We’ve got THREE easy projects using December’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Ruby. Design jewelry with this bold hue!

Ruby Snowflake Ornament

Fitting for the holiday season is making snowflake ornaments! Here’s our version using Ruby crystals, clear crystals and wavy discs.

Items used in ornament: SW00131 (12), SW00102 (12), SW00104 (6), Z018412, SB00423 & A006240

Directions:

1. On a prong, slide on the following and make a simple loop with memory wire finishing pliers:
   1. 3 seed beads, 4mm crystal, disc, ruby crystal, disc, 8mm crystal, disc, ruby crystal, disc, 4mm crystal, 3 seed beads.
2. Repeat the same sequence of beads to each prong.

Ruby Hoop Earrings

Make this pair of trendy hoop earrings!

Items used in earrings: SW00131 (10), TC00278 (4), Z001052 & A015821.

Directions:

1. Slide through the hoop:
   1. bead cap, 5 ruby crystals and bead cap.
2. To the top of the last bead cap, add a small dot of glue. Let this dry for a few minutes to keep bead cap in place with the hoop earrings.
3. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Ruby Rockestar Earrings

These beautiful Ruby crystals really standout next to these grey/black diamond crystals.

Items used in earrings:SW00131 (2), SW02072 (2), TC00278 (2), SB00422, TC00055 (2), A007499 & A001495

Directions:

1. Open eyepin loop, slide on star charm and close eyepin.
2. On the eyepin, slide a seed bead, Ruby crystal, bead cap, 4mm black diamond crystal, and seed bead. Make simple loop.
3. Open dangle loop and slide on post earring loop. Close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

For December, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors pick is Ruby. Check out how passionate this hue is!

While Ruby is not a vibrant red color, its deep hue is nothing but gorgeous!  Here are some Swarovski colors to matches this hue:

• Scarlet
• Siam
• Light Siam

Ruby Jewelry

Make sure you stop over to our other blog post for jewelry designed with Ruby.

Know someone who needs a fun holiday gift that brings sparkle, glam and bling to their outfit? These gift ideas uses the sparkle of Swarovski® crystals and pearls. Gift some exciting DIY jewelry that’ll make her shine! Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Swarovski Aquarmarine
2. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant
3. Memory Wire Wrap Bracelets with Swarovski Fine Rocks Beads
4. Classic Crystal Hoop Earrings
5. Adjustable Bracelets with Swarovski Crystals
6. Rhinestone Chain Bracelet
7. Pearl Jewelry, a Classic Trend
8. How to Use Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants

We’ve got FOUR easy projects using November’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Emerald. Design lovely jewelry with this hue!

Emerald and Pearl Stretch Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW00062 (11), SW00665(11), Z001355 & A021634

Directions

1. Cut 9 inches of stretch cord. Pull on elastic to loosen the elasticity.
2. Slide on the stretch cord emerald crystal, gold disc, pearl and gold disc.
   1. Repeat sequence another ten more times.
3. Make a surgeon’s knot with the elastic.
4. Optional: Add a dot of glue.
5. Cut off excess elastic.

Emerald & Pearl Drop Earrings

Items used in earrings: SW00061 (2), SW00666 (2), CH00724, X001505, A021657, Z012031, A015821 & Z002570

Directions

1. Cut two pieces of beading chain at 1 and 3/4 inches. (You can cut it shorter or longer for your length preference.)
2. Glue a memory wire end to one end of the beading chain. Repeat again for other beading chain. Let it dry for a few minutes.
3. Slide on the beading chain: pearl, silver disc and emerald crystal. Repeat again for other beading chain.
4. Slide end cap on beading chain and using your fine nose pliers, crimp the end cap. Repeat again for other end cap and beading chain.
5. Open earwire loop, slide on end cap loop and close loop. Repeat again for other dangle.

Emerald Teardrop Earrings

Items used in earrings: A008182 (or CH01090), SW01994 (2), A008799, Z07856 & Z003694.

Directions

1. Cut two chain pieces at 1 inch. Make sure both chain has the same amount of links and has an even number.
2. Open oval jump ring, slide through one end of your chain and emerald pendant
3. Open small jump ring, slide through other end of chain and through earwire loop.
4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for other earring.

Emerald & Acetate Earrings

Items used in earrings: Z013607, Z010571, Z011522, A019600, SW00167 (2) & Z001831

Directions

1. Open jump ring, slide through acetate hole and disc hole. Close jump ring.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide through other hole of gold disc, close loop.
3. Slide an emerald bicone crystal on the eyepin and make a simple loop.
4. Open loop you just made, slide through ear wire loop and close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

For November, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors is Emerald. Check out how powerful and grounding this hue is!

Embrace your own life balance with this month’s color, Emerald. When you design with Emerald, its elegant hue is refreshing. Emerald is a color loved by many through the ages. Here are some Swarovski colors to match this statement hue:

• Emerald
• Eden Green Pearls
• Erinite
• Crystal Iridescent Green
• Crystal Iridescent Tahitian Look
• Royal Green
• Fern Green

Check out our other blog post with designs using Swarovski Emerald!

Swarovski Psychology of Color: Emerald

Tory’s pair of earrings are bold and bright. They feature some of our newest products like acetate components, Textured Half Circle Connectors and Swarovski® pearls in a Mulberry color. We just LOVE the tiered look in these earrings and the vibrant colors from the Mulberry complementing the acetate half circle.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 37x18mm Multi with White Acetate Half Circle Pendant/Connector – Z012457
• 27x15mm Silver Plated Textured Half Circle – Z014989 (2)
• 20x10mm Silver Plated Textured Half Circle – Z016741 (2)
• Sterling Silver Front Loop Earring Wire by Tierracast® – TC02297
• 1 Inch Silver Plated 21 Gauge Headpins with Ball Top – A019691
• Swarovski® 4mm Crystal Mulberry PinkPearl – SW02198 (2)
• 6mm Round Jump Ring – A001529

Directions:

1. On a headpin, slide on a pearl bead and make a simple loop.
2. Open pearl dangle loop and slide on hole from the small half circle (flat side). Close loop.
3. Open a jump ring, slide on other hole from small half circle and the hole from the larger half circle (flat side). Close jump ring.
4. Open another jump ring, slid eon other hole from larger half circle and hole of acetate connecter (flat side). Close jump ring.
5. Open earwire loop, slide on other hole of acetate connector and close loop.
6. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Heidi’s jewelry style has a lot of geometric shapes and simplistic angles. Her use of connectors, dangles and findings are everything you’d love in minimalistic jewelry!

Tiered Crescent Earrings

Items used in earrings: A008799, Z016771 (2), Z016773 (2), Z016775 (2) & Z003942

Directions:

1. Open jump ring, slide on small crescent charm and inner hole of medium crescent connector. Close jump ring.
2. Open another jump ring, slide on other hole of medium crescent connector and through inner hole of large crescent connector. Close jump ring.
3. Slide other hole of large crescent connector through kidney earrings to sit inside earring loop. Cinch the opening of the hole to close.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Black Diamond Earrings

Items used in earrings: Z010760, Z001829 & A008807

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide on wood/resin charm and through hole of post earrings. Close jump ring.
2. Repeat for other earring.

Double Diamond Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW02265 (2), Z011872 & A001529

Directions:

1. Connect both Swarovski triangle sew-ons with two jump rings (A001529) at the bottom/base of the connector.
2. Remove both jump rings on sliding clasp.
3. Connect each end or points of the triangle to either ends of the sliding clasp with 6mm jump ring (A001529).

Our illusion necklace is made with gorgeous Swarovski Aquamarine Shimmer crystal beads and using the simple technique of flat crimping.

What you’ll need for necklace:

• Fine Beading Wire – FTBW0001
• Ring End Cap – X001505
• 2mm Crimp Tubes – A004830
• 3mm Jump Ring – Z007586
• Your choice of clasp (Clasp used in example: A021129)
• Swarovski Aquamarine Shimmer Round Crystal – 4mm SW02034 (12), 6mm SW02035 (8), 8mm SW02036 (6)
  Add more crystals for more sparkle!

Directions:

1. Cut beading wire at 18″, 20″, 22″ and 24″ long
2. Flush all pieces of wire at one end and slide all ends in the end cap. Crimp the end cap.
3. On each wire, slide on sequences of crimp tube, crystal and crimp tube. Crimp the crimp tubes on both sides of the crystal. Space out the sequences of beads throughout your strands.
4. Once you have all your crystals crimp down, flush the other ends of your beading thread, slide another end cap over it and crimp the end cap.
5. Attach your clasp to the end of your end caps with jump ring.

We LOVE the holidays because of the bright and beautiful decorations. Are you busting out your lights and tree soon? Why not make some festive holiday snowflake ornaments to elevate your holiday design! These are designed with glass lightbulb beads and Swarovski crystals.

What you’ll need for snowflake ornament:

• 4 1/2″ Snowflake Ornament Forms – Z009715
• LightBulb Beads – Z004845, Z004853, Z004885
• 4mm Swarovski Bicone Crystals – SW00133 (2), SW00167 (2), SW00102 (2)
• 8mm Swarovski Briolette Crystal – SW01452 (6)
• 8/0 Galvanized Gold Seed Bead – SB00107
• Tools: Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Directions:

1. On a spoke, slide on a seed bead, an emerald bicone, red lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & white lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop with memory finishing pliers.
2. Skip a spoke and on the third spoke, slide on a seed bead, clear bicone, green lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & red lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop.
3. Skip a spoke and on the fifth spoke, slide on a seed bead, red bicone, white lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & green lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop.
4. On the next spoke, slide on a seed bead, clear bicone, green lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & red lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop. (This sequence should mimic the spoke across.)
5. On the next open spoke, slide on a seed bead, red bicone, white lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & green lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop. (This sequence should mimic the spoke across.)
6. On the last open spoke, an emerald bicone, red lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & white lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop with memory finishing pliers. (This sequence should mimic the spoke across.)

Acorns are a symbolism of fall weather, so these pair of earrings are fitting for the season.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 2 – 12mm Swarovski Pearl (SW000816)
• 2 – Brass Acorn End Cap (A001086)
• 2 – 2mm Brass Headpin (TC01258)
• Brass Ball Chain (A015357)
• Brass Clamshell (Z008788)
• Brass Earring Finding (Z002858)

Directions:

1. Cut ball chain with 10 ball links. Cut two pieces.
2. Cup each end of the ball chain with clam shell end caps.
3. On a headpin, slide on a pearl, an end cap and make a simple loop.
4. Open pearl dangle loop and slide on loop of clam shell. Close loop.
5. Open earwire loop and slide on other end of ball chain loop. Close loop.
6. Repeat steps 3 – 5 to other ball chain link.

We’ve got THREE easy projects using October’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Sapphire. Design bold and confident jewelry with this hue!

Sapphire Ombré Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: CH00724 (10″), TC01897 (4), Z008576, SW00072 (15), SW02049 (8) and SW00001 (8). Tool: Magical Crimping Pliers

This bracelet is designed using our popular beading chain, 2mm crimps and slide on clasp. We’ve also used Magical Crimping Pliers to finish the crimps! Check out how to use this tool in our BeadSmith Magical Crimping Pliers blog post.

1. Slide beading chain through slide on clasp.
2. On the beading chain, slide on the following:
   Crimp tube, 3 clear crystal, 1 light sapphire, one clear, 2 light sapphire, 1 sapphire, 1 light sapphire, 11 sapphire, 1 light sapphire, 1 sapphire, 2 light sapphire, 1 clear, 1 light sapphire, 3 clear crystal and crimp tube.
3. Slide chain through slide on clasp in the same direction you did in step one.
4. Center beads and make a crimp on both ends of your crystals with magical crimping pliers. Make sure to leave a gap so that the crystals lay nicely and not too rigid on the chain.
5. Slide bracelet over the larges width of your hand and cut excess chain ends if needed.
6. Add a crimp to both ends of the beading chain and make a crimp with the magical crimping pliers.

Sapphire Icicle Earrings

Items used in earrings: SW00183 (2), SW00182 (4), SW00181 (2), SW02088 (2), SW00634 (2), TCZ0078, A001495, A019697, TC00006 (4) and TC00032 (2).

1. On headpin, slide on the following and make a simple loop:
   8mm bicone, 5mm spacer, 2 6mm bicone, 4mm spacer and 4mm sapphire bicone.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide on crystal dangle from Step 1 and close loop.
3. On the eyepin, slide on the following and make a simple loop:
   4mm sapphire, 4mm spacer, 4mm light sapphire and 3mm crystal.
4. Open earwire loop, slide one crystal dangle and close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Swarovski Sapphire Bracelet

Our friends at Swarovski: Create Your Style has this stunning bracelet made with classic cut crystal pendants!

What you’ll need for bracelet:

• Z009912 (4)
• 23mm Heavy Hammered Ring Sterling Silver Plated – Vintaj® PT198-040 (4)
• A013159 ( This bracelet substitutes the chain and clasp)
• A008807 
• X003062
• SW001762 (8)
• SW01779 (8)
• SW01796 (4)

Directions:

1. Using 7mm jump rings attach one 8mm Sapphire pendant to one Heavy Hammered Ring. Then attach one 10mm Sapphire pendant, one 14mm pendant, one 10mm pendant and one 8mm pendant onto the hammered ring. Make sure all pendants face forward. Repeat this step 3 more times and set aside.
2. Now using the large charms made in Step 1 attach them evenly along the bracelet. Do this with a 7mm jump ring and attach the Heavy Hammered Ring and Dotted Dap Circles together.

For October, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors pick is Sapphire. Check out how bold and confident this hue is!

Cool down with this perfect color for fall/winter! Sapphire is a color loved by many and quite popular in jewelry. Here are some Swarovski colors to match this rich hue:

• Sapphire
• Light Sapphire
• Light Sapphire Shimmer
• Metallic Blue
• Blue Shade
• Denim Blue

Sapphire Jewelry

Check out our other blog post with designs using Swarovski Sapphire!

Design a modern and boho style earrings with Swarovski Triangle Shaped Sew-On Stone and tassels!

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 2 – 18x21mm Swarovski Triangle Shaped Sew-On Stone – Item used in example: SW002270
• Gold Chain Link – CH00532
• 5mm Gold Jump Ring – A011519
• 3mm Gold Jump Ring – Z007861
• Gold Post Earrings – Z001831
• 2 – 52mm Tassel with Cap – Item used in example: Z006094 

Instructions:

1. Cut chain with 10 links. Cut 2 pieces total.
2. Open 3mm jump ring, slide on tassel loop and close jump ring.
3. Open 5mm jump ring, slide through 3mm from Step 2 and hole of Swarovski triangle (point end). Close jump ring.
4. Open another 5mm jump ring, slide through other Triangle hole and through a piece of chain end. Close jump ring.
5. Repeat Step 4 to other Triangle hole.
6. Open another 5mm jump ring, slide through both chain ends and close jump ring.
7. Open another 5mm jump ring, slide through 5mm from Step 6 and through post earring hole. Close jump ring.
8. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Designed by Tory.

Mix up shiny Swarovski crystals and natural gemstone beads in an easy memory wrap bracelet.

Mixing up different types beads makes for a modern and even edgy DIY jewelry, especially when you use Swarovski Fine Rocks Tube beads and round Dakota Stones gemstone beads. And to bring even a more edgy look, we’ve added some beautiful Star Cut Crystal Quartz gemstone.

What you’ll need for project:

• 6mm Round Gemstones
• 6mm Crystal Quartz Star Cut Beads
• 30mm Swarovski Fine Rocks Tube Crystal Bead
• 7mm Nugget Spacer (TC00034)
• Extra Heavy Duty Round Bracelet Memory Wire (Silver/Gold/Rose Gold)
  OR Heavy Duty Memory Wire (Silver/Gold)
• Tools: Memory Wire Shears and Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Minimal Fine Rocks Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW01736 & WR00131

Nothing like a simplistic DIY jewelry! Here, we used Extra Heavy Duty Memory Wire, cut a 1.25 coil and slide on the Fine Rocks Tube. The trick to getting the crystal tube curve is to gently curve the tube while sliding it on the memory wire. Center the tube and make a loop to both memory wire ends with the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers. The thick memory wire gives a hearty substance to a minimalistic design, without covering the whole wire!

Sparkly Starry Wrap with Gemstones

Items used in Onyx bracelet: WR00121, CRY6RD-SC, TC00034 (4), SW01736 (2) & ONX6RD-8.

Items used in Howlite bracelet: WR00121, CRY6RD-SC, TC00034 (4), SW01740 (2) & WHT6RD-8.

In these two bracelets are 6mm round gemstones and 6mm Crystal Quartz star cut beads. The star cut and fine rocks tube bead are both a compliment to an edgy and even punk-ish vibe!

1. Cut a coil and a half of heavy duty memory wire.
2. Make a loop to one end of your memory wire with memory wire finishing pliers.
3. Slide the following onto the memory wire:
   9 gemstone beads, nugget spacer, fine rocks tube, nugget spacer, 5 Crystal Quartz star cut beads, nugget spacer, fine rocks tube, nugget spacer and 9 gemstone beads.
4. Cut excess wire, leaving a 3/8 inch end. Make a loop.

Video Tutorial

Check out our previous Facebook LIVE episode, where Tory demonstrates how to easily create one of these wrap bracelets!

We have three exciting projects using September’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Peridot. See how to energize yourself with this natural hue!

Peridot Wheel Pendant with Ball Chain Necklace

We designed a simple beaded wheel with round Peridor Shimmer crystals. Check out the simple TUTORIAL and all you need to make this Peridot Wheel Pendant on a a ball chain necklace!

What you’ll need:

• 4mm Round Crystal – SW02058 (12)
• 8/0 Silver Seed Bead – SB00106 (1 tube or 12 8/0 seed bead)
• 20mm Quick Link Rings – Z010632
• Crystal Fireline Beading Thread (Z006587/Z006585)
• Needle
• 1.5mm Ball Chain (2-3 feet)
• Silver Ball Chain Connector (Z004792)
  AND
• Peridot Wheel Pendant PDF Downloaded Tutorial

Brushed Peridot Earrings

Make your Peridot colors POP with brushed silver beads and components!

Items used in earrings: SW02060 (2), SW02058 (2), Z018411, A019694, A019606, Y018086 and TC02297.

1. On a headpin, slide on a 4mm crystal, 8 wavy disc (alternating them so it creates a wavy look) and an 8mm crystal. Make a simple loop.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide on loop from step 1, close eyepin loop.
3. On eyepin, slide on brushed silver bead and make a simple loop.
4. Open earwire loop and slide on brushed silver loop. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Swarovski: Peridot Passion

This sample and tutorial comes from our friends at Swarovski: Create Your Style, called Peridot Passion. You see how stunning Peridot looks with brass findings!

What you’ll need for necklace:

• SW02060 (13)
• SW02059 (7)
• Vintaj Pattern Leaf in Natural Brass
• 4mm Cable Chain in Natural Brass (Our recommendation CH00514 or A008181)
• TC00710 (8)
• Z016115
• TC01256 (7)
• TC00547 (1)
• Z006523

Instructions

1. Cut the chain into fifteen 1 ½” pieces and set aside.
2. Using one eye pin slide on one 6mm Crystal, one 8mm Crystal and one 6mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Repeat this step 5 more times and set aside.
3. Using one eye pin slide on one 6mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Set aside.
4. Using one head pin slide on one 8mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Set aside.
5. Using the leaf pendant attach seven of the 5mm jump rings across the top of the opening.
6. Using the 1st jump ring on the left of the top of the leaf pendant attach one piece of chain, then attach one 9mm jump ring, then attach another piece of chain. Now attach one component made in Step 2 and to the other side of the component attach another piece of chain. Repeat this pattern two more times and then attach the lobster clasp with a 5mm jump ring.
7. Using the last jump ring on the right of the top of the leaf pendant attach one piece of chain, then attach to the 7.25mm jump ring already on the left of the necklace, then attach another piece of chain. Now attach one component made in Step 2 and to the other side of the component attach another piece of chain. Repeat this pattern two more times and then attach one 9mm jump ring.
8. Using the component made in Step 3 attach one end of this component to the bottom middle of the 9mm jump ring hanging above the leaf pendant. Now attach the component made in Step 4 to the bottom of the 6mm bead.