12th Man Earrings Tutorial

Create a pair of sparkling earrings for your favorite football fan! These take just 5 minutes, and a few basic jewelry tools. No glue required, either!

This pair of earrings features a "12" charm, but you could also use a team-colored Preciosa rivoli at the bottom instead.

Designer Tips

Place a crystal in a setting. Use chain-nose pliers to gently press each prong into place. (more info)
Make 6 beaded head pins, with one sapphire bicone bead each. For instructions on making eye pin loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).
Twist the loop on the ear wire to open it enough to add the setting and 3 sapphire drops. Twist to close securely.
Add 12 charm to bottom.

Suggested Supplies

1 pair #34-569-03 TierraCast Sterling Silver French Hook, Hoop Style with Bead
2 each #41-878-51-12-3 JBB Findings Silver Plated 2-Loop Bezel Setting for 12mm 4470 Cushion Square Stone
2 each #04-470-12-504 Swarovski 4470 Cushion Square Stone, 12mm - Ultra AB Lime
2 each #49-958-62-AS TierraCast Antiqued Silver Plated ''12'' Charm, 19x15mm
1 dozen (use 6 beads) #05-328-04-18 Swarovski 5328 Faceted XILION Bicone Beads, 4mm - Sapphire
1 ten-pack (use 6 pieces) #37-507 Sterling Silver Head Pin, 1", 0.020" Diameter

Tools

Basic jewelry-making tools (Chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, and round-nose pliers)
Optional: nylon-jaw pliers -- for extra safety when setting the crystal stone.

Aug 31st 2021 Rings & Things Staff