Sapphire Chandelier Drop Earrings

Tradition dictates that a bride should carry or wear "Something old, something new.... something borrowed and something blue" . For your big day why not make your "something blue" a pair of DIY crystal earrings that will have all eyes on the bride. These stunning crystal earrings will make you look and feel like a million dollars without breaking the bank. With a sprinkling of Swarovski crystals and a fancy silver stamping, you can create that million dollar look using a combination of  flatback and chaton crystals. You just glue and set them in position. It can't get easier than that! Tools and Supplies Here's a shopping list to get you started: 2 Chatons 4mm, Sapphire 16 Chatons PP18, Crystal 48 Flatback SS6 crystals, Sapphire 4 Teardrop drop crystals 9mm (top drilled), Lt Sapphire or Denim Blue or Sapphire 16 links of silver cup chain PP24, Crystal 2 silver stampings: flower setting joiner 2 cubic zirconia set silver earring wires 10 ......

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Epoxy Resin Clay Heart Necklace with Swarovski Crystals

If you've ever gazed longingly in the window of a jewellery store at the sparkly pavé jewellery and wished that you could own one of those exquisite pieces then you'll love this jewellery-making project. Using epoxy resin clay and a selection of sparkly Swarovski crystals, you can make your own look-alike piece of pavé-style jewellery. Here's a shopping list to help you find the materials you'll need: EnviroTex Jewelry Clay  or EasySculpt Castin'Craft Black resin pigment OR Piñata Mantilla Black alcohol ink Swarovski Chatons: 11 x  Light Siam PP24 (3mm) ; 84 x Clear (2mm) Silicone Puffy Heart Mould Crystal Katana tool Talcum powder Disposable gloves Note: Epoxy Resin clay is really sticky which is perfect for permanently adhering crystals, but not so great on your hands. Make sure you wear gloves at all times when mixing and working with the clay. I usually powder my gloves lightly so the clay doesn't stick quick so much. The powder wo......

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A Garden Inspired Shawl Pin for St Patrick's Day

When there's a little chill in the air, a shawl or a scarf is a great accessory to add to your outfit. Even with your neck covered, you can still accessorise your outfit with jewellery - it just won't be around your neck. Try a pretty and practical shawl pin instead. Just drape a warm shawl over your shoulders, gather the folds and pin the two sides together in the front with this garden inspired shawl pin. Because you form this straight pin into a kilt pin after you've strung the beads and components, they will be secure and not fall off when you unclip the brooch. Here's what you'll need to make your own shawl pin: Straight hat pin with hook - 5 1/2" Swarovski bicones -  5 x 6mm Emerald ; 4 x 4mm Erinite Swarovski briolette - 3 x Erinite 8 x 3mm silver spacers Curved silver flower connector 34mm x 17mm 5 x 6mm silver jump rings 4 silver head pins Tools: flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, memory wire shears String the Erini......

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