Rings & Things Design Gallery

Story Time- Watch Necklace

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:18:15 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Toni Plastino

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

Necklace and watch components
1 #58-087-011-3 30x33x8mm heart-shaped pendant watch, silver plate/white
1 #41-545-01-00 11x2x8mm medium pearl enhancer, sterling silver
1 #41-216-3 6mm split ring, silver plate
1 #41-219-3 9mm split ring, silver plate
1 #39-225-3 15mm spring ring clasp, silver plate
36� #40-099-21-3 4.8mm flattened drawn cable chain, silver plate

Cinderella charm cluster
1 #06-301-08-184 CRYSTALLIZED� 8mm crystal bicone drop pendant, air blue opal
1 #49-565 3-D Cinderella's carriage charm, sterling silver
1 #44-050-37 3-D high-heel shoe charm, sterling silver
1 #41-545-01-00 11x2x8mm medium pearl enhancer, sterling silver
1 #43-009-3 Figure-8 wire connector, silver plate
3 #41-216-3 6mm split rings, silver plate

Little Mermaid charm cluster
1 #06-401-12-10 CRYSTALLIZED� 12mm crystal octagon pendant, aquamarine
1 #06-401-14-15 CRYSTALLIZED� 14mm crystal octagon pendant, peridot
1 #44-050-25-09 3-D mermaid charm, sterling silver
2 #41-520-30 9x2.5x4mm tiny leaf-shaped prong bails, sterling silver
1 #41-545-01-00 11x2x8mm medium pearl enhancer, sterling silver
3 #41-216-3 6mm split rings, silver plate

Pocahontas charm cluster
1 #06-301-08-182 CRYSTALLIZED� 8mm crystal bicone drop pendant, indian pink
1 #06-301-08-180 CRYSTALLIZED� 8mm crystal bicone drop pendant, sand opal
1 #44-566 3-D canoe charm, sterling silver
1 #44-591 12mm feather charm, sterling silver
12 #41-520-30 9x2.5x4mm tiny leaf-shaped prong bails, sterling silver
1 #41-545-01-00 11x2x8mm medium pearl enhancer, sterling silver
4 #41-216-3 6mm split rings, silver plate

Snow White charm cluster
1 #06-301-08-20 CRYSTALLIZED� 8mm crystal bicone drop pendant, siam
1 #44-050-40 3-D apple charm, sterling silver
1 #06-704-20-01 CRYSTALLIZED� 20mm snowflake pendant, crystal
1 #41-520-60 9x2.5x4mm plain prong bail, sterling silver
1 #41-520-30 9x2.5x4mm tiny leaf-shaped prong bail, sterling silver
1 #41-545-01-00 11x2x8mm medium pearl enhancer, sterling silver
2 #41-216-3 6mm split rings, silver plate

Tools: cutters, split-ring pliers, chain-nose pliers

TIP: Using a pearl enhancer clip, you can swap out your charm set to match your outfit for the day or wear them all together.

For jewelry-making tips, see the "Techniques" section at the top of our Designer Tip Sheets page.

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Oct 20, 2009

Remembering Lisa - Watch

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:28:07 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Summer Supplement

Created by:Jill Zisumbo

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

#58-080-151-3 Heart-shaped Geneva watch head with loops, silver plated/pearlized pink
#40-377-3 7.5" disk-and-loop bracelet form for gluing, silver plate
#44-050-67 Enameled cause ribbon charms, sterling silver/pink
#26-176-000 6.5mm jingle bells, assorted
#49-311-1 13x10x3mm heart lockets with floral design, white
#23-397-172 7mm thin Czech glass flower bead caps, rose
#46-398-3-13 CRYSTALLIZED� 7mm bezel-set rhinestone drop charms with one loop, silver plate/fuchsia
#46-353-1-16 CRYSTALLIZED� 13mm crystal flower charms, rose/white
#05-810-06-200 CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm crystal pearls, white
#46-372-3-01 CRYSTALLIZED� 1.5" head pins with rhinestone end, silver plate/crystal
#37-422-3 2" head pins, silver plate
#27-526-3 6mm metallized plastic rosebud beads, silver plate
#26-890-07 4x1.5mm daisy spacer beads, antiqued pewter
#37-145-3 6mm round jump rings, silver plate
#37-167-3 8mm round jump ring, silver plate
#39-340-3 10mm high-quality lobster clasp, silver plate

Tools and supplies: flush cutters, chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, adhesive such as Tenax� Plus Super Glue (#60-240)or two-part epoxy (#60-230)

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Jun 18, 2009

Blue Moonday Watch

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:10:44 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2007 Summer Supplement
Created by: Mary Morton and Nicole Ulrich

58-082-441-3 Square watch head
20-228-028 Seed beads, size 11/0, black diamond
20-228-23 Seed beads, size 11/0, aqua SL
61-159 Black Nymo
49-947-44-1 13mm hammered cast rings, white
49-947-42-1 9mm hammered cast rings, white
39-168-1 Diamond toggle clasp, white
37-113-3 3mm jump rings, silver plate
44-420-3 Hammered oval links, silver plate

Quartz movement, water resistant, stainless steel back and a face that stands the test of time! If you're looking for a watch that gets watched, re-create this design using one of 8 unique watch head styles!

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Mar 06, 2008

Crystal Lace

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:46:04 GMT

Created by: Tracy Mahuiki
As seen in the Rings & Things 2005 Summer Supplement!

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

05-301-05-151 CRYSTALLIZED� 5mm crystal bicones, silk
58-078-1 Legacy imperial watch heads
48-583 Sterling silver crimp covers
39-572-2ST Sterling silver two-strand sliding tube clasp
05-309-06-118 CRYSTALLIZED� rotund beads, crystal/cosmojet
24-990-02 2mm sterling silver round beads
41-050-3 Silver-plated wire guardians
61-810-49-87 49-strand Beadalon�
41-554 Sterling silver crimp tubes

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Aug 24, 2005

Three-strand Watch

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 21:20:13 GMT

Created by: Jodi Johnston

58-074 Celestial-design watch head with loops
61-038-25 Clear StretchMagic(TM) cord
41-216 6mm split rings
Miscellaneous wood, bone, and metal beads

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Aug 05, 2005

Barbara's Birthday

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 21:20:13 GMT

Created by: Melissa James

39-113 Antique bronze butterfly clasp
61-818-49-14 Gold-plated 49-strand Beadalon�
28-371-06-042 Chinese glass bicones, crystal
21-000-168-06 Faceted coins, pineapple "quartz"
27-572-4 2mm round metal beads
23-224-103 Round glass beads, topaz AB
58-077-2T Round Legacy watch heads, Bali style
27-516-4 Plastic daisy beads, gold plate

Crimping Beadalon for watches can be pretty tricky. The close-up photo shows two methods of crimping. The method on the right simply pulls the Beadalon ends through a single crimp bead. While this method is sufficient, it causes an uncomfortable jab in the wrist for the wearer. The method on the left criss-crosses the two Beadalon ends through the crimp, and uses an extra crimp bead for added security. The crossing method allows the sharp cord ends to fit neatly inside the back of the clasp, and additionally points them away from the wrist, rather than into it. The two strands appear to be one smooth, continuous cord - a clean, flawless finish your customers will appreciate!

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Aug 05, 2005

Cosmic Crystal� Beaded Watch

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 21:20:13 GMT

Created by: Mary Morton

58-077-2T Two-tone watch head with loops
28-370-04-233 4mm Cosmic Crystal (TM) ruby AB cubes (discontinued)
28-371-04-172 4mm Cosmic Crystal rose bicones
28-370-06-232 6mm Cosmic Crystal ruby cubes
28-370-04-172 4mm Cosmic Crystal rose cube
28-372-08-232 8mm Cosmic Crystal ruby coins (Discontinued 2008)
21-704-024 Mother-of-Pearl cubes
61-723-07-88 Gold Beadalon� cord
41-253-4 Smooth crimp beads
48-243-2 Three-hole spacer bars
37-036-2 Triangle bails
39-243 Lobster clasp

This inexpensive alternative to our Swarovski� crystal watch, pictured on the cover of our Summer 2004 supplement, uses Cosmic Crystals (TM) to create the same sparkling, classy look. For one fifth of the price, you can have a fun and fancy crystal watch that rests comfortably on your wrist.

Simply use gold Beadalon� stringing material, with a selection of cubes and bi-cones of your preferred color, strung in any random pattern. Finish ends with smooth crimp beads, a lobster clasp, and a triangle bail for easy clasping! This design looks great and works the best with our looped watch head product line.

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Aug 05, 2005

Chains of Time

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 21:20:12 GMT

Created by: Tracy Mahuiki

37-178 Jump ring, giant round
37-136 Jump ring, medium round
26-224 4mm metal round bead
58-071 Watch head with loops
Antique clasp

Put time on your side with this snazzy watch "band" design. This retro look was created with an antique clasp, round beads, and jump rings. So easy, so chic.

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Aug 05, 2005

Copper Watch Necklace

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 21:20:12 GMT

Created by: Ondriyla

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

58-054 Copper pendant watch
37-715-8 Copper eye pins
37-136-8 Copper medium jump rings
47-408-SP Copper wire, 20 gauge
39-158 Copper toggle clasp
05-301-04-44 4mm Swarovski� bicone bead, tanzanite
05-301-05-44 CRYSTALLIZED� 5mm bicone bead, tanzanite
05-301-04-97 CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm bicone bead, tabac
20-228-081 Japanese (Toho) seed beads, size 11, bronze
23-444-963 4mm Czech firepolish bead, topaz luster
23-476-107 Czech cathedral beads, smokey topaz

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Aug 05, 2005

Changeable Watch Bands

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 21:20:12 GMT

Created by: Ondriyla

It's easy to make a variety of watch bands that can be traded quickly and easily, using lobster clasps (such as 39-243) on the watch bands, and triangle bails (such as 37-036) on the watch head.
The examples shown below are strung on Beadalon�, and the ends are finished with crimp beads.
Watch shown is 58-078-1 deco-style imperial watch head.

Natural Agate Barbell Watch Band:
24-730-G Bali-style sterling "cushion" bead (Discontinued)
21-330-052 Natural agate barbell beads (Discontinued 2008)

Opalized "Quartz" Watch Band:
21-000-167-08 Opalized "quartz" hassock beads (Discontinued 2008)
26-106-3 Silver-plated bicone beads

Hematine and Stardust Watch Band:
21-382-015 Bamboo-shape hematine beads
26-591-6-Jan 6mm stardust beads with garnet crystals (Discontinued)

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Aug 05, 2005