I love a single ball drop earring. The design is so 60’s and you know I adore all things 60’s. I came across these perfect little faceted ball beads the other day at JoAnn’s and thought they’d be perfect modern version with the chain for a little edge. I also like the idea of a cluster of pearls or a rhinestone ball but the clear crystal is pretty versatile. They’re so quick and easy to make I’m bound to do more styles!
* Faceted crystal ball bead… or any round bead of your choice
* Small chain
* Earring hooks
* Jewelry Metal head pins {if you’d like to add more than one bead, buy the longest pins & trim away the excess}
* Jewelry making pliers
* Slide your metal jump head pin through your bead. If your bead’s opening is too large you can use a smaller bead or even a single sequin to fill the gap.
* With your rounded pliers, bend the metal pin to form an open loop.
* It should look like this.
* Determine how long your want your drop. Using your pliers separate the chain links.
* Slide your chain through your pin/loop atop your bead and clamp the loop shut.
* Use the same technique on the opposite end to attach your earring hooks.
* So Simple! * So Quick! * So Fab!
Have Fun!
Katie
So simple and chic!
Caroline, No.
I absolutely love these! Got a necklace of my grandma’s that snapped that I can use – yay! Love the pearl one too, might do those as well.
rachaelreally
I love this! So simple and yet what a statement! How about with pearls and a gold chain/metals?
You should sell those on your Etsy store too, I know plenty of other sellers on there have those earrings, but I’m sure your loyal readers would rather buy from you (me, me!)
CessOviedo
So pretty and easy to make, they’d be the perfect subtle touch for any outfit!
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Lia
So gorgeous!! I need to go get those beads stat!
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PinkGlitter
Love your DIY!
Jaclyn T
Pretty! I like the simplicity of it!
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Melody of Beauty
i’m loving it. so simple to make and yet beautiful
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Bri
Fab indeed! Love them 🙂 I’m making a lot of my Christmas gifts this year…. Thanks for the inspo!
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Sing
Very pretty.
Lisa Petrarca
Maegan-THANK YOU…even I can pull this one off!:D
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Loi
It’s so pretty!!! And you did it by yourself, really amazing!!!
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Charlotte
duuude! These are awesome!
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Behind the Lashes
They look so gorgeous. The end result surprised me, I didn’t realize that you made them so big, made me love them more! ha
Hair Romance
Love these, and your DIY makes me think I could do it too!
Liesl
Beautiful! Such a lovely, sweet and delicate DIY…must try this! You are so crafty, Maegan!!!
Liesl 🙂
Marcin
Beautiful, looks like from expensive store.
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Great DIY!
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just tututiny
Wow – what an awesome DIY. These came out great. Thanks for the instructions!
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These are so amazing and beautiful Maegan! I love how inspirational you are!
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Skylar
Love these! I just made them!! First DIY I have ever been successful at. You are such an inspiration!
Srta. Holly
Hello.
I like very much this Diy.
I am going to try to do a few equal earrings. Congratulations for your blog.
I follow it for a few days and it seems to me to be fantastic.
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Piercing Rings
The earrings are super-cute, they can blend with ear piercings as well. The cuts included in it are the main factor of enhancing it’s beauty.
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This is cute, this is simple, this is elegant..I don’t have proper words to express the beauty of these earnings. They are just gorgeous…!!