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Top > Suzanne's Design Studio > Amethyst Sundrops
 
Here's a fun new project that uses products in an innovative way!  We call this project "Amethyst Sundrops".  It was inspired by a similar project developed by the jewelry artists at TierraCast called "Star of Wonder".  For the TierraCast project page for Star of Wonder PDF CLICK HERE
 
Supply List for the Amethyst Sundrops variation:
 
Item
Quantity
Sunburst Ring Link ~ Antique Silver
2
Sterling Silver Earring Blank
1 pair
5mm Round Jump Ring 20 gauge ~ Silver Plated
4
7mm Round Jump Ring 19 gauge ~ Silver Plated
2
5.5x3.5mm Oval Jump Ring ~ Silver Plated
6
2" 24 gauge headpins ~ Sterling Silver
10
Swarovski Crystal Bicones ~ 4mm ~ Amethyst
  8 (see note) 
Swarovski Crystal Teardrops ~ 9x6mm ~ Amethyst
4
Swarovski Crystal Rivoli ~ size SS47 (10.7mm) ~ Amethyst    
2
 
Notes:  6 bicones used as dangles, 2 bicones used in the earwire blank, TierraCast measurements of Jump Rings are Inner Diameter, our listings show Outer Diameter, with Inner Diameter and Gauge in the description.
 
Supplies and tools needed ~ Chain Nose Pliers, Round Nose Pliers, Adhesive (Swarovski recommends 2 party epoxy)
 
Of course, you don't have to make it in Amethyst!  It can be made in any color combination you choose!  The metal parts are shown below. 
For the crystal components:
 
4mm Bicones CLICK HERE
Teardrops CLICK HERE
Rivolis CLICK HERE
 

 

Gold Filled Earwire Blank Gold Filled Earwire Blank
$3.19

Price shown is per pair. This earring enables you to add the bead of your choice to the earwire itself. For a tutorial on how to do this simple custom technique CLICK  HERE

Hammered Heart Ring Link ~ 22mm ~ Antique Copper Hammered Heart Ring Link ~ 22mm ~ Antique Copper
$1.34

Full factory bag = 20 pieces
Hammered Heart Ring Link ~ 22mm ~ Bright Gold Hammered Heart Ring Link ~ 22mm ~ Bright Gold
$1.71

Full factory bag = 20 pieces
Hammered Heart Ring Link ~ 22mm ~ Bright Rhodium Hammered Heart Ring Link ~ 22mm ~ Bright Rhodium
$1.34

Full factory bag = 20 pieces
Head Pin ~ 2" 22 gauge ~ Copper Head Pin ~ 2" 22 gauge ~ Copper
$0.10

These smaller gauge headpins are just right for wrapping!

Full factory bag = 500 pieces
Head Pin ~ 2" 24 gauge ~ Gold Filled Head Pin ~ 2" 24 gauge ~ Gold Filled
$0.66

These smaller gauge headpins are just right for wrapping!

Full factory bag = 100 pieces
Head Pin ~ 2" 24 gauge ~ Sterling Silver Head Pin ~ 2" 24 gauge ~ Sterling Silver
$0.55

These smaller gauge headpins are just right for wrapping!

Full factory bag = 100 pieces
Jump Ring ~ 5mm Round ~ Antique Copper Plated Jump Ring ~ 5mm Round ~ Antique Copper Plated
$0.05

Inner diameter = 4mm, 20 gauge

Full factory bag = 500 pieces
Jump Ring ~ 5mm Round ~ Gold Plated Jump Ring ~ 5mm Round ~ Gold Plated
$0.05

Inner diameter = 4mm, 20 gauge

Full factory bag = 500 pieces
Jump Ring ~ 5mm Round ~ Silver Plated Jump Ring ~ 5mm Round ~ Silver Plated
$0.05

Inner diameter = 4mm, 20 gauge

Full factory bag = 500 pieces
Jump Ring ~ 7mm Round ~ Antique Copper Plated Jump Ring ~ 7mm Round ~ Antique Copper Plated
$0.06

Inner diameter = 6mm, 19 gauge

Full factory bag = 500 pieces
Jump Ring ~ 7mm Round ~ Gold Plated Jump Ring ~ 7mm Round ~ Gold Plated
$0.06

Inner diameter = 6mm, 19 gauge Full factory bag = 500 pieces
Jump Ring ~ 7mm Round ~ Silver Plated Jump Ring ~ 7mm Round ~ Silver Plated
$0.06

Inner diameter = 6mm, 19 gauge Full factory bag = 500 pieces
Jump Ring ~ Small Oval 5.5x3.5mm ~ Copper Jump Ring ~ Small Oval 5.5x3.5mm ~ Copper
$0.05

Inner Diameter = 3.2x2mm, 20 gauge Full factory bag = 500 pieces
Jump Ring ~ Small Oval 5.5x3.5mm ~ Gold Plated Jump Ring ~ Small Oval 5.5x3.5mm ~ Gold Plated
$0.05

Inner Diameter = 3.2x2mm, 20 gauge

Full factory bag = 500 pieces
Jump Ring ~ Small Oval 5.5x3.5mm ~ Silver Plated Jump Ring ~ Small Oval 5.5x3.5mm ~ Silver Plated
$0.05

Inner Diameter = 3.2x2mm, 20 gauge Full factory bag = 500 pieces
Niobium Antique Copper Earwire Blank Niobium Antique Copper Earwire Blank
$1.32

Price shown is per pair. Niobium is a hypoallergenic refractory metal. Cover plier tips when working with the anodized antique copper color to avoid scratching. Clean with mild detergent and water. This earring enables you to add the bead of your choice to the earwire itself. For a tutorial on how to do this simple custom technique CLICK  HERE

Sterling Silver Earwire Blank Sterling Silver Earwire Blank
$1.98

Price shown is per pair. This earring enables you to add the bead of your choice to the earwire itself. For a tutorial on how to do this simple custom technique CLICK  HERE

Full factory bag = 25 pair

Sunburst Ring Link ~ 17mm ~ Antique Copper Sunburst Ring Link ~ 17mm ~ Antique Copper
$1.27

This is the toggle ring portion of the Sunburst Toggle Clasp. Without the toggle bar, it becomes a link! The diameter of the ring is 17mm.
Sunburst Ring Link ~ 17mm ~ Antique Gold Sunburst Ring Link ~ 17mm ~ Antique Gold
$1.63

This is the toggle ring portion of the Sunburst Toggle Clasp. Without the toggle bar, it becomes a link! The diameter of the ring is 17mm.
Sunburst Ring Link ~ 17mm ~ Antique Silver Sunburst Ring Link ~ 17mm ~ Antique Silver
$1.27

This is the toggle ring portion of the Sunburst Toggle Clasp. Without the toggle bar, it becomes a link! The diameter of the ring is 17mm. For a project using this link in an earring CLICK HERE