Rings & Things Jewelry Blog
Dragonfly Drop Earrings
Created by: PRESTIGE CrystalSuggested Supplies
1 #37-295-460 Sterling Silver Jump Ring, Round - 6mm, 20.5-gauge (10 Pieces)1 #34-569-04 TierraCast Sterling Silver Earring Hook with 2mm Bead (pair)1 #49-947-02-AS TierraCast Dragonfly Wing Beads - Antiqued Silver Plated (10 Pieces)1 #05-000-CIGR4 PRESTIGE 5000 4mm Faceted Round Citrus Green (12 Pieces)1 #05-328-CIGR3 PRESTIGE 5328 3mm Bicone Bead Citrus Green (24 Pieces)2 #06-106-CIGR16 PRESTIGE 6106 16mm Pear-Shaped Pendant Citrus Green1 #37-722
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Jun 9th 2023
Layered Floral Earrings with Stamping Tutorial
Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies2 #44-722-28-0 Brass Stamping Blank, Long Oval Drop, 41mm1 #69-245-103 ImpressArt Metal Stamp, Floral Swirl1 6-piece pack #44-180-027-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Filigree, Floral Teardrop, 45x25mm1 pair #34-669-05 TierraCast 14kt Gold-Filled French Hook Ear Wire, Hoop Style - PlainTools#69-108 Stamping Block#69-385 Stamping Hammer#86-431-11-001 Stamp Enamel MarkerDesigner TipsWatch this video to see how to make these earrings:
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Jun 1st 2023
Choosing the Right Necklace Length: A Comprehensive Guide for DIY Jewelry Makers
Hello, fellow crafters and DIY jewelry enthusiasts! Today, we delve into an essential aspect of necklace creation that's often overlooked: selecting the right necklace length. Though it might seem like a small detail, the necklace's length can greatly impact its look and feel. It can change the whole vibe of an outfit, affect comfort, and even play a role in highlighting certain features. So, let's explore the fascinating world of necklace lengths and understand how to make the best choice.Stand
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May 22nd 2023
Gemstone Index: Peridot
This olivine variety is composed of magnesium iron silicate. Peridot (pronounced PEAR-ih-doh or PEAR-ih-dot) is created under great temperatures and pressures deep within the Earth, and sometimes is extruded in basaltic lavas. Its yellow-green color is mainly dependent on the amount of ferrous iron present. The traditional birthstone of August, peridot's name origin is uncertain, but several theories exist. Some attribute it to the French peritot, meaning "unclear" (probably due to the inclusion
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Feb 23rd 2023
Tivoli Centerline Earrings Tutorial
Save time with pre-drilled blanks and create a pair of fun earrings with size 11/0 TOHO or Delica seed beads in Scandinavian colors. "Tivoli" means "funfair" in Swedish.Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsStretch and wax 2-1/2 yards (2.25 meters) of thread.Follow pattern, and using an edging stitch, put your first row of beads on one of the half moons. One column (fringe) at a time, add beads. At the bottom of the fringe, skip over the last bead added, then run your needle and thread back up t
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Feb 23rd 2023