Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner 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 Jewelry Basics 101).Attach one of the 5mm jump rings to the large round link.Use the second 5mm jump ring to attach the earwire to the first 5mm jump ring.Repeat for the other earring.Suggested Supplies2 each …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut 4 lengths of chain, each 4 links long.Use 4.5mm jump rings to attach chain to the top holes of the crescent link. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Add two rondelle beads to a 5mm jump ring and then link the top of the two chains together and attach to the earwire.Use a 5mm jump ring to suspend an 8mm crystal pendant between the two beads on the jump ring attached to the earwire.Use another jump ring to …

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsPlace 12mm rivoli in bezel setting and gently bend prongs over crystal using needle nose pliers.With a piece of 24-gauge wire, make a wrapped loop making sure the loop is large enough to slide on to the leather (see Jewelry Basics 101 PDF).Add an 8mm pearl and link the other end to one side of the bezel.Using a 6mm jump ring, attach the princess cut crystal to the bottom loop of the bezel.Cut desired length of leather cord.Attach one center-crimp leathe …

Created by: Tiffany White Designer TipsOne meter of this chain will make approximately 9-10 pairs of earrings!Place all the crystals onto the head pins and secure with wrapped loops. (New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet PDF.)Arrange the crystal dangle colors randomly and attach two dangles per link of chain, using 3mm jump rings.The original project used a combination of 3 and 4mm crystal bicones in shades of copper and topaz, but now we have very few 3mm bicones …

Created by: Laurae SatherDesigner TipsCut the post portion off the rivoli earring finding.File the back until you have an approximately 4-5mm flat spot (about the same diameter as the earring magnet).Mix two-part epoxy according to manufacturer's directions.Apply epoxy to the flat portion of the rivoli setting, and place 1 part of the magnet set on the glued area.Once thoroughly cured, mix more epoxy and glue the rivoli into a rivoli setting. Set aside to cure.To wear, place the other part of th …