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The birthstones for December are all lovely colors in blue gemstones – turqoise, blue zircon, tanzanite, and blue topaz. Well I have some terrific glass stones in those colors right here in my shop:  Just click on the pic to see more shapes and sizes of these pretty glass stones. And the best part of this is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get gorgeous December-birthstone jewelry. Do it yourself, make gorgeous jewelry gifts, and save! I love lariat necklaces. They always fit! When you’re making a gift for your BFF, or making items for sale – it’s nice to not have to worry about “will it fit”. That’s a detail your customers will appreciate! And the design can be worn with many different necklines. It’s so versatile! Use multiple color stones, or just focus on one color. You set the rules, you know? This sample has a peridot green faceted teardrop that measures 25mm x 18mm (that’s about one inch long). The sheer zircon teardrop is a bit smaller. They complement each other beautifully, don’t you think?  And just to make this idea even sweeter – from today through Monday, November 18, 2024, when you buy one set of pear stones in my shop, you get a second pair free! Or when you buy one 25mm pendant, you get another one free. You just mention this blog post, and let me know which freebie you want! Okay, to be accurate I should say the “birthstone color” for November – because the beautiful glass jewels shown in this pic, and more topaz glass jewels in my shop, are pretty – but not “precious gemstones”. You don’t need to pay those kinds of prices for lovely stones!  I like to show off these stones anytime – but especially this month, since topaz is the birthstone (okay birthstone color) this month. It’s easy to get your jewelry supplies in a few days – I really do ship quickly, usually next business day. And it’s easy to make gifts for your November bestie or sister or mom. Easy for you to make some pretty jewelry – that’s easy for them to love! The sheer peach faceted glass pendant in this necklace design idea is paired with faceted glass rounds, shown here in clear crystal with AB highlights (the AB refers to “aurora borealis” facets of color!)  Of ocurse you can adapt this idea to your own particular style – and the colors of jewels in your stash or on your workbench. Add a cluster of pretty glass beads, and a pretty faceted pendant. This style is wearable, it’s feminine, and it would make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season! When you’re not sure what kind of earrings you want to make for yourself, or gift to a special person, or to make for sale? Faceted glass hearts are usually a good idea!  These sheer rose pink glass hearts are a customer favorite. They’re a bit smaller than the other hearts in my shop – you decide if that works for you (I love wearing these, they’re large enough to show! but are also really comfortable..) Yes I like lightweight earrings. But I also like pretty colorful earrings that make great gifts… And these rose pink hearts are wonderful for those – I think you’ll love them! I wanted to show off another example of glass gems available in my Etsy shop that make fabulous jewelry – without having to do a lot of work, or spend a lot of money!  These vintage glass jewels are the color known as “montana sapphire”, or navy blue slightly brightened. Add earwires and you have a gorgeous pair of earrings. Slip them on a chain as a pendant and your necklace is ready to wear. See what I mean? Easy to make and use. And today through Monday, September 15, 2024, when you buy one pair, you get one pair free! Be sure to mention this blog post to get your free pair. Only while supplies last… so you might not want to wait! Faceted heart pendants are among the most popular glass jewels available in my Etsy shop – and this necklace shows a great example of why my customers love them so much!  And this is a great reminder that beautiful jewelry doesn’t have to be fussy. This necklace is a winner and makes a wonderful gift…for your bestie, or your mom, or for yourself! The emerald green faceted glass pears are shown here in two-jewel prong settings. Shown exactly “as is”, these are lovely earring jewels (or a slender pendant). This style is a favorite in my shop – this is a classic, feminine style. And these jewels have another special feature!  Aside from being pretty, and (with emerald teardrops) the birthstone color for May – you can choose the color of the tiny round stones at the top of the setting. These are customizeable! So you can combine the birthstone colors of your kids. Or your favorite green-and-(fill in the blank)color. You decide – which is the way it should be, with do it yourself jewelry! Really I just wanted to show you the scale of the 18mm x 13mm faceted glass pears I have available in my shop – this is one of the most popular jewels I have in stock, especially in this size.  The mannequin used in this picture is close to life-size. And you can see that, without needing to add any other detail besides the beautifully faceted teardrops, these stones make a great pair of earrings! (They’re wonderful as pendants too… but I wanted to illustrate the scale here as earrings. Of course these are wonderful when combined with other jewels, beads or filigree. But even “as is” – these are fabulous! I think you’ll love these amethyst glass jewels, available now in my shop. These are a great example of jewels that work – beautifully – and you don’t have to a lot of fussy work. Hey, that’s where inspiration comes from!  The faceted glass pendant is 25mm x 18mm – that’s approximately one inch high. Used alone, it’s a fabulous pendant. It also works beautifully when combined with other beads and jewels. And the small octagons also shown here, are perfect for earrings – whether used “as is”, or linked to other stones. These illustrate beautifully that you can use simple jewels and create lovely, meaningful jewelry: but you can also add your own creative touches and make these designs yours. |
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