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Everyday Pearl Earrings Tutorial

Create elegant everyday pearl earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Learn how to bezel a 10mm rivoli using size 11/0 Delica beads and size 15/0 seed beads, attach an 8mm pearl, and finish with ear wires. Perfect for beading enthusiasts, this tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for creating customized, sophisticated earrings. Gather your materials and

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Everyday Pearl Earrings Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Light Azore 10mm, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Fuchsia Lined Crystal Size 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Dk Seafoam 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Athenacast Jump Rings - Open Oval 5x7mm 18g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Collect 10mm rivoli, size 11/0 Delica beads, size 15/0 seed beads, 8mm pearl, wire guard, ear wires, size 8 Dragon thread, needle, and scissors. Start Peyote Bezel: String 26 Delica beads and tie into a loop. Sew through the next two beads to move away from the knot. Add Rows to Bezel: Complete two more rows with 13 Delica beads each, following the peyote stitch pattern. Switch to size 15/0 seed beads and add two rows. Secure the Rivoli: Place the rivoli into the bezel and add another row of 15/0 seed beads to tighten. Sew through the last row without adding beads to further secure the rivoli. Attach Pearl: Sew through the first row of Delica beads and add a size 15/0 seed bead, followed by the pearl. Attach the wire guard and reinforce by sewing back through the beads. Finish Earring: Add additional Delica beads around the pearl and reinforce the thread by sewing back through the beads. Attach the ear wire using needle nose or chain nose pliers.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Everyday Pearl Earrings Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create elegant everyday pearl earrings with this DIY jewelry-making tutorial by PotomacBeads. Learn how to bezel a 10mm rivoli using size 11/0 Delica beads and size 15/0 seed beads, attach an 8mm pearl, and finish with ear wires. Perfect for beading enthusiasts, this tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for creating customized, sophisticated earrings. Gather your materials and

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Rivolis - Light Azore 10mm, 2 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls - Cream 8mm, 2 Beads
  • Miyuki Delica Beads Fuchsia Lined Crystal Size 11/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Silver Lined Dk Seafoam 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Athenacast Jump Rings - Open Oval 5x7mm 18g Premium Real Silver Plated Brass, 2 Pieces
  • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel, 2 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Gather Materials: Collect 10mm rivoli, size 11/0 Delica beads, size 15/0 seed beads, 8mm pearl, wire guard, ear wires, size 8 Dragon thread, needle, and scissors. Start Peyote Bezel: String 26 Delica beads and tie into a loop. Sew through the next two beads to move away from the knot. Add Rows to Bezel: Complete two more rows with 13 Delica beads each, following the peyote stitch pattern. Switch to size 15/0 seed beads and add two rows. Secure the Rivoli: Place the rivoli into the bezel and add another row of 15/0 seed beads to tighten. Sew through the last row without adding beads to further secure the rivoli. Attach Pearl: Sew through the first row of Delica beads and add a size 15/0 seed bead, followed by the pearl. Attach the wire guard and reinforce by sewing back through the beads. Finish Earring: Add additional Delica beads around the pearl and reinforce the thread by sewing back through the beads. Attach the ear wire using needle nose or chain nose pliers.