I love niobium! If you’ve never used niobium jewelry findings, then you are missing out! Niobium is a very hypoallergenic metal that is great to use in your jewelry designs when you have customers that have metal sensitivities. It is a pure metal, not an alloy, so it contains no nickel, copper, or any other additives. It is also not plated. To create different colors, niobium is anodized which doesn’t affect its hypoallergenic qualities! Anodized colors of niobium can match all types of different jewelry designs. I personally love the bronze-colored niobium findings. I like using the bronze color with my antique brass and copper designs. I’ve assembled a couple pair or earrings below, to show you a quick fun way to use niobium earring wires. Continue Reading…
Charm Necklaces with Interchangeable Lobster Clasp Charms
April 21, 2015Making your own necklaces from bulk chain, jump rings, and lobster clasps can be a great way to save money when you want to make multiples of the same or similar items. My favorite style of bulk footage chain for this is our 2.2mm cable chain. It is fairly inexpensive, hangs nicely, and is great for adding charms to. And recently I have noticed a trend where charms are placed on lobster clasps, making them interchangeable! You can mix and match different charms and other adornments.
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I’ve noticed lately that minimalist jewelry is really in style. I’ve also seen a lot people wearing three dainty necklaces together. What better way to show off these converging trends than a Mother’s Day project! I used sterling silver stamping blanks and stamped three children’s birthdays, then paired them with the coordinating Swarovski birthstone accents. I then hung them at slightly different lengths. I love the end result. Learn how to make this project below! —
5 Minute Earrings featuring Swarovski Urban Pendants
March 26, 2015I am kind of a nut for Swarovski crystals. I anxiously wait for new colors and styles of crystals to come out! When they recently came out with these amazing Urban Pendants I was ecstatic! They have lots of fun, geometrical faceting. They are so lovely, you really don’t have to do much to make them into fun earrings! —
When spring time comes, I always want to make bug and leaf and flowery jewelry. I am paticularily fond of bumble bees! I knew I would have to use these raw brass bees paired with some of the new Swarovski crystal color, Metallic Sunshine. It is a beautiful warm honey color, perfect for this project! To see how to make the set, read below. All the products to make these pieces have links so you can order them and recreate this jewelry! —
Make-it-yourself Adjustable Bangle Bracelet Project
March 6, 2015Adjustable 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. —
Mermaid Seashell Earrings Tutorial
March 1, 2015I love the beach, and anything ocean-inspired! I am constantly searching for new items that remind me of the sea. When I recently discovered these seashell brass charms, I knew they would look amazing paired with my favorite Swarovski Bermuda blue teardrops. These earrings are easy to make and all you need is some basic hand tools. See how below! Continue Reading…
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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Antique Leaf Rings featuring Swarovski Flat Back Crystals
January 30, 2015I 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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Victorian Blue Earrings Tutorial
January 23, 2015For 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! —