This is a stunning yet simple design, which encases a 14mm Rivoli crystal inside a cage made of #5 and #3 bugle beads, 11/0 TOHO seed beads (2 colors), and 15/0 seed beads (plus a 6/0 or 8/0 seed bead for the jump ring to go through). I probably made 10 different versions of this concept before arriving at the right geometry, that would hold the rivoli in place securely, and keep the cage from moving/skewing too much at the joints. All bugle beads used (#5 and #3) are from Hobby Lobby. The metalic TOHO beads are from FireMountan Gems (Permafinish galvanized, to resist tarnishing). The accent color TOHO beads are from Michaels (matte black for the purple/silver piece, silver-lined aqua for the aqua/silver piece, and clear rose peach for the peach/gold piece). Finally, the 14mm Rivoli crystals are from FireMountan Gems. The thing I like best about this particular pattern is how relatively fast they are to make. I hope you enjoy this free beading pattern!
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very nice, thank you!
Just to let you know you have the wrong pdf on this post. Beautiful pattern.
Thanks for letting me know. It is fixed now 🙂
They are very beautiful! I want to collect the required items to make Jordana earrings. Thankyou for sharing free pattern on PDF as that works better for me! The video shows you how, but for hearing impaired people its hard to follow what’s said while instructions are being given.
Thanks for the feedback 🙂
what other sizes could you use? Having a hard time finding #5 bugle.
As long as the bugles are 12mm or 1/2-inch long, it should work. Hobby Lobby carries some bugles this size.