Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions -- with detailed photographs -- for making wickedly simple wire-wrapped rings with beads and 22-gauge wire, see our tutorial at blog.rings-things.com.Choose your favorite dead-soft to half-hard 22-gauge wire (4 popular silver options shown below).Keeping the wires tight and close together will make a more stable, cleaner looking ring.Hide the cut ends of the wire on the back side of the ring.Optional: use a cup bur to smooth …

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsPlace the 12mm rivoli in the bezel setting.Using the nylon-jaw pliers, gently push the prongs down over the crystal, starting with the top left prong, next the bottom right prong, then from top right to bottom left.Suggested Supplies1 each #51-000-61-12-6 Ring Blank, Locking Adjustable Band with 12mm Post Bezel - Antiqued Brass Plated1 each #01-122-12-421 Swarovski 1122 Rivoli Stone, 12mm - TangerineTools#69-271-91 EURO TOOL Glitter, Nylon Jaw, Flat-Nos …

Created by: Laurel NewnhamWe no longer carry the 3-loop ring blank in silver plate, but we do still have some in gold plate, so we've linked the parts for a gold version of this ring as well as silver plate.Designer TipsUse 3mm round jump rings to attach each wrapped loop dangle to the loops on the ring.For step-by-step instructions on creating wrapped loops, see: Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Supplies1 gross [use 8] #26-463-1 Bead, 3mm Round, Corrugated (White)3 - 5 beads …