Earth Day is just around the corner! And the timing couldn’t be better! We just got in the new TierraCast Earth Buttons and I thought some planet Earth earrings would be perfect! Check out below how easy these earrings are to make! —
Adjustable bangle bracelets are everywhere these days! They are the hottest new trend, so I just had to figure out how to make them. They are very easy to make! You can make them with brass for a gold look or silver filled wire like I did below. —
I am kind of a nut for Swarovski crystals! Whenever they launch new products I am the first in line to see! At Rings & Things, we recently started carrying their new Greek Cross Pendants. When I realized they came in my favorite color, Bermuda Blue, I was sold! They are so pretty!
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Rose quartz is a such a beautiful stone, pale pink and translucent. I have recently had customers for my personal business requesting more rose quartz jewelry due to the healing powers of this stone. When I looked into it, I discovered that rose quartz is a stone that promotes unconditional love and healing from emotional trauma (such as heartbreak). How perfect for Valentine’s Day! —
I love the look of turquoise! I always have. It is very bohemian and hippie chic. Recently, while watching The Bachelor (we all have our guilty pleasures) I noticed that one of the girls was wearing jewelry containing the very turquoise magnesite spikes that we carry at Rings & Things! So I decided to make my own copycat version of her designer jewelry. It was super easy! —
I have been eyeing these fun ring blanks for a while now. They come in several different styles and three finishes, antique copper, antique brass and antique silver. When we started carrying the Swarovski glue-on flatback crystals recently, a light went off in my head! They would be a great duo! And the combinations are endless! (Links updated January 31, 2017!)
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You can create personalized image jewelry with glass tiles and glue-on findings from Rings & Things. In fact, if you can cut paper and glue, you can make image jewelry! Just follow the detailed steps below to turn any image into a wearable piece of art. Continue Reading…
For a long time I have kept my favorite jewelry component a secret. I didn’t want anyone to know about the magical crystal, the Bermuda Blue Teardrop. It is by far, my favorite Swarovski crystal. It is gorgeous, with fading shades of blue. I love it paired with copper, brass or silver. Especially when these finishes are antiqued. The blue color just really pops! I have decided I have kept it a secret too long….so I have made these earrings to share with you! I love the way the vibrant crystal pairs with the antique brass elements. To learn how to make these earrings, follow steps below! —
I think bees are so cute! I love to add them to my jewelry designs when I can. So when I discovered the Vintaj Bee Charms, my head went spinning with ideas! I really wanted to incorporate the phrase “busy bee” into the earrings, because that is often how I feel Like a busy little bee flying around! I love how these turned out! To learn how to create your own pair follow the simple recipe below!
As you maybe can tell already, I like holiday jewelry! And one of my favorite holidays is St. Patrick’s Day! I love corned beef, green beer, and of course the classiest green accessories! If you want to whip up a few Irish necklaces this year I have a simple way for you to do so! Swarovski Clover Pendants are fun and sparkly and, when paired with an Irish themed sterling silver charm, they especially scream St. Paddy’s Day.
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