Coin Pearl Earrings

About This Design

Time:  Approximately 20-30 minutes

Level of Difficulty:  Beginner - All Levels (some wire wrapping knowledge)

Cost: Varies, depending on materials selected.  Approximately $10- 15 as shown.

These are lovely and not too hard to make!  This design features gorgeous copper coin pearls, accented with rich topaz Swarovski crystal beads and sterling silver accents--perfect for autumn wearing!

Want to make these earrings, or a variation for yourself?  Let's get started!

Step 1

Gather your supplies

• 2 Swarovski crystal beads in color of choice. 
• 2 coin pearl beads in color of choice
• 2 Bali silver bead caps, in a size that fits your crystal beads
• 2 sterling silver headpins (about 24 - 26 gauge)
• Length of sterling silver half hard wire (24 gauge)
• 2 earwires, french hooks, leverbacks or posts (your choice)  I used sterling silver french hook ear wires in my design

Need Supplies?  Check my Jewelry Supply pages to find what you need!

Step 2

Wire wrap the beads and attach to earring component

Slide each pearl onto a headpin, and make a closed wire loop at the top.   If you need help learning to make a loop, follow these instructions. 

Now we need to wire wrap the crystal bead component with a closed loop at the top and bottom of the bead.  Cut several inches of sterling silver wire.  Make a round loop with your pliers, and attach this to the pearl bead loop you just completed.  Close the loop.

Slide the Bali silver bead cap onto the wire upside down, then the Swarovski crystal bead so it rests in the cup of the bead cap.    Now make another loop on the top of the crystal bead.  Before closing the loop, attach the wire to the earring component, then close the loop.

That's it!  Your pearl and crystal earrings are ready to wear!