jewelry design « Vintage Glass Jewels

Rainbow Vitrail Glass Gems for DIY Jewelry Designs

You know that DIY jewelry does not have to be difficult or complicated to be beautiful. It can be, of course – complex, intricate designs can be fabulous. But sometimes you want something you can do NOW, or you’re just starting out and you want to make gifts, but you don’t want to slave over them or spend a fortune. Well – you don’t have to! Case in point:

This is quite a lovely necklace. Vary the color of the chain when appropriate, or use a bolder chain (or a simpler one). Slip on a pendant as pretty as this one, and you have a terrific necklace!

Now honestly, another advantage here is that the color known as “rainbow vitrail” always has several tones. They’re all different, so you won’t likely find an exact match a month or two later. But similar, complementary, and equally lovely? Yeah, that’s totally do-able.

And yes there’s an added bonus: from today through Friday, December 19, 2025, when you buy any vitrail glass gems in my shop, you get a second one (pair, or pendant) for free. Just mention this blog post – and don’t wait!

And yes there’s still time to order these for Christmas – I ship next day 😉

Sapphire glass octagons for DIY jewelry

The sapphire blue glass octagons in this pic are a great example of how to use coordinating stones for your DIY jewelry. The stones shown here are great for earrings and pendants! I don’t even need to add earwires and a chain – you can imagine, just seeing these, how well these stones would work. And seriously, jewelry can be that simple – and look great!

And right now the sapphire blue glass stones in my shop are on sale – from today through Wednesday, December 17, 2005, you can buy one pair – and get one free! Just mention this blog post when you order. Limited to stock on hand, but you figured that out!

Yes there’s still time to order these for Christmas – I ship next day 😉

Customize these golden tan teardrop jewels

The faceted glass, multi-stone teardrop in this listing is often used for earrings – I wanted to show how lovely it can be as a pendant!

The jewel (multi stone) is 26mm x 13mm – that’s approximately one inch high. The teardrop shape here is what’s called “colorado topaz” – a light golden tan. And you pick the small round stone at the top of the setting – so it’s easy to customize these. Her favorite outfit is an aqua sweater with a tan skirt? Pick aqua blue for the tiny stones here! You get the idea. Customize the jewels – and make an easy to use, easy to wear pendant!

Sparkling clear glass stones

I wanted to show you how clear glass stones – yes, absolutely clear ones, with no color or foil backing – can still have a quiet-but-pretty sparkkle. And make lovely jewelry!

The mannequin in this pic is close to life size, so you can see the scale of these sparkling, clear glass jewels. I used good lighting taking this pic – but it wasn’t unnaturally bright or anything. Walk into a well lit room and this is what your clear jewelry looks like! Combine these clear 10x10mm diamond shape stones, and 14x10mm pear shaped teardrops – or try your own combination of stones in your own creative style.

And of course these are great for Christmas creations to gift or sell!

Black pendant and earring jewels

A pendant and earring jewels set – opaque jet black 25x18mm pear and 8x8mm diamond shape or diagonal square glass stones!

Easy to use – just add earwires to the diagonal square earring gems. Slip a jump ring through the ring at the top of the black pear shaped teardrop pendant, and slip a chain through the jump ring. Your pendant and earrings set will be ready to wear – or gift 🙂

Of course you can make the design more complex – add a cluster of small stones you can find in my shop or dangle larger stones from the 8x8mm small squares for dangling earrings. Play with your own designs and styles!

Vivid red and crystal earring jewels

Sparkling red and crystal clear glass gems are paired in these beautiful multi stone gems!

This color combination is especially popular around Christmastime, of course. These slender earring or pendant jewels have 13x8mm vivid red pears, and you pick color of the tiny round stones – so you can customize these!

Also it’s good to remember that these are lightweight, which my customers love – but most important they have sparkkle and shine and are totally flattering! And of course, visit my shop to see more beautiful glass stones!

Sheer emerald green faceted glass gems

Emerald green is a beautiful color – and right now it’s especially useful. Hey, Christmas is coming!

These emerald green faceted glass pears are 18mm x 13mm – that’s approximately 3/4″ x 1/2″. This is a fabulous size for earring jewels – and lovely for pendants. Not too large, not too small. These stones are great used just as is – or used as components in complex pendants or earring designs. Hand set in golden raw brass, antique patina brass, or silver plated brass settings – in one ring or two ring styles. These are definitely a customer favorite in my shop!

Navy blue glass stones for gifts

Showing off terrific glass stones again! These are sheer montana sapphire – or navy blue – and they’re vintage glass in terrific condition.

The stones are 12mm x 10mm (that’s close to 1/2″ x 3/8″). They’re available hand set in golden raw brass, antique patina brass, or silver plated brass settings – in one ring or two ring styles. They’re a quiet color, not flashy, but that sheer navy blue really works well for daytime jewelry – or subtle nighttime sparkle!

Imagine several of them linked with jump rings, to make a bracelet or necklace “chain”. Or earrings using a single glass oval, linked to intricate filigrees. Or other beads. Let your style shine through!

Classic Earring Design Idea

I love this earring style – let me know if you agree 🙂 It’s classic in its simplicity – beautiful glass gems on dangling silver chain. Great movement, great sparkle, easy to make – and easy to wear! Also of course, easy to find in my my jewelry supplies shop. (Hey, I had to mention that!)

As you can see in the pic, these stones are not large – they’re 12mm x 10mm, about a half inch high. So they’re lightweight and these earrings are super comfy. Like I said – easy to make AND easy to wear. This is the way it should be!

And yes these stones are on sale from today through midnight on Saturday, November 1, 2025 – if you buy a pair you get a second pair free! Equal or lesser value, you know how that works. Just mention this blog post when you order!

Orange and aqua glass gems

I just wanted to show an example of unusual(ish) color combinations – and show how good they look together! Case in point, the orange octagons I mentioned recently are paired here with deep aqua blue cushion cut glass octagons.

Let me know what you think – even those these aren’t “typical”, I think they work well! And just to show off my new stones, from today through midnight on Thursday, October 16, 2025, if you buy any of the orange stones in my shop, you get a second item or pair free. Just mention this blog post when you order!

Categories

Archives

Rainbow Vitrail Glass Gems for DIY Jewelry Designs

Sapphire glass octagons for DIY jewelry

Customize these golden tan teardrop jewels

Sparkling clear glass stones

Black pendant and earring jewels

Vivid red and crystal earring jewels

Sheer emerald green faceted glass gems

Navy blue glass stones for gifts

Classic Earring Design Idea

Orange and aqua glass gems

Recent Posts

Eco friendly

Handmade Clothing and Accessories

Jewelry and Accessories

Vintage, Recycled, Upcycled!

Meta