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This is a project that is suitable for a beginner, even a beginner who is
all thumbs. It requires a pair of our Low Wall Bezel findings (items
3209 and 3210 in Gold Filled or 3211 and 3212 in Sterling Silver from our
Internet store.) It also requires a pair of ear wire findings like
the post finding with the ball and loop shown above (Item 2660 or 2659 in
our Internet store with an ear clutch like item 0429 or 2661). You
will need to purchase round gemstones in either 8mm or 10mm to match your
round bezel setting. The steps involved in making these earrings can
be found below.
Step 1: Position one round, low wall bezel finding upside down on a
table top or other flat
Step 2: Place your gemstone face down in the finding as shown at
left.
Step 3: Now hold the finding and gemstone between the thumb
and forefinger of your non-dominant hand while you use your bent chain
nose pliers to press two opposing tabs flat against the gemstone as shown
at right.
Step 5: Now you are ready to connect the setting to your ear wire finding. Open the loop in your ear wire with your bent chain nose pliers, connect the setting, then close the loop. Instructions for opening and closing loops can be found here. The ear wire findings we recommend are items 2659, 2660, 0117, and 0421 from our Internet store. Make your second earring using the same steps. You can view our video of how to make these earrings here. Now you are ready to look like a million dollars! Although when wearing the 10mm gemstones you may look more like a billion dollars. These 4 carat sized stones are "Oprah" size. Parts Required:
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