Tiny Keys - Earrings

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Lindsey Green

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements.

2 #44-048-60 Two sided tiny skeleton key charms, sterling silver
2 #44-048-62 Two sided tiny key charms, sterling silver
2 #49-792 Itty-bitty heart charms, sterling silver
2 #44-050-80-23 8x3x3mm two-loop bar charms, sterling silver
2 #06-301-06-182 CRYSTALLIZED™ 6mm crystal bicone drop pendants, indian pink
2 #05-328-04-57 CRYSTALLIZED™ 4mm faceted bicone crystals, sun *
2 #05-301-04-161 CRYSTALLIZED™ 4mm faceted bicone crystals, caribbean blue opal *
6 #37-295-130 3mm round jump rings, sterling silver
2 #41-518 8mm split rings, sterling silver
10 #37-290-446 4.6mm round jump rings, Argentium® sterling silver
4 #37-579 1.25"extra-thin head pins with ball end, sterling silver
1 pair #34-542-02 French hook marquise ear wires, sterling silver

Tools: round-nose pliers, cutters, chain-nose pliers

*NOTE: Beginning in 2009, Swarovski is replacing their 5301 faceted bicone crystal style with their new 5328 faceted XILION bicone style. Either style of bicone works well for this design.

Check out our Basic Techniques for Making Earrings.

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