Rings & Things Jewelry Blog
Jewelry Design Gallery
Welcome to our new Jewelry Design Gallery! To browse jewelry ideas by category or theme, use the turquoise #tags below (#etched jewelry projects, #enamel projects, etc.) for all projects of a particular category. For a Jewelry Design Gallery / Resources search box, click here or press the turquoise "FREE JEWELRY PROJECTS" link near the bottom of any project's page. You might also like our blog (blog.rings-things.com), filled with step-by-step illustrated projects, and a spot for Q
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Oct 28th 2021
Snowy Crystal Christmas Tree Earrings Tutorial
Design by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team and Rings & Things.Designer TipsFor each earring, string onto one head pin: one 12mm margarita; one 10mm margarita; one margarita 8mm; one 6mm margarita; one 3mm bicone.Turn loop on head pin.Open loop on bottom of ear wire, attach to loop formed on head pin & close loop to secure.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Blog post: Twelve Days of Christmas Jewelry Designs: Swarovski Crystal Tree Earri
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Jan 2nd 2021
Snowman's Holiday Pearl Earrings Tutorial
Add some sparkle and shine to your holiday wardrobe. These snowman earrings are easy and quick to assemble.Created by: Rita Hutchinson.Design by: Swarovski's Create Your Style Design Team Designer Tips Add pearl beads, scarf and hat to head pin, starting with the largest (10mm) pearl bead.Make a simple loop at the top. New to jewelry-making? See Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF) for instructions on making loops, and most secure way to open a jump ring (or other loop,
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Jan 2nd 2021
Star of India Netted Christmas Ornament Tutorial
Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a unique, beautiful netted Christmas ornament cover with size 11 seed beads, and Swarovski crystal pearls or your choice of accent beads and drops -- free instructions, no blinkin ads, and no login required.Thread a size 12 beading needle with 2 yards of One-G, or stretched and waxed size B beading thread.String on 4 main beads, 1 accent bead (1 set) and repeat 8 times for a total of nine sets, leaving a 6"" tail.Go through all beads one more tim
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Jan 2nd 2021
Star Light Netted Ornament Cover Tutorial
Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsCreate a unique, beautiful netted Christmas ornament cover with size 11 seed beads, and Swarovski crystal pearls or your choice of accent beads and drops -- free instructions, no blinkin ads, and no login required.Thread a size 12 beading needle with 2 yards of One-G, or stretched and waxed size B beading thread.String on 4 main beads, 1 accent bead (1 set) and repeat 8 times for a total of nine sets, leaving a 6"" tail.Go through all beads one more tim
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Jan 2nd 2021