The term “cushion cut stones” refer to an octagonal shape with rounded corners. This is one of the most popular shapes I offer in my shop. They have enough presence to work as pendants – and of course are also useful as connector links, and earring jewels. This pic shows just a few of the colors I currently have available in this popular shape and size.

Of course, these attractive glass stones are (1) attractive, (2) affordable, and (3) easy to use. Don’t laugh, these are the most important criteria!

And I should probably also add, it’s important to have fun making your DIY jewelry!

I love it when DIY jewelry is easy to make! Beautiful stones are top of the list of course, and affordable supplies are important too. (Okay, really important.) But easy to make is also very cool!

These aqua blue glass octagons in two sizes are a great example. Link them with jump rings for dangling earrings or pendants. Of course there are many other colors (and shapes) to choose from in my shop but I do think these are a great example of what I’m talking about.

And like I’ve said before – make great jewelry for sale or gifts, or for yourself – and have fun!