(All measurements refer to Outside Diameter, O.D.)

Chain Maille Chandelier Earrings

The base of these earrings is the Japanese 12-2 Daisy Weave. Then you add 2 more rings opposite each other to form a diamond, then 2-2 chains for the dangles. The sample earrings are done using 4mm and 6mm rings in 20 gauge. You could also add a fire polished bead on a head or eye pin at the end of each dangle.

Using 2 6mm rings in the center, add 12 4mm rings.

Pass a 2 6mm ring through 2 of the 4mm rings and add 4 more 4mm rings.

Pass 2 more 6mm rings through 2 of the 4mm rings on the base and on the ring before.

Continue adding rings until you have a piece like the one shown above.

Add the 6mm rings to opposite ends as shown to form a diamond shape.

Turn the diamond and start adding 2-2 chains to the 5 lower 6mm rings. You can make these as long as you like in whatever color combination that appeals to you.