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Green Emerald Victorian Filigree Drop Earrings – Easy Jewelry DIY

April 3, 2015

This is an easy jewelry DIY for how-to make my Victorian Filigree Drop Earrings.

At the time I made my Floating Hearts Hot Air Balloon Dangle Earrings, I was out of the silver plated professional grade jump rings that I like to use so I put in an order from CanterburyLane on Etsy to get some more in so I could work the Reversible Hot Air Balloon Dangle Earrings I shared last week. 

While I was there, I decided to search “emerald” to see what I could find to put together a pair of earrings for the upcoming (at the time) St. Patrick’s Day. 

This easy DIY is what I came up with! 

This easy DIY is what I came up with! 

Materials I Used:

  • 2 8mm Glass Faceted Beads in Emerald
  • 2 Emerald Green Antique Brass Filigree
  • 2 8mm Silver colored Glass Pearls (Found mine at JoAnns)
  • 2 Filigree Bead Caps for 8-12mm Beads in Antique Brass
  • 4 26mm 1″ 20 Gauge Antique Brass Eye Pins
  • 2 20mm French Hook Fishhooks in Antique Brass
  • Round Nose Pliers – I keep one in each hand

Time Spent:

I put together this pair of earrings in less than 30 minutes.

Measurements:

I don’t remember how long these earrings were – since they sold before I did this post. I forgot to get the measurements, but I am going to guess about 3″.

Tutorial Notes:

For Earring Loops: Always open towards you and not side to side.

If you aren’t sure how to form a Basic Loop, I have a Forming a Basic Loop tutorial for you!

When I bought the eye pins, I didn’t think they were going to be as strong as the jump rings that I like to buy from CanterburyLane. I was expecting to be able to create Wrapped Loops with them, not just the basic loop. I do have a Forming a Wrapped Loop tutorial. Next time I make this pair of earrings, I will be using different eye pins so I can use this technique instead.

For Bead Cap: String the bead cap first, fancy side facing away, and then the bead. Flat bead cap over bead. Create basic loop.

Tutorial:

Here is my second layout.  Before I create the pieces, I like to lay everything out to make sure I have all the supplies need and to brainstorm layout. Then, once all loops are looped and such, I make another layout to ensure I like the idea before assembly.

Now assemble! I started with the large filigree piece, and then attached the bead cap section, and then the emerald loop on the top.  Lastly, you’ll add your earring wire.

Enjoy your new earrings! While hanging from your ears, the emerald pieces will glow with the light coming from within it.

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Filed Under: Jewelry DIYs, St. Patrick's Day Tagged With: 30 Minutes or Less, Antique Brass, CanterburyLane, Dangle, Earrings, Emerald, Etsy Finds, Filigree, Free Jewelry DIY, Green, Jewelry Technique, Pearls, Shop Etsy, Spring Accessory, St. Patrick's Day, Teen, Victorian Style, Woman

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Comments

  1. Julie's Lifestyle says

    April 4, 2015 at 12:31 am

    Wow you made such beautiful earrings!

    Reply
    • knots1prime says

      April 5, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      Thanks Julie! One of my favorites so far.

      Reply
  2. Dee | Grammy's Grid says

    February 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm

    Oh, very nice!! Thanks so much for linking up with me at #AThemedLinkup 11 for Handcrafted Jewelry where I comment on and share on social media if share option available, open February 15 to 25. My Unlimited Monthly party 9 is open February 1 to 26 if you’d like to link up for more views and shares.

    Reply
  3. Sylvia | Grace for a Gypsy says

    February 19, 2020 at 12:30 am

    These earrings are beautiful. Great tutorial!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      February 26, 2020 at 9:40 pm

      Thanks, Sylvia!

      Reply
  4. Michelle says

    February 25, 2020 at 4:05 am

    Very pretty!

    Michelle
    http://mybijoulifeonline.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      March 8, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks, Michelle!

      Reply
  5. Dee | Grammy's Grid says

    February 28, 2020 at 10:03 am

    CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at #AThemedLinkup 12 for Crock Pot and Instant Pot Recipes from my previous linkup for Handcrafted Jewelry! Party open February 28 to March 10.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      March 8, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      Yay! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Dee | Grammy's Grid says

    March 1, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Visiting again to say thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 10, open March 1 to 26. All entries shared on social media if share buttons installed.

    Reply
  7. Anita Holland says

    March 2, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    These are stunning, and the fact that you made them is even more impressive. Well done.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      March 8, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks so much, Anita! I have fun making my own jewelry.

      Reply
  8. jess jannenga says

    March 4, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    Wow, lovely job on the earrings! These are my style too- I love a vintage-looking style. I am impressed at your craftiness, as I know it is time-consuming to make jewelry, with my eyesight it would take some skill and patience. Very pretty!
    thank you for linking!
    jess xx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      March 8, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      The style definitely was a little out of my comfort zone, but I am so proud of how they turned out. Thanks, Jess!

      I have a clamp on light at my table where I do a lot of my crafting, and it really helps to see things. They also sell lighted magnifying glasses that clamp on as well. If you decide to try jewelry making, maybe that’s something to put on your wish list? And you should! It’s so fun, and I find it therapeutic.

      Reply
  9. Mica says

    March 9, 2020 at 5:40 am

    What beautiful earrings! They make such a fun statement! 🙂

    Hope that you had a great weekend 🙂 Thank you so much for joining the #weekdayWearLinkUp 🙂 I just posted this week’s linkup, if you want to join again.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      March 14, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      Thanks, Mica!

      Reply
  10. Antionette Blake says

    March 9, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    Very nice: thanks for sharing this with us at the #TrafficJamWeekend Linky Party.

    Reply
  11. Roseann Hampton says

    March 12, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    These are beautiful Alexandra! This will be one of my features at this Saturday’s link party!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      March 14, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Roseann! I appreciate the support.

      Reply
  12. Verna says

    March 18, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    I don’t think I have the patience to make jewelry, but man, oh man, these earrings are drop-dead gorgeous…..such a beautiful vintage look!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      April 9, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      Thank you so much, Verna! Earrings are my favorite accessory, and I have a lot of fun making them.

      Reply

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