Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Summer MelaasSo many options for Constellation necklaces!Pick your favorite blank (something thick, like 16-gauge).Find a constellation that you like. For a good star map, search the web, visit a library, dig out old astronomy books from the basement or attic...Choose a color of chaton (crystal rhinestone) for the stars: classic clear, iridescent aurora borealis, a birthstone or a favorite color (links below).It's easiest if you use just the smallest size, but you can also mix sizes …

This is a lovely summery design with secure wire-wrapped links, and can also double as  November birthstone jewelry (citrines) or June (pearls).Created by: Veronica Greenwood Designer TipsUsing a 12" piece of wire, wrap one 4mm citrine bead, one 4mm apatite, and one 4mm citrine around a section of the 26mm hammered link.Using a jump ring, attach all three hammered rings to the center link of your chain.For wire-wrapped loop instructions, and most secure way way to open and close jump r …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsTwist open a 4mm jump ring, string it through the crystal link hole, and twist securely closed. Repeat with the opposite side of the crystal link. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Twist open a 5mm jump ring, string it through the first 4mm jump ring (attached to the crystal link), and twist securely closed. Repeat with the opposite side of the crystal link.Connect a 5mm jump ring to the bracelet hook that …

Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsCut six 2" lengths of chain.Cut 5" of Artistic wireMake a loop with round nose pliers, slide 3 lengths of chain onto the loop, wire wrap that end. For step-by-step instructions for making wire-wrapped loops, see Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Add a heishi spacer, pearl, heishi spacer, pearl, heishi spacer, pearl, heishi spacer.Wire wrap the end, add to the ear wire.Voila! Beautiful earrings!Suggested Supplies1 strand (use 6 beads) #20-638-09-011 Freshwater Pearl …

Channel-set Cubic Zirconia charms make it easy to create elegant linear jewelry. However, most colors and sizes (other than basic diamond clear) are out of production... get them while you can!Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsOpen one jump ring and attach one CZ charm to one ear thread. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Repeat for other earring.Optioinal: Add French wire keepers or sterling silver SmartBeads for extra security.Suggeste …