRING."…” read »
- on “Copper and Turquoise”:
“I agree, like the turquoise and copper. Love the curviness too!…” read »
on “Spring”:“so very pretty !! I never thought to use memory wire this way ....Love this so…” read »
- on “First Signs of Spring”:
“This is truly beautiful!! The colors you chose work perfectly together and it definitely says spring…” read »
- on “Blue Crazy”:
“These are very pretty stones. Lucky sister. I also prefer blue to all other colors. Interesting…” read »
- on “Copper and Turquoise”:
“What a great way to use a nugget. So cool!…” read »
- on “Spring”:
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- on “First Signs of Spring”:
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- on “Fauny Spring Necklace Set”:
“Love seeing your work! Didn't mean to post my candy comment twice. Sorry.…” read »
- on “First Signs of Spring”:
“If the pain is gone, cancel. This necklace is very pretty. Says spring softly.…” read »
- on “Morse Code Bracelets”:
“Such a neat idea. Thanks for the instructions.…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“This is so cool. Love the way the different lines flow throughout your design. Everything…” read »
- on “2021”:
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- on “Summertime”:
“Thank you all for your kind words...this was indeed a fun piece to make!!…” read »
- on “Summertime”:
“Summertime is a great name for this necklace. Such a joyful use of color and fruit.…” read »
- on “Fauny Spring Necklace Set”:
“I think the wooden beads are the chocolate icing on the cake. Such a great design…” read »
- on “2021”:
“Both are beautiful. I think that little bird is so adorable. I don't work with blue…” read »
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“What a fun bracelet. Lots to admire.…” read »
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- on “Early Fall Bracelet”:
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Peruvian Turquoise Drop Earrings
About this design:
These earrings are simple, but definitely statement making! I love how the turquoise looks with the antique silver, and how the detail on the teardrop focal adds another layer of interest.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Greek Pewter Open Teardrop Focal
- Peruvian Turquoise 8mm Rounds
- Earwires
- Jump Rings
- Headpins
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Begin by making a bead charm with a headpin and a Peruvian Turquoise 8mm round. Use a jump ring to attach the bead charm to the loop on the inside of the frame. To finish, slide on an earwire. See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm |
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On Mar 28, 2021 at 8:09 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Very pretty Elaina. I also love the turquoise with the antique silver. The 8 mm bead is perfect.