Earrings again today...

Okey doke here we are again with another rollicking pair.

I'm not quite sure of the source of inspiration for these.  I wanted to do something reminscent of the cocktail elegance of the '50s and early 60s, perhaps in the vein of Mad Men or the women associated with the Rat Pack.  Couldn't do diamonds, of course.  Wouldn't choose to do diamonds, actually,  but wanted to bring something like that level of elegance to the finished pair.

So let's see...something with the clarity of a diamond....how about a clear quartz crystal disc?  Okay, then what.  Well, $1666/ounce gold screams money and we have these new matte gold plated items in the shop that have an air of sophistication about them.  That's it!  Sophisticated!  That's the look i'm after.

Supplies:
(2) quartz crystal discs
(2) bead frames in the new matte gold finish
(4) bead tip headpins in the new matte gold finish
(4) 4mm gold-filled rounds
ear wires in gold plate

Thread a 4mm gold-filled round on a headpin and thread the combination through the bottom hole of the bead frame from the inside of the frame.  Thread the crystal disc onto the headpin and make a small loop at the end of the headpin to secure the disc.
Thread a second 4mm round onto a second headpin and thread this combination through the upper hole of the bead frame from the inside of the frame.  Make a wrapped loop.
Open the jump ring on the ear wire and attach the dangle.
Repeat for the second earring.

What do you think?  I like the use of gold findings alongside the crystal beads.  I like the negative space of the bead frame.  I think i should get my black sheath dress and high heels out of the closet, put on the red lipstick and my hair in an upsweep.  Cigarette in the holder and a martini.  Dang.  I feel like Ava Gardner.  Where's Frank?