Thirteen fine golden chains falling like rain beneath a black spinel cabochon. With every movement, the flattened links catch the light: spectacular evening earrings that are nonetheless remarkably easy to assemble.
To light up your party outfits, from Christmas Eve to New Year's. A gift with all the charm of designer jewelry.
Tools you'll need: jewelry glue, wire cutters, flat-nose pliers, ruler
Missing glue or pliers?
The same earrings with a different 6 mm faceted cabochon. Each button adds the 2 cabochons and all the findings from the tutorial. Under each stone, the intention that crystal healing traditionally associates with it.
Cut 26 pieces of chain about 7 cm long, which is 13 per earring. For a lovely textured effect, cut the chain at random: the flattened links will end up in different places.
Slide the first link of each chain into the slit of the curved tube. The chains wedge in place on their own. Thread all 13 pieces this way.
Once all 13 chains are in place, close the tube's flap with your fingers. Don't use pliers: you could scratch or bend the tube.
Open a 4 mm jump ring with the flat-nose pliers and attach the tube to the earring base. Close the ring.
Place a tiny dot of glue in the center of the setting, then position the cabochon. Leave to dry.
Do the same for the other earring, then slide a butterfly back onto each post. Your earrings are finished.
To save time, cut your first 7 cm chain and use it as a template for all the others. Lay it next to the chain to be cut and shift the starting point slightly each time: your lengths stay even, and the flattened links spread out naturally.
Spinel — traditionally associated with energy and renewal
To be reserved alone or with friends!
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