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Rose Quartz and Pewter Bead Earrings

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Rose Quartz and Pewter Bead Earrings

Rose Quartz and Pewter Bead Earrings

Tammy Powley
The pewter beads in these earrings provide lots of detail at a reasonable cost compared to sterling silver beads. The addition of sterling wire around the rose quartz beads adds some textural dimension as well.

You will need the following tools and supplies:

*2 - 9x13mm Rectangular scroll patterned pewter beads
2 - 22-gauge 2 inch Sterling head pins
2 - 8mm Rose quartz beads
2 - 6 inch Pieces of 22-gauge sterling round wire
2 - Sterling ear hooks
2 - 5mm Sterling jump rings
Wire cutters
Chain-nosed pliers
Round-nosed pliers
Nylon-nosed pliers
Jeweler's file

*The pewter beads came from Auntie's Beads, item # 94-5670-12.

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