Vintage Crystal Earrings

Vintage Crystal Earrings

Glisten like the glamour days of old Hollywood!

A single Swarovski crystal teardrop—sparkling in aurora borealis (rainbow) or champagne coatings —swings from a slim length of sterling chain and our sleek threader ear wire. Mix and match the Figure-8, Bar-&-Link, or Cheerio chain segments to create a staggered set, then finish each crystal with an easy pinch bail. The result? Lightweight movement, serious sparkle, and a timeless vintage vibe that dresses up anything from denim to evening wear.

Learn essential techniques suitable for advancing beginners and seasoned crafters, including attaching pinch bails and a clever trick using a custom figure-eight connector to make your dangles hang perfectly forward. 

Video How-To: DIY Vintage Crystal & Chain Earrings | The Figure Eight Connector Trick!

While many of the supplies are not on the website (available in-store only), please webchat us and we are happy to assist and ship to you!  Aloha!

This earring parts collection includes:

Simple 3” Threader Ear Wires – 1 pair (S67)

Swarovski Crystal Drop Beads – 2 pcs

  • 12 × 24 mm Faceted, clear AB (Z474) or
  • 15 × 7.5 mm Tip-Drilled, rose-champagne (Z1033)

Pinch Bails

  • Sterling Silver (M1471) or Gold-Filled (M455)

Sterling Chain Segments – about 2” per earring

  • Baby Figure-8 Chain (CH111)
  • Bar & Link Chain (CH129)
  • Flat “Cheerio” Chain (CH329)

 

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