Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer TipsMeasure, mark and cut patterned wire to desired length.File ends smooth with slightly rounded corners, so the wire pieces match the curve of the disks.Use nylon hammer and metal block to flatten pieces if needed.Mark locations for rivet and eyelets on wire, and punch holes. Rivet size is 1/16" and eyelet size is 3/32".Use these hole locations, to mark hole locations on the disks. Punch holes.Optional: Antique if desired before assembling!Match up …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer Tips3 sunny shades of orange crystal bicones cascade in a warm ombre waterfall, from Vintaj hammered brass rings.Make wire-wrapped loops using ball-end head pins and 10 crystal beads, then use large jump rings to cascade them from the Vintaj® ring.Gently slide the jump rings onto the hammered Vintaj ring, so you don't scratch the ring with the open edge of the jump rings.For tips on creating wire-wrapped loops and the best way to open and close jump …

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 …

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 …

You can play around with the length of fringe on these earrings inspired by the Grand Canyon. Make them as short or as long as you would like them! My earrings in total length are just over 6". My longest fringe is 4-3/4". See alternate image at bottom, to see how these look when being worn!  Created by: Summer Melaas   Designer TipsCut approx. 18mm of leather. Picot edge stitch the short side. When you reach the longer side, just do a single edge stitch (7 stitched beads in length). T …

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer TipsFor step by step instructions on making loops, see: Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).String beads in random pattern in varying 3 to 5" lengths on beading wire. (Make 2 of each patterned section).Finish both ends of each section with a beading wire loop, and flatten the crimp tube with flat nose pliers. No fancy crimp plier finishing is needed here. Make 5-6 sections for each earring.Open the loop on the eyepin, and adjust larger with round nose p …

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsTape the stamping blanks to the steel block. Use a permanent marker to draw lines where you want to stamp the phrase "BUSY BEE".When stamping, make sure that each letter is facing the correct way before you stamp.Use the pein (round) side of the hammer to texturize the stamping blank around the edges.Use the metal hole punch to make a hole at the bottom of the stamping blanks.Antique the brass with Novacan Black.Polish the blanks, so the lettering and textur …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions for making this pair of earrings, see our Swarovski Dome Round Stone blog article.Suggested Supplies2 each #01-400-12-445 Swarovski 1400 Domed Round Stone, 12mm - Crystal Paradise Shine2 each #41-878-01-12-6 Pendant Bezel Setting, 1 Loop, 12mm I.D. - Antiqued Brass Plated1 pair #88-103-24-0 Vintaj Natural Brass Charm, Scrolling Abacus, 42x19mm1 pair #34-061-27 TierraCast Brass-colored Niobium Earring Hook Findings1 …

Large-hole Pyrite Heishi and 14-gauge iron color Artistic Wire make these industrial-looking earrings a breeze to create.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCoil wire around largest portion of wrap 'n' tap pliers at least 2-1/2 times.Cut single rings from the coil of wire.Open ring and slip on nugget bead, earwire, another nugget and pyrite bead. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Close ring tightly. (Optional, add drop of superglue gel – If y …