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Created by: Mollie Valente Designer Tips For a version of this project with step-by-step images, check out Mollie's How to make Lashed Kidney Wire Earrings blog post.Choose two matching rivoli stones from the assortment. This design uses two 14mm Light Colorado Topaz rivolis (perfect for November birthdays). Most colors of Swarovski crystals are no longer available, but these settings also fit Preciosa, Matubo and other brands of pointed-back rivoli stones.Insert a rivoli sto …

Sapphire and sterling silver are a perfect combination. This September birthstone pairing features mini-sized Swarovski crystal briolette pendants, small sterling-silver crescent-moon connector charms and petite sterling silver earwires. This design is also easily adaptable for use with any birthstone color (or just your favorite color).Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to make this pair of earrings, please see our September Sapphire blog art …

Design by Create Your Style team at Swarovski North America.Although these weren't designed with September in mind, the colors are perfect for September birthstone jewelry.Designer TipsAdd one 4mm light sapphire shimmer bicone, one 3mm iridescent dark blue pearl, one 4mm bicone, one 3mm pearl, and one 4mm bicone to a head pin. Make a simple loop. Repeat nine times and set aside. For instructions on making jewelry loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Using one long-leg ear wire, slide on one 6mm li …

Due to the popularity of 10mm cushion square settings, we've included links to alternate styles below in case the primary setting used in the Golden Halos earrings is temporarily unavailable.  Created by: Veronica Greenwood   Designer TipsPlace the crystal in the bezel setting, and using the nylon jaw flat pliers gently fold the prongs down over the crystal.Using the 6.5mm jump ring attach the bezel to the large round link. (For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in J …

Simple, yet gorgeous: These earrings were a big hit, as part of our "basics" series of local jewelry-making classes. They are simple to make, and are a perfect Christmas, sweet-16 or Valentine's Day gift.   Created by: Janet Boyington   Designer TipsAdd a heishi bead* and pearl to a ball-end head pin. Begin a wire-wrapped loop, but don't close it yet. Add the sterling textured link, then complete the wrap. For step-by-step instructions on making wire-wrapped loops, see Jewelry Bas …

Need a personalized bracelet in a FLASH? Whether you make jewelry for yourself, or for sale, these expandable bracelets are super easy to customize.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner Tips No tools required! Simply spring open one of the bracelet's loops, and slide the charms on one at a time, making sure they all face the right direction. Decide if you want to add birthstones. This bracelet is made with the birthstones for November (golden topaz) and April (diamond).Add the birthstones, then …

Here's a Mother's Day / Grandmother's birthstone jewelry idea that allows each child to stand apart from the others.Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsNot sure which birthstones go with the months you need? Below, we linked 4mm Swarovski crystal bicone beads in order (January through December) in the 12 most-popular birthstone colors.For step-by-step photos and instructions, see our blog article: Custom Mother's Day Necklaces with Birthdates and Birthstones. Otherwise, continue reading here!S …

This simple design says it all. Make a statement with a silver charm bracelet you can make in just moments ... no tools required! You need only three items: 1 TierraCast Cross Charm, 1 TierraCast Cause Ribbon Charm, 1 Bangle Bracelet. Created by: Sondra Barrington Designer TipsSimply open clasp and slide charms onto bracelet.TierraCast bail-loop symbol charms, crystal charms, and letter & number charms (links below), make it easy to customize this bracelet for the special events and people …

Created by: Summer Melaas   Designer TipsOpen loop at bottom of ear wire. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF),Slide one connector onto the ear wire, making sure the right side is showing. There is a front and back; the back is flat and the front is domed.Connect next connector with a jump ring, repeat for one more connector.Connect drop to the bottom connector with a jump ring.Repeat for other earring.Wear and enjoy ... Could it get any simpl …

Pair the magic of books with the magic of a garden forever in full bloom!Created by: Liz GrafDesigner TipsTwist to open the loop on the eye pin, add dragonfly charm, and close loop. For most secure way to open and close loops and jump rings, and for instructions on looping the other end of the eye pin, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Add bead cap, bead, and other bead cap to eye pin.Create loop on other end, and add to bookmark.Enjoy using, selling or gifting your Garden Magic bookmark!Give the gif …