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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!

Pink glass cushion cut octagon stones

Right now I’m just going to show off some gorgeous stones. First off – these lovely sheer pink cushion cut octagons.

The stones are 12mm x 12mm (approx. 1/2″). They’re available hand set in golden raw brass, antique patina brass, or silver plated brass settings – in one ring, two ring, or no ring styles. Note that the no ring, and two ring settings, have closed backs. Still lovely with this sheer pink!

These are wonderful for delicate pendants – and great for effortless earrings 🙂

Sapphire glass jewels – DIY necklace design

I just tried out a new(ish) necklace design idea featuring sapphire blue glass stones from my jewelry supplies shop. Sapphire is another one of those colors that’s almost universally flattering, so if you’re making a gift for someone it’s a good bet. Or if you want to sell your jewelry creations, well, sapphire can be pretty popular!

This is an example of a simple, easy-to-make jewelry design. And I called it “newish” above, because the idea of dangling gems or beads from a necklace chain is certainly not new. But I think I’ve given it a pretty spin here. The sapphire blue diamond shape stones here give extra emphasis to the central teardrop pendant. And of course you can adapt this idea so it works best for your own design idea 🙂

It’s also good to know that sapphire is the birthstone color for September. Handy to know and still lots of time to order – and create!

Aqua glass gems for your DIY jewelry

Yes, I wanted to show off some new stones I just got in my jewelry supplies shop. Aqua – or aquamarine blue – is such a popular color. It looks good year round, and it is flattering to almost every skin tone. Dark skin, light skin, sallow or flushed, you can wear aqua blue!

The new stones are the 8mm x 8mm diamond-shape or diagonal squares shown here. They’re actually lovely when used alone, as a small earring drop or pendant. But they’re also super useful combined with other stones. The example I show would make wonderful dangling earrings or pendants – just link the stones with jump rings and they’re ready to use! Or combine with other colors. (Yes, I’ll show some samples soon!)

And yes, I’m going to sweeten the pot 🙂 Buy one pair of glass jewels in my shop – and you get another pair free! The offer’s good through midnight on Monday, August 23, 2025. Buy one – get one free: easy to remember and easy to use. Just mention this blog post when you order and let me know what free pair you want!

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