Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

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 …

Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCut two 18" pieces of leather.Fold one strand in half. Make a larks-head knot by feeding both ends through the loop on the anchor charm, then back through the leather loop formed on the other end of the cord. Pull tight.Fold the other strand in half over the other end of your anchor and feed both ends through the loop formed. Pull tight.At one side of the bracelet, add a porcelain bead, a small barrel bead, and another porcelain bead to both strands of …

No mysteries here, just a simple design with a stunning color effect. Bermuda Blue, with its intense flashes of teal and deep blues, has been one of our favorites from Swarovski since we first added it in the 80's. Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsUsing both the teal and blue Niobium picks up the various shades that are in the Bermuda blue crystals. Simply use jump rings to connect the Bermuda Blue crystals to the ear wires. For best way to open and close loops, see J …

  Created by: Mollie Valente   Designer TipsStart with extra leather and thread, cutting off any excess is better than not having enough.For security, add additional stitches on the first and last beads.Stay focused, the figure-eight stitching is easily done, but it is also easy to make a mistake.Use the two-hole punch to make two opposing holes, thus turning the wavy disk into a button.For added adornment, use oval jump rings to attach themed charms.Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos …

Created by: Michelle HorningDesigner TipsFor step-by-step instructions on creating a macramé bracelet, see How to Macramé a Hemp Bracelet.The pattern for this bracelet is:5 P 5 P 5 P 5 P - 3 C 1 P 1 P 1 P 1 C 3 - P 5 P 5 P 5 P 5P = Picasso Bead, C = Cowrie BeadThe number listed above is the number of Square Knots (Remember that 1 square knot consists of 2 half knots)Make sure the shells are turned the same way. They are not symmetrical.When adding the Cowrie beads, pull the cord behind each bead …