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Many department stores and bridge jewelry buyers have said that sales of earrings in 2003 were as much as 60 percent of their total jewelry sales. According to an interview in Accessories Magazine many expect that in 2004 the sales of earrings will increase.

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It's amazing what effects can be produced with a bit of sterling silver diamond-cut curb chain, head pins, garnet Swarovski diamond-shaped and blue Capri round crystals and a selection of chandelier earring findings.

The variety of design possibilities is just about endless.

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Since we have started carrying the frames to make Chandelier earrings, many people have emailed me asking exactly how do you make these, and what else do I need besides the frame?

I have found some step-by-step tutorials to help you make you own Chandelier earrings.

Nicole Chandelier Earrings - Inspired by Nicole Kidman, these chandelier earrings combine wire and crystals for a danty and sparkling look. by Tammy Powley

Triple "P" Chandelier Earrings - Petite, purple, and pearls - Nothing beats a sparkling pair of chandelier earrings, but sometimes, they can be a little over-the-top for everyday wear. by Tammy Powley

Side-Drilled Pearl Solution Earrings - Side-drilled pearls were introduced awhile ago, and I've had a few strands tucked away in one of my many bead boxes. These are so pretty and unusual, but they can be challenging to work with. by Tammy Powley

Chandelier Earrings - If you haven't heard about chandelier earrings, then you've been living under a rock. Use crystal beads, findings, and components to create a pair of eye-popping earring. by Tammy Powley

Chandelier Earring Pages: @ WigJig - These Chandelier Earrings are a very simple project. If you can make a wrapped bead dangle, you will be able to make these earrings. This is definitely a beginners project; but in spite of the simplicity of this design, they are a nice, contemporary design.

Chandelier Earring Skill Level: Intermediate - An excellent downloadable pdf from the eLearing Center at the Bead Shop

Chandel-ears — Chandelier Earrings - Have you looked at a fashion or entertainment magazine in the last 2 months? Notice the earrings? Big, dripping, huge, dangly earrings! Wowsers! Chandeliers are back in style. Why not make some for yourself?

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