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Pears, or pear-shaped-teardrops, are absolutely the most popular faceted glass stones in my jewelry supplies shop. I do have them in several sizes, from 13x8mm faceted jewels that are wonderful for slender, delicate earring components or connector links, and in larger sizes – up to pendant-sized 25x18mm. So you can find the size – or sizes – that work best for your DIY jewelry creation 🙂
The pear jewels showing above are medium-size. At 14mm x 10mm, they’re definitely large enough for gorgeous earrings (or delicate pendants) – but they’re also small enough to be super comfy! And if you create a design that uses multiples, well that’s fabulous too!
And hey, to make that even easier, from today through Monday, August 17, 2025 – for every pair of 14x10mm teardrops you buy, get one pair free! Buy one – get one free. Just mention this blog post when you order and let me know what free pair you want.
And have fun creating your jewelry!
I’ve been (re)visiting the idea lately of lariat necklaces. They are just so useful! Yes they can be lovely. But they’re extra special because they can be any length you need to wear with your outfit today.
Plunging neckline? Let the stones in the necklace dangle just to…there 😉 High jewel neck blouse? Wrap your lariat necklace two or three times so it nestles just below the neckline of your shirt – or again, dangle long. You can adjust this to just the way you want it.
And of course like all handmade jewelry, you can choose the color – or colors – you like best. DIY? Love it!
Vivid color is always fun to work with – and to wear! Case in point, I wanted to highlight some fuschia stones in my shop right now 🙂
Of course this pic shows only two of the gorgeous stones I have in fuschia pink – but just as an example, look how well these two shapes would pair up to make pendants or dangling earrings!
And you know what I like to do sometimes – if you decided to order these two shapes (yes they’re sold separately) – you get to pick another pair of stones for yourself, as a freebie. Doesn’t matter what color or shape – you get a freebie. After you order the two stones shown in this pic, just send me a note to let me know what you want for free!
This offer is only good through midnight on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – so don’t wait too long. And remember to have fun!
I love amethyst. Yes the real gemstones are lovely – but you know, my budget isn’t always prepared for precious gemstones. But beautiful faceted glass gems? They are so afforable and definitely on my personal favorites list! Take a look at this jewelry design idea, just for example:
Yes, these are jewelry components available in my shop. I will add right up front that they will not be hard to find in many places, especially online. But I will also add that I try hard to offer excellent quality stones – I really focus on not sending the ones with scratches and nicks, and the colors are as close to reality as possible on my monitor (yes I know monitors vary, but we do what we can!) I try to send the best!
Actually I am thinking about adding a “scratch and dent” category for those stones that still look good but defintely are not “best”. If you have any opinions about that idea I’d love to hear them!
PS And you probably remember that amethyst purple is the birthstone color for February. Yes, there’s still time to make some fabulous jewelry gifts for your birthday girls!
Emerald green is one of those colors that is looks good on almost everybody. Other greens (like peridot or olivine), can sometimes be too ‘yellow’, for example – though I love the tanginess, if that’s a word, of olivine. But emerald green is a rich color – and flattering!
I have many more emerald green glass gems in my shop. This was a design idea (probably earrings for me, though these would work as a pendant too!) that I made with stones that were on my workbench. Take a look what you have already, then add what you need – so you can play with jewelry design ideas like this!
Do it yourself – and save. (I know, I’ve said that before – but it’s such a good idea.) And have fun!
Let’s start the year off with some beautiful glass stones! If you’re like me you love jewelry – and you don’t have tons of money. So making your own jewelry is very smart – both for yourself, and making special jewelry to sell. I think you’ll love these vitrail or rainbow glass stones!
I have many more shapes and sizes of these lovely faceted glass gems in my shop, these are just a few I’m showing off 🙂 Do it yourself – and save. Make your own jewelry – and save. Get exactly what you want – and save! (You see a trend here, right?)
Have fun (and save!)
The glass jewels shown here are black diamond (deep gray) faceted 10mm rounds, and white vintage glass ovals that measure 12x10mm – that’s just about one-half inch high. So – these are small(ish) stones, and the earrings will be comfortable and lightweight.
These gems are neutral – and flattering for every skin tone (no sallow yellow, or sometimes-difficult pinks…). They go with practically everything. They look good year round.
Great looking stones. Neutral colors. Do-it-yourself jewelry that’s easy and affordable. This is a win!
Clear glass gems are always in style. When you’re giving a gift, they always look good with any skin tone or outfit color. And right now, they’re on sale!
From today through Friday, October 11, 2024, when you buy one pendant or one pair of items, you get a pendant – or pair – for free! All you have to do is mention this blog post when you order, and let me know what freebie you want! And that means any clear stones in my shop – not just the examples pictured above.
Only while supplies last (I have to mention that). But hey, buy one get one free – that’s pretty hard to beat!
Another example of pretty, lightweight, colorful – and did I mention inexpensive? – earrings that are easy to make and easy to love. I grabbed (er…is it better to say “carefully selected”?) some glass jewels from my workbench, and combined them with pretty silver plated charms
for this design:
I’ve played with this idea before, of course, right here in my blog. You probably have some of the same elements already – and if you don’t, please do check out my jewelry supplies shop!
Try to keep weight in mind – I totally believe in comfort. Lightweight beads or jewels, combined with sparkly metal charms, link with jump rings, and your DIY jewelry is ready to gift, or sell, or wear…and I think you’ll love them!
The earring design shown here really is a classic. I’ve used it before myself and I bet some of you have too. But I wanted to post a reminder that combining pretty glass gems with lightweight chain makes a great pair of earrings!
If you click on the pic above you’ll see several colors of 10mm round glass jewels, the same size and shape as in this pic. But of course there are lots of shapes that would work with this earring idea. Play with the jewels and beads on your workbench – you’ll see what I mean. Of course, you’ll find lots of new goodies if you go shopping in in my jewelry supplies shop!
Either way, have fun – that’s the best idea about do-it-yourself jewelry! (Okay, that… and saving money!)
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