Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: The Swarovski Design Team Designer TipsFor best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF). Suggested Supplies1 6-pack #02-088-34-182 Swarovski 34ss Indian Pink 2088 Xirius Rose Flat-Back Crystals, No Hotfix7 dozen (use 78 pcs) #05-000-04-182 Swarovski 5000 Faceted Round Beads, 4mm - Indian Pink4 dozen (use 47 pcs)  #05-000-06-182  Swarovski 5000 Faceted Round Beads, 6mm - Indian Pink6 each #41-864-12-3&nbs …

The Swarovski crystal cushion square in Heliotrope is not always available, but we love this simple, versatile project design -- and Amethyst AB is so pretty, that we've linked in some alternate suggestions below so we could keep this project in our gallery.Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPlace 12mm cushion square stone into setting, and use nylon-jaw or chain-nose pliers to gently flatten the prongs onto the stone. See tips in our blog, for best way to keep your stone safe and centered.Sl …

Created by: Janet BoyingtonThe star of the show, is the Princess-cut pendant! These sweet earrings are elegant and petite. Want to make a larger, flashier pair earrings, or use different colors? Click into the Princess-cut pendant or the gold-fill link for related options.Designer TipsSimply open the jump ring, attach it to the crystal and the link, and securely close the jump ring. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Gently open the small ring on …

Designer TipsGently squeeze the prongs on the rhinestone chain ends to prevent chipping.Attach 5mm jump ring to one end. (See Jewelry-Making Basics for best way to open and close jump rings.)Use smaller jump ring to attach chain end to clasp at other end.Customize in brass or silver too!Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet (PDF)Suggested Supplies1 pkg of 10 [use 2] #46-339-30-9 Chain End, for #46-349-30 (Black Gunmetal)1 meter [use 7.25"] #46-349-30-042-9 Gunme …

Extra-secure leverback ear wires keep these earrings safely in the ear -- no lost earrings! Ultra AB Blue may be a bit pricey, but it is stunning -- These simple earrings receive tons of compliments.Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsPlace a crystal stone in a setting, and use nylon-jaw pliers to press each prong part-way down on the stone. Make sure stone is centered, then go back around and press each prong down more securely. If necessary, burnish each prong down smooth with a burnishi …