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How To Make Earrings For Beginners

Making gemstone earrings is a wonderful way to get started in making jewellery! There are so many possibilities for designs with many earring settings to choose from for quick and easy designs, perfect for beginners. Have a question? Get in touch with our friendly team, we'd be happy to help.

how to make earrings

1. Slide Beads Onto Hoops

We love these pretty amazonite earrings and they take only a few seconds to make!

Simply choose from any of our large holed beads, including amazonite as featured, rose quartz, carnelian, black agate, crystal quartz and sodalite - then slide onto sterling silver hoop earrings (24mm diameter).

how to make snaptite earrings

2. Use Snaptite Earrings

Snaptite earring settings are so easy to use and are such a classic design! The back of the setting is slightly smaller than the size of the stone which cleverly provides just enough tension on the claws, so that they literally 'snap' around the stone when the correct pressure is applied. Make sure that your chosen size setting is the same size as the faceted stones you are using. This design features amethyst faceted stones in 6mm snaptite settings.

These settings are also available in 10ct gold.

Watch how easy it is to make your own snaptite earrings below...

blue lace earstuds

3. Use Glue-In Settings

Another way to make beautiful gemstone earrings is to use glue-in settings.

These sterling silver milled edge earstud settings are modern and are a great way to show off your favourite gems. Simply apply glue (we recommend using Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy glue) to the settings and set the appropriately sized cabochons in place.

Featuring our stunning blue lace agate cabochons.

how to make charm earrings

4. Add Beads & Charms

The possibilities are endless when it comes to jewellery designs! With a bit of practice it's so easy to add your favourite beads and charms to create earring drops. Why not create a special gift by incorporating birthstones?

Read our step by step advice page on creating a bead chain here or watch our tutorial on this project below.

Featuring our pretty sand dollar charms, apatite beads and earwires.

Watch our tutorial below on attaching beads and charms to earrings...

We'd love to see your handmade earrings! Share your designs on social media, tag @kernowcraft and use #kernowcraft for a chance to feature!

The products used in this project are suggestions to inspire you. Products used were compatible at the time of making but do be aware that stocks can vary, so do use your own judgement as to the compatibility of each item when making.

What Our Customers Say...

Marshal
Thank you to the lady who went to a great deal of trouble to find a very small opal that fitted a bezel cup. The work is now complete and looks very nice - my wife is delighted with the result.
Claire Hall
Kernowcraft is my go to for all my gemstones! Their stones are the first ones I show when offering my clients stone choices and I can't recommend their customer service enough! This is a company that cares!
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Daniel Coe
The customer service I have received from you and the help has been second to none. If only all companies were so helpful and understanding that i am a complete newbie. The retail world would be a better place.
Christine Wood
Just want to say a very big thank you for your quick delivery and excellent service. The stones I ordered arrived this morning, the quality and price are second to none. I was delighted with my purchase. Thank you so much.
Joel Martin
Great, easy to navigate website with wonderful clear photographs. I look forward to receiving my order... it's going to be like Christmas!
Rhiannon Piper
The opal I received is absolutely amazing and just perfect. Its such a beautiful stone and I tried it with my wedding dress yesterday and its just set it off so well.
Jaquie
It can be difficult to order gemstones online - no such worries with Kernowcraft - you really do care about your products & clients and it shows.
Catherine Warwick
Just received my order that I placed only yesterday. I wanted to say thank you! I am delighted with the choice of cabochon, setting and books. Now I have to read up on how to set it! FABULOUS SERVICE - Thank you!
Julia Schofield
I’ve used Kernowcraft as a supplier for findings and pearls since beginning my business 8 years ago, because I know I can absolutely rely on the quality I get. The service is pretty impeccable too.
Dorota Todd
I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the quality of pearls in my recent order! Thank you so much for taking time and matching them into pairs, it's very appreciated. Thank you and I am definitely going to buy at your store in the future.
Helen
Just wanted to say thank you for picking such beautiful stones for my order. I'm halfway through making a ring for my daughter and the rose cut rainbow moonstones are particularly yummy. Thank you!
April Luescher
Beautiful quality and colours - I rarely buy semi-precious stones anywhere else these days. Very helpful, superb service, speedy delivery. What more could anyone want?
Eve
The stones are excellent quality, and the special request I put in for dark citrines and paired malachites has been met perfectly. I am delighted with Kernowcraft, and will be back!
Sarah Tiley
Whenever I feel unsure as to where to purchase any stones or jewellery requirements I always go back to what is familiar. Thank you Kernowcraft for being true to your customers.
Frank Wilson
It is always a joy to deal with your Company and your hints and tips always help me to improve my skills and encourage my interests. Thank you for caring about us small enthusiastic silversmiths!
A
I added a special request for moonstones with strong blue/green flashes and received 3 briolettes which were exactly that - some of the prettiest moonstones I’ve seen. Thank you!
Lenna
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Lauren Jodie Piercy
Beautiful gemstones and a lot of choice. Running competitions and being interactive as well really sets them apart. Keep up the interesting content.
Hayley Meredith
I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing service from Kernowcraft.  I find your website easy to navigate, products good quality and the delivery is second to none!
Helen Bowles
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Catriona
Thank you for my recent order as I'm blown away by all the lovely pieces. I don't really know what to start work on first. Thank you for supplying top quality items on a easy to use website. 
Vivienne Sadler
Always too many temptations, but a joy to look through. Thank you for such good service. I have to be very strict with myself when I visit your website!
Gloria Williams
I just came across your online shop and my first reaction was wow! It has everything i need to carry on with my jewellery making. I've seen things that i have been looking for and couldn't find in so many other shops!
Lydia Farrow
Just to say that I have always had the best possible results for every order - however small and all your products are of excellent quality.
Frank Wilson
I have grown as a jewellery maker over the last year or so due to the encouragement the team have given me - they are all experienced jewellery makers or keen crafters. They have helped to guide me through my inventory, offered helpful tips and advice on all manner of silver working.
Lynn Carson
I bought the sand dollar charm to make a holiday bracelet. It’s really lovely, subtle and pretty detail. Perfect piece and exactly as described.
Maggi Henman
I’ve just had my first order from you and I am so pleased with the fast delivery and the quality of the products. The satin cords and the findings really finished off my ceramic jewellery.
Mihaela Ciubotaru
I am very happy with my products... it is wonderful to have a reliable source of materials and gems with a fast delivery and a lot of tips on how to use the tools we buy.
Jill Hammersely
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the team, particularly the ladies that helped me yesterday. Delivery took less than 24hrs, that's amazing. The quality of both cabochons and settings are stunning.
Denise Mountain Pike
I recently ordered a couple of replacement stones from you and I'd just like to say how happy I am with my purchase and very impressed with the friendly helpful service you gave. Thank you very much.
George Inglis
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Claire
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