VINTAGE CRYSTAL EARRINGS

©2010, updated 2018 Deborah Roberti

These earrings are made by first creating a bezel using the peyote stitch to hold the rivoli. Then you'll use right-angle weave and netting to add bicone crystals, fire-polished beads, seed beads and Delica beads around this peyote rivoli base. The pattern is fully illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions. Experience helpful but not necessary. Also makes a pretty matching medallion.

Stitch: Peyote, right-angle weave, netting

Beads Used: Size 15/0 and 11/0 Miyuki rocaille seed beads, size 11/0 Delica beads, 4mm bicone crystals, 3mm fire-polished beads and two 12mm rivolis or cabochons

Approx Finished Size: About one inch wide and 1.5 inches long (not including earring findings)

Pattern Price (Downloadable PDF only): $4.00

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Pink/Gold version:
• two 12mm round rivolis: I used a special coated Water Lily rivoli available from eBay in very limited quanities. You can also use Swarovski Crystal Volcano.
• About 100 size 11/0 Delica beads (Color1): Miyuki Delica #22L Lt. Bronze
• About 32 size 11/0 Delica beads (Color2): Miyuki #1341 Transparent Silver-lined Medium Rose
• About 150 size 15/0 Japanese seed beads: Miyuki silver-lined light gold 15-003
• About 100 size 11/0 Japanese seed beads: Miyuki #1052 Galvanized Gold (left) Miyuki #457L Light Bronze (right)
• 18 size 4mm bicone crystals: Swarovski Fuschia
• 20 size 3mm fire-polished beads: Czech Light Bronze

Lavender/Silver version:
• two 12mm round rivolis: Swarovski #1122 Crystal Lilac
• About 100 size 11/0 Delica beads (Color1): Miyuki DB38 Palladium Plated
• About 32 size 11/0 Delica beads (Color2): Miyuki #419 Galvanized Dark Rose
• About 150 size 15/0 Japanese seed beads: Miyuki #194 Palladium Plated
• About 100 size 11/0 Japanese seed beads: Miyuki #194 Palladium Plated
• 18 size 4mm bicone crystals: Swarovski Violet Opal
• 20 size 3mm fire-polished beads: Saturated Metallic Ballet Slipper

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