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Looking to make custom birthstone jewelry? Here you'll find birthstone jewelry-making supplies, including genuine gemstone beads for each month, European crystal in classic birthstone colors, and birthstone charms and connectors including rivets, links, drops, ear wires and earring posts -- set with crystals, cubic zirconias and zodiac symbols. Whether you have a business making birthstone and bespoke jewelry, or you're making something special for yourself (or as a gift), this section is o …

We went with garnets, for a subtle January birthstone pair of earrings, and this design would be easy to make with any other birthstone, or simply use your favorite faceted beads for a non-birthstone option.   Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer TipsPick a starting position, and anchor 26-gauge wire on hoop with 4-5 tight lashes.String first row of beads, and wrap wire around hoop at desired point, add second row of beads, and wrap on the same side as the anchor.Add third row and an …

Created by: Janet BoyingtonDesigner TipsPlace your charm on a steel block, and use a brass hammer and letter of your choice to stamp the monogram / initial. New to metal stamping? See Metal Stamping Technique Sheet below.Following instructions on package, oxidize design with Liver of Sulphur, or apply Stamp Enamel.Allow to dry, then polish letter charm to a high shine with Ultra Polishing Pad. (Or for a matte finish, use steel wool.)Make a wire-wrapped loop with the head pin and garnet bead. New …