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Dazzle in handmade rhinestone earrings, perfect for any event! Learn how to make Rhinestone Earrings to compliment your outfit.
Add sparkle to your everyday ensemble or elevate your evening look with handmade rhinestone earrings.
Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or simply want to add glamour to your daily outfit, these jewelry pieces are the perfect blend of elegance.
Let's learn how to make rhinestone earrings to complement your unique style.
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Open Jump Rings:
For starters, I am going to show the correct way to open a jump ring.
When a jump ring is opened, hold the ring with a pair of jewelry pliers in each hand. Each plier grips opposite sides of the ring with the break at the top.
Twist the pliers in opposite directions with the wrists.
This technique keeps the jump ring in a circle shape.
Do not pull the jump ring straight apart to open, this changes the shape of the jump ring and then it won't close properly.
Here is a jump ring that has been opened properly.
To close the jump ring, do the same twisting action in the opposite directions. When the ends are brought together, the ring will still be circular.
Earring Instructions:
Open a jump ring, slide two charms on the ring, and then close the ring.
Add another jump ring and attach the larger teardrop crystal.
Add two jump rings to the top charm, this will keep your earring dangling to the front.
Attach the ear hook to the top jump ring, and one earring is done!
Duplicate the steps above and you'll have a complete pair of rhinestone statement earrings
These drop earrings are so cute and took less than 10 minutes to make!
Variations:
Try making this style of earrings with other jewelry charms and beads.
- Colors - Crystal earrings are timeless in any color
- Gold - Try gold or rose gold plated beads and jump rings
- Length - add or remove charm links to make the earrings any length
You can even Color your Rhinestone Earrings with Sharpies to make them different colors!
Jewelry Making Essentials
- Jewelry Pliers are a necessity when it comes to jewelry making.
- Good quality Jump Rings are a necessity in many different sizes and metals.
- A Non-slip Bead Mat keeps your beads, findings, and tools in front of you without rolling away!
- The more you DIY Jewelry, the more little beads and things you will accumulate. Keep them organized with Plastic Organizer Containers.
Al
These are stunning! They're exactly want I wanted for my wedding but I couldn't find the right style beads. I ended up buying something different but these reminded me of what I'd originally hoped to find.
Jennifer Johnson
I love these!! I can't wait to make a pair!
Kristina & Millie
lovely earrings! awesome tutorial! Pinned 🙂 Hope you will link up to our Snickerdoodle Sunday! 🙂
Kelsy
Cute earrings! They are so pretty!
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
These are beautiful. We would love to have you share this with our link party. It's at Adorned From Above, and it runs from Tuesday night through Sunday night. It's up now.
Have a great week.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
Priscila
Wow I never knew they were so easy to do it! Will definitely have to try it. I'm pinning your photo. What craft store did you find these? (Found you on creative city of dreams link party)
Katie
I got the rhinestone charms at Michaels Arts & Crafts
Amy | The Happy Scraps
Beautiful earrings. You really do make it sounds/look easy to make. Thank you for linking up to The Creative Exchange! 🙂
Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims
Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog tonight! Come stop by and grab a featured button 🙂
Gloria
Very nice earrings! Thanks for sharing how you made them too.
S.L. Payne
I love these! I started making jewelry awhile ago and was totally surprised by how easy it actually is; I love how you explain everything here! So clear and your explanation about how to open the jump rings is great especially since that is surprisingly so important to make sure they don't love their strength and keep their shape. I love your design and you've inspired me to check those clearance bins more often 🙂 Glad to have found your site so thanks so much for sharing!
-Sara
Melissa Page
Great tip on using the pliers! What you did is lovely! I might make my rhinestone drop longer. I'm thinking of making one for a party I'm attending in a month.
Darla Sparks
Wonderful earrings, very nice post!