Sunday, March 31, 2013

Custom Prom Earrings




This weekend I worked on some custom earrings for a friend's daughter.  She needed earrings to match a necklace she planned to wear to a prom.  The necklace is a stunningly jeweled and bold statement piece with lots of glass beads that are what I would call aqua or mint green.  There is a fair amount of silver in the design as well with multi-stranded chain and findings.  Here is what the necklace looks like:




Of course, as usual I deliberated on just the right combination and colors of beads from what I had on hand to match up with this design.  I ended up making three pairs of earrings each with different beads and design.  All three designs have about a two inch drop and are on sterling silver filled earring wires.  I plan to let my friend's daughter choose which design she wants, and I will list the other two in my Etsy shop.

Here are pictures of all three finished designs side by side:




And here are some close-up views of each design:
Emerald Green Glass Teardrop Earrings
This design features faceted green glass teardrops, Swarovski crystal bicones, and antique silver bead caps. The emerald green glass teardrops are a bit darker than the glass beads on the necklace but seem to compliment them nicely.  The Swarovski crystals are a color called Pacific Opal and match the glass bead colors almost exactly.  



Teal Green Glass Pearl Earrings
This second pair of earrings features teal green glass pearls, the same Pacific Opal Swarovski crystals as in the first pair, and antique silver bead caps.  Two sizes of pearls are used - a large 12mm and smaller 4mm.  This design is somewhat bold in keeping with the bold look of the necklace.  Again, the teal green pearls are not exactly the same color as the beads in the necklace but have a nice contrasting quality.  And the Pacific Opal Swarovski crystals tie the colors together very nicely.



Jade Green Crystal Pearl Earrings
The third and final design is a bit more delicate with Swarovski crystal pearls in Jade green, the same Pacific Opal Swarovski crystals, and small antique silver bead caps.  The pearls are 6mm and 4mm size.  This design has beads that most closely match the colors in the necklace.

Which pair do you like best with the necklace?  I would love to hear feedback!


16 comments:

  1. Hi Irene, What a gorgeous design you created for your customer and her prom. I love it and the last pair of earrings are my favorite with the necklace but they are all incredible.
    You are so talented and have been blessed with a gift my friend. Your customer is going to love it.
    Happy Easter, Hugs, Celestina Marie

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    1. Thank you Celestina Marie. The last pair is her favorite as well. Thanks so much for stopping by my Blog!
      Irene

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  2. Pretty, I think the last pair match best with the necklace.

    Lynnie

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    1. Thanks Lynnie,
      I think the last pair is also the best pick!
      Irene

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  3. I love her necklace, it looks totally vintage, I bet she picks the jade green ones, you will have to let us know! You did such a great job, I know she will be thrilled!

    Carol

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    1. Thanks Carol,
      I love this necklace as well and I so enjoyed creating the earrings to go with it. She did indeed choose the last pair. Thanks for visiting!
      Irene

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  4. Wow, all the earings are spectacular and give a little different look to the necklace. That is one beautiful vintage piece. You did a wonderful job coordinating with it.

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    1. Yes, it is one beautiful necklace and it was such fun creating the earrings to wear with it. Thanks for visiting and commenting!
      Irene

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  5. Update on this post: The Jade Green Crystal Pearl Earrings were indeed the pair chosen by my friend's daughter. According to the Comments, I think most everyone liked this pair the best as well for wearing with this necklace. Thanks everyone for the Comments!
    Irene

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  6. Irene, right off the bat I thought the third pair was my favorite. After seeing the close ups, they all are so lovely. I just noticed that you said she picked that pair too. You really created beauties!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  7. Hi Irene, So nice to come back and see she chose the last pair. They are all gorgeous, but I liked this pair with the necklace best.
    Happy Beading my friend and thanks for stopping by and your kind comment.
    Have a great day.
    Hugs, CM

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  8. They're all gorgeous, but my favorite pair is the teardrop earrings. A very lucky lady indeed to have something so pretty and handmade too!

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    1. Thanks so much Betsy. Glad to have you stop by!
      Irene

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  9. Hi Irene, Each pair is beautiful. I agree that the jade green pair of earrings are a really good match for the necklace. I do really like the round teal green pair too. But then I love the round shape. I think my final choice would depend on what colour her dress was. Anyways, I know the decision has been made...I just wanted to comment on how pretty they all are.

    Sue xo

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    1. Thanks Sue. I like the round teal green ones too. Have put them up for sale in my Etsy shop so hopefully someone will be able to find and enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by!
      Irene

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