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Mixed Metal Filigree and Pearl Earrings

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Mixed Metal Filigree and Pearl Earrings

Mixed Metal Filigree and Pearl Earrings

Tammy Powley
These earrings look like you pulled them out of a ancient jewelry box, but they are still very stylish today. Mix up copper filigree components with brass and beads for an elegant pair of earrings.

You will need the follow materials and supplies:

*2 Copper filigree components
2 - 1 1/2 Inch brass head pins
2 - Brass ear hooks
2 - 5mm Pearl beads
**2 - 4mm Dark Indigo Swarovski crystal beads
Wire cutters
Chain-nosed pliers
Round-nosed pliers

*Filigree and head pins are from Ornamentea.
**Dark Indigo beads are from Rings & Things.

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