Jewelry

Garnets are types of gemstones that are usually red, brown, orange or yellow in color, although they can also be other colors as well. They are popular stones used in jewelry making and are...

Jewelry has a way of spicing up your look, whether it's a necklace, bracelet or a pair of earrings. Building your own jewelry gives you the freedom to customize it the way you want. If you're new...

It is always frustrating when you discover your favorite bracelet is a bit too small. Often this piece will end up in a box for years waiting for someone to fix it; however, with just a few...

Clip-on earrings can come in attractive designs that a person with pierced earlobes may want to wear. However, the clips can pinch the earlobes and be uncomfortable. Clip on earrings can also slip...

In this article I will walk you through how to make your own beaded earrings. I will show you how to make fashionable earrings that you would wear to either the office, on a date, on a night out...

Along many beaches and lake shores lie thousands of tiny rocks that, when cleaned and polished, can become beautiful pieces of jewelry. The most popular are sparkling rocks that generally contain...

Clip-back earrings can pinch earlobes and are unnecessary for people with pierced ears. Vintage earrings often have clip backs instead of pierced posts. Whether the clip-back earrings were...

Whether you want a pair of leaf earrings for a party, to match a season or to make a statement, making leaf earrings is not difficult and only requires patience and dexterity. The method to make...

For individuals with pierced noses, it can be difficult to find an appealing nose stud. Unfortunately, many piercing businesses offer a limited selection of nose studs and it can be hard to find...

A spiral wire bracelet uses something called memory wire, a steel wire that is designed to remain coiled even when it is stretched out. This quality makes the wire perfect for making bracelets...

Masai bracelets are colorful, pretty, and very easy to make. You can use any colorful glass beads you already own, or go shopping for new beads. This is the perfect accessory for the fall 2009...

Making your own jewelry can be a rewarding hobby for people of all ages. If you lack the time and knowledge it takes to purchase all of your jewelry-making supplies separately, you may want to...

Ever needed a quick gift on a shoe string budget? This a easy gift idea that doesn’t Won't brake the bank. Making seashell earrings are quick and simple fun. They are good for any gift giving...

Here you will learn how to design wonderful pieces of jewelry by using jelly string.

This seashell craft is very simple and easy to make. It does require the use of a hand drill, but uses very little supplies to make. These make inexpensive holiday gifts, birthday gifts, and...

Everything old is new again -- and that goes for jewelry too! You can easily expand your fashion accessory collection by changing older clip-on earrings into a modern, pierced style. You will...

Creating jewelry out of gemstones or other stones is simple with the correct supplies, such as wire wraps, necklace chains and pliers. The best jewelry to create with these are necklaces or...

With a little bit of time and skill, and a few supplies, you can make your own chain earrings. Not only is making your own jewelry a great way to save money, but you can create a piece that fits...

If you own a Speidel watch, you know that it is a piece of fine craftsmanship. Adjusting a Speidel watchband can be tricky and confusing, and you may feel nervous taking apart such a valuable item...

This brief introduction will provide you with the basic knowledge you need to place and remove gems from ring settings. You'll learn what tools are needed, what the basic techniques are and what...

Earrings have been a popular fashion item for centuries. The ancient Egyptians crafted earrings from gold. Greek history shows that they added gemstones in an array of colors to the gold hoops. In...

If you are new to setting gemstones, then using easy-mount settings will help you to learn how to set stones. Easy-mounts have prongs that are simply pushed down on the gem, without having to be...

For the first few times setting stones, it is easier to use an easy-mount setting. Easy-mount settings are designed to get one accustomed and familiar with setting a stone. It requires about 10 to...

Dangle hoop earrings are both attractive and surprisingly simple to make. Even a beginning jewelry maker can have almost instant success creating beautiful dangle hoop earrings in only a matter of...

Bead jewelry can be simple or complex. For this article's purpose we are going to talk about simple methods. Keep in mind you can also use wire and get as complex as you like.

This article gives instructions on how to fix your broken earrings yourself. In this basic article I won't try to tell you how to do complex earring repair, but I will discuss fixes to some of the...

With the right tools, putting a gemstone in a setting is a quick project that can be done at home. After all, it's always exhilarating to respond to a compliment with some variation of "Thank you,...

Have you ever dropped some jewelry down the sink drain? This is an easy way to get it out.

There are many neat options for making jewelry that includes charms. Charms can add a touch of whimsy or sophistication or color. It all depends on the charm that you choose. Miniature plastic...

Silverware jewelry making is a respected craft that allows you to recycle old flatware into wearable art. Most household flatware is stainless steel, but these directions will work for sterling...

When you design your own necklace pendant, you get to make a creation like none other. The opportunities to be creative are endless. So are the necklace pendants you can make. From a simple...

Domino jewelry is a great way to create a fun, distinctive look while also making use of your old domino set. You don't have to be a jewelry maker to create your own domino necklaces, earrings and...

The Zulu are a large ethnic group in South Africa that is full of rich history and strong tradition. The Zulu culture has taken many of its important values and worked them into the beautiful...

All the prettiest earrings (and most of the not so attractive ones too) are crafted for brave souls with pierced ears. What's a too chicken to have their ears pierced fashion conscious person to...

Making clip-on earrings from pierced earrings is an easy craft. It takes about 20 minutes once you've gathered all your supplies. If you don't have pierced ears, don't let that stop you from...

You will learn one way to make a sterling silver bracelet. There are many ways to create sterling silver bracelets. You will learn the techniques involved in making this type of bracelet.

There are many different types of earrings you can make, from earrings that dangle to loop earrings to simple studs. Making your own earrings allow you to have full creative freedom to produce the...

Many of us would love to have a bellybutton ring to accentuate our stomachs, but either don't have the money or don't want the pain and upkeep it requires. A fake bellybutton ring made with a few...

Making dangling earrings can be very simple. You can explore creative jewelry ideas by trying different things once you understand how to create the most basic type of dangling earrings. You can...

Diamond studs are a necessity for any woman's wardrobe; it is a staple of elegance. But often, when shopping for them you are limited in size, color and style. So whether you are a DIY pro or a...

Making Disco Ball Earrings is easy!

If you're one of the un-pierced few and can't find clip on earrings, make your own. We'll focus on making chandelier or drop earrings. It's easy. For those of you who have pierced ears and some...

Sterling silver is wonderful to work with in jewelry making. You can make sterling silver bracelets with bulk sterling silver chain and use semiprecious stone or glass beads to enhance your...

If you want to save money during the Holidays, you can, simply by making your own jewelry. Earrings are an easy gift to make for your loved ones and friends. Make jewelry for yourself or as a...

Charm bracelets reached the heights of popularity during WWII after soldiers returned home with souvenirs from all the places they had been. These personal and individual trinkets are just as...

Making your own jewelry allows you to let your creative juices flow. Articulated jewelry is no different. This particular type of jewelry has hinges and pivots that enable it to move around and it...

Liquid silver jewelry is less expensive than sterling silver, and it looks just as nice. The small silver beads imitate a seamless silver rope when strung together. Making your own liquid silver...

Making your own jewelry not only releases a little pent-up creativity, but gives you truly distinct pieces of jewelry that convey your personal style to the world. Fiber optic beads, sometimes...

You can mount a ring in just a few minutes with a few common tools. All you need is a gemstone, the right-size ring setting and a pair of pliers, along with a good eye. Knowing how to do this is...

Using jump rings to make a bracelet is a simple and fun way to make a semi-precious metal bracelet and it is a good place for a beginner jewelry maker to start. Jump ring bracelets are good as a...