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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 …