Tutorial - Statement rose earrings

Roses are my favourite flowers and it's been a real pleasure to make this collection of Statement Rose earrings.

We've been carrying these large rose cabochons for years now, but I really didn't realize just how many colours we've actually got! I placed them in a 20 mm diameter lace edge setting, the flat back of the roses can be glued in. The bottom features a shiny pointed back pear rhinestone. The number of colour combinations is so large you can design pairs for every season, trend and mood. If you're looking for even more variety, you could consider using a acrylic rhinestone.
Here you will see a step-by-step photo tutorial explaining the technique, and many inspirational examples!

What do you need for 1 pair of Statement Rose earrings?

Large rose cabochons 2 pieces
Round lace edge settings size 20 mm, 2 pieces
Pear pointed back rhinestones size 18x13 mm, 2 pieces
Prong settings with 1 loop for pear pointed back rhinestone 18x13 mm, 2 pieces
Jump rings size 4 mm, 2 pieces
Ear hooks 2 pieces
Heavy duty jewelry glue like Hasulith or E6000

How do you proceed?
1. Place the pear rhinestone in the prong setting. Hold the stone in place between your thumb and index finger, and fold the prongs down over the rhinestone one by one.

2. Fold down 2 opposite loops of the lace edge setting, thus creating a connection between the ear hook and the rhinestone pendant.

3. Open the eyelet of the ear hook and place it through the flat loop of the lace edge setting. A 4 mm jump ring is placed at the bottom loop of the lace edge setting, the pear rhinestone is suspended from the same jump ring. The base structure of the earring is now completed.

4. Now's the time to glue the rose cabochon into the setting. This is the step that will require the most attention. The flat back of the rose will not be symmetrically round. I've tested dozens of roses and they all appear to fit nicely into the 20 mm setting. You will want to press the rose down into the setting (before applying the glue!) to adjust the lace edge where needed. Every rose has 5 petals, make sure you place them symmetrically.
Use a generous amount of glue on both the setting and the rose cabochon. What you really need is for the glue to form a binding layer between the two. Apply careful pressure to the rose; make sure that no excess glue appears. If the rose will not attach, try again directly using some extra glue.
Leave the Statement Rose earring to dry for several hours before wearing.