Presto Change-O!

I was asked to convert a peridot/apatite bracelet into earrings because the owner rarely wears bracelets. It was a fairly easy conversion requiring only a few extra supplies. First I found two closed sterling silver rings and pounded them on a jewelry anvil with the ball end of a jewelry hammer to give the rings more interest and shine. Next I strung each pearl (I'm not sure what kind of pearls they are but I call them granola.) on a ball end S.S.head pin. I cut the pins to varying lengths and looped them onto the rings. Then using 30 gauge SS wire I wrapped the briolettes (faceted tear drop gemstones) onto either side of the pearl wires. Finally, earwires were added and voila! The earrings were done. I hope this post inspires you to discover how easy it is to change jewelry you already have (or find at a vintage store) into a more wearable, stylish, handmade creation. Have a creative week!