Love these links earrings

Shapely links are a lightweight frame for beads.

SUPPLIES

2 21 mm metal links
2 15 mm twisted-oval beads
2 1 1⁄2-in. (3.8 cm) head pins
2 4–5 mm jump rings
pair of lever-back earring wires
chainnose and roundnose pliers
diagonal wire cutters

Links from Rings & Things, rings-things.com.

INSTRUCTIONS: THREE EASY STEPS!

1. On a head pin, string a twisted oval bead. Using the largest part of your roundnose pliers, make the first half of a wrapped loop.

2. Attach a link and complete the wraps.

3. Open a jump ring, and attach the dangle and the loop of an earring wire. Close the loop. Make a second earring to match the first.

A GALLERY OF DESIGN OPTIONS

A bit of amethyst adds a royal sparkle.

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