Gold earrings and gemstones

How to make jewelry with stones?

Will you fall for the new trend for teardrop ear rings? They're all the rage these days! We've decided to combine this trend with that of gemstones, and it's fair to say that it gives a very feminine or even mythical side that we really like!

These earrings, synonymous with sophistication, are highly original because they can be created by yourself! They'll give your outfit that special touch!

Don't hesitate to choose the stone that suits you best - take a look at our catalog of gemstones, the choice is yours!

With or without gold wire, it's up to you to customize your curls as you wish. This tutorial doesn't require a great deal of technique, so it's suitable for beginners as well as the more experienced (ladies, we won't deprive you ? ).

As usual, you'll find a list of the equipment you'll need at the bottom of the page ? this tutorial is perfect for those on a budget, so it's a great opportunity to get started!

Interested in this tutorial? Read on and then discover how to make teardrop earrings with gemstones.

Step 1:
First, get your drop earring holders (30 x 60 mm) and gemstones of various sizes. For each earring, you'll need :

• 2 gemstones, 4 mm
• 4 gemstones, 6 mm
• 4 gemstones, 8 mm
• 4 gemstones, 10 mm
• 1 12 mm gemstone

Step 2:
Open the earring and string the beads from smallest to largest until you reach the 12 mm bead, then string from largest bead to smallest so that it's symmetrical and gives the effect of a drop. Close the earring. Using round-nose pliers, press the clasp tightly to prevent the wire from falling out. As the beads are heavy, there's a risk of the wire falling back, so we suggest you put a dot of glue on top to secure the earring.

Step 3:
Take your one-meter semi-hard 0.3 mm Gold Filled wire and start wrapping around the top of the earring (this will also make it easier to hide the glue dot). This creates a golden triangle above the beads. Continue turning with the same thread from top to bottom around the beads to create this effect and allow several golden lines to appear on the bead. Don't forget to secure your wire by making a turn between each bead. A 1-meter wire is usually sufficient for a single loop.
Once you've reached the end of your earring, cut the wire if it's too long. Tuck the protruding end inside the triangle with round pliers and add a dot of glue to secure your creation.

Step 4:
Attach an open 0.6mm ring to your stud earring using round pliers. Insert your earring into the ring, positioning it so that the side with the gold threads is the most prominent. Close again.

Step 5:
Put a dot of glue on your ear stud and place your cabochon on top.

Tadamm! Your earrings are finally ready. We loved creating this feminine piece of jewelry, didn't you? Now you can strut proudly in your earrings ?
Isn't the result worth it? So don't hesitate to share your creations on our social networks such as Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #Perles&Co

Warning: These earrings may seem heavy for some people. If you can't stand heavy earrings, feel free to replace the stones with smaller ones.