Here’s how I did it:
Materials:
– 3 20 mm x 15 mm Oval Green Shell Beads {mine are provided by Wholeport.com}
– 6 silver head pins
– small pearl
– 2 small crystals {I chose turqouise and clear}
– silver chain
– 2 silver earwires
– 3 silver jump rings and a silver lobster clasp
– jewelry tools: wire cutters, needlenose pliers
To make the earrings, all I did was place each bead on a head pin and form a wire wrapped loop. If you’re not comfortable with wire wrapping, you can make a simple wire loop instead. Then, I attached them to the ear wires. You could always embellish with other beads, but I thought these were so gorgeous that they make a really striking pair of statement earrings all on their own.
I wanted the necklace to have a little something extra, so I searched my bead box for other things that would be consistent with the beach/ocean vibe of the shell bead itself. I found a small pearl and two small crystals that I think compliment it perfectly. I prepared the shell bead just like the earrings by placing it on a head pin and forming a wire wrapped loop. Then, I set it aside and placed each of the other three beads on their own head pins and making wire loops at the top. I attached those three beads to a single jump ring and attached that jump ring to the shell bead. To finish it off, I added it to a silver chain.
I’m thrilled with this set; I absolutely love the gorgeous shade of green and it reminds me of my favorite place, the beach, every time I see it!
What do you think? What would you do with shell beads?
Marilyn Clark says
Amy this set turned out so beautiful! The beads you chose definitely look like seaside beauties! 😀
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Lovely, as always.
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Aah! So gorgeous! I really need to try my hand at making jewelry, I’m gonna do it this weekend!
Megan says
I LOVE these pieces you made!! So gorgeous!!
2Momma2 says
Very pretty! What a great color choice. You make me want to try my hand at jewelry making! 🙂
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Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
So, so pretty! I need to jump on the jewelry making bandwagon!
Kadie says
Love the color! Great Job.:)
Kim A. says
That’s really pretty, Amy! I love that shade of green!
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Grandma says
So pretty. Very beachy indeed…
Cindy Rowe says
Cute! This reminds me that I really need to dust off my jewelry making supplies and try this! Cindy @ Crazylou
Kara @ Petals to Picots Crochet says
So gorgeous!! Love the colors 🙂
Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects says
Love that green!
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
Very pretty, Amy, love the combination of beads on the necklace! 🙂
Nancy Bandzuch says
oh man, those beads are PRETTY!
getchauffeured says
Cute! This reminds me that I really need to dust off my jewelry making supplies and try this! Specializing in handmade wire wrapped earrings, gemstone jewelry, teardrop necklaces, semi precious gemstone bracelets and more.
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Natalie @ NorthShore Days says
So pretty Amy xxx
HandJ Cobb says
Gorgeous! I love the addition of those last couple of small beads, really makes it special!
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Char Baumgardner says
Love these!!
Jo says
The color and pattern of the green stones are just great. I really loved your thorough tutorial and look forward to making my own jewelry in no time!
dancers4life says
Thanks so much!