http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:38:14 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Turks-head-engagement-ring/
Turk's head engagement ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/9CZG/HHS9LRBH/F609CZGHHS9LRBH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/9CZG/HHS9LRBH/F609CZGHHS9LRBH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/9CZG/HHS9LRBH/F609CZGHHS9LRBH.SMALL.jpg jallwine When I decided to ask my wife to marry me, I started looking for the perfect ring. My sister pointed me to http://www.goldenknots.com/. The rings featured there are Turk's head knots made by Loren Damewood. They are beautiful but I wanted a ring with a diamond. I really liked the Turk's head idea, t...
By: jallwine

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:16:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Heavy-Duty-Replacement-Mans-Wedding-Ring/
Heavy Duty Replacement Man's Wedding Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/VJCQ/HDOW3IGK/FVHVJCQHDOW3IGK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/VJCQ/HDOW3IGK/FVHVJCQHDOW3IGK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/VJCQ/HDOW3IGK/FVHVJCQHDOW3IGK.SMALL.jpg troopersmachine I work with my hands and as a result my wedding ring was getting bent out of shape regularly until it finally broke.  I was left needing a replacement that could take a beating.  I like to re-use things and chose to make my replacement wedding ring out of an old truck balljoint nut. Making the nut i...
By: troopersmachine

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:20:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-solitaire-engagement-ring/
How to make a solitaire engagement ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/K3IS/HAIK2T26/FAMK3ISHAIK2T26.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/K3IS/HAIK2T26/FAMK3ISHAIK2T26.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/K3IS/HAIK2T26/FAMK3ISHAIK2T26.SMALL.jpg HRhV You've reached that stage. You want to propose to the one you love, but you don't necessarily want to go down the line of buying a traditional engagement ring. You would much prefer to create something yourself. Give it that individual feel, and make the ring much more of a personal item. This inst...
By: HRhV

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:56:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LOVE-Pendant-from-Sketchup-to-Jewellery/
LOVE Pendant - from Sketchup to Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/2KRT/H1KH9AQY/F752KRTH1KH9AQY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/2KRT/H1KH9AQY/F752KRTH1KH9AQY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F75/2KRT/H1KH9AQY/F752KRTH1KH9AQY.SMALL.gif trompevenlo In this article, I will show you how to create a pendant or charm from a Sketchup 3D model. The pendant can be manufactured in Sterling silver or one of several plastics. There are thousands of such 3D models on the Google warehouse. For the purpose of this instructable, we will start from Robert I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:47:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SERENA-How-to-make-a-diy-wedding-fabric-flower-f/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/AMWP/GY4RG8CX/FX9AMWPGY4RG8CX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/AMWP/GY4RG8CX/FX9AMWPGY4RG8CX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/AMWP/GY4RG8CX/FX9AMWPGY4RG8CX.SMALL.jpg youtiquebridal www.diyweddinggowns.com How to make an easy diy wedding fabric flower fascinator. In this tutorial, I will demonstration a simple and pretty way to wear it. There are two pages for the pattern SERENA Fabric Flower Pattern page 1of2: http://youtiquebridal.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/serena-fabric-fl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 23:05:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Wedding-Rings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/JR5N/GXUZN0F0/FZ0JR5NGXUZN0F0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/JR5N/GXUZN0F0/FZ0JR5NGXUZN0F0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/JR5N/GXUZN0F0/FZ0JR5NGXUZN0F0.SMALL.jpg MDevlin  Here is the creation story for this Custom white gold and diamond ring with matching Man's band. I first get an idea of what the client likes, we do sketch's and discuss what they have in mind, I see what gems or diamonds they have to work with. In this project the diamonds came from older jewelr...
By: MDevlin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:47:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Customized-Metorite-and-Topaz-Necklace-with-Earrin/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/PVQ3/GR392Z85/FVTPVQ3GR392Z85.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/PVQ3/GR392Z85/FVTPVQ3GR392Z85.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/PVQ3/GR392Z85/FVTPVQ3GR392Z85.SMALL.jpg rmwear I found out my best friend was getting married in July (so exciting!). It was a family only event to keep things small but I still wanted to do something for her even if I couldn't be there. Her finance had given her a customized ring that had a band made from a meteorite (So beautiful!). I knew her...
By: rmwear

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Aug 2011 19:21:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ball-And-Chain-Band/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/YLUV/GQL8QSVZ/F2LYLUVGQL8QSVZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/YLUV/GQL8QSVZ/F2LYLUVGQL8QSVZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/YLUV/GQL8QSVZ/F2LYLUVGQL8QSVZ.SMALL.jpg EricRaines I wanted to make a funny gift for my cousin on his big day, one that would lighten the mood of their entire wedding. First I cut out a rectangular strip of sheet metal with the same length as the circumference of his ring finger. Then I soldered the ends of the strip together into a band. Next I sol...
By: EricRaines

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:04:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/24kt-Pink-Tourmaline-earrings/
24kt Pink Tourmaline earrings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/35DI/GONGHSYZ/FHH35DIGONGHSYZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/35DI/GONGHSYZ/FHH35DIGONGHSYZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/35DI/GONGHSYZ/FHH35DIGONGHSYZ.SMALL.jpg rmwear I have jewelry in all states of decay- plastic jewelry twisted around flaking metal chains, bangles bent out of shape (some of them look like dinosaurs!), and earrings found in forever alone pair-less corners. So I decided to take some old 24kt hollow hoops that were indented and make them into some...
By: rmwear

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:54:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Sea-Glass-Basket-Pendant/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/TK1A/GOFFMGN0/FYOTK1AGOFFMGN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/TK1A/GOFFMGN0/FYOTK1AGOFFMGN0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/TK1A/GOFFMGN0/FYOTK1AGOFFMGN0.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie I love the way the sea glass looks inside the little "baskets"! This matches the earrings that I made. This easy walk through works for the pendants and earrings, of any size or shape. Tools used: Ear Wires Sterling silver wire, 24g Sea glass hexagon finding round tip pliers wire cutters flat tip p...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2011 13:12:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Wrapped-Circle-Pendant-with-Pearls-and-Beads/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/3I4W/GOGXZXOT/FS83I4WGOGXZXOT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/3I4W/GOGXZXOT/FS83I4WGOGXZXOT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/3I4W/GOGXZXOT/FS83I4WGOGXZXOT.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie Sterling silver cradles each creamy delicate pearl and crystal bead. Stunning when worn as a choker, daring when worn on a chain. I love to make these wire wrapped pendants! The effect is also quite stunning with side drilled natural gemstones. You can learn how to wrap a wire pendant/earrings, with...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 Jun 2011 13:09:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-and-Jasper-Bracelet-with-Pearly-accents/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ZO3E/GO502FF5/FFLZO3EGO502FF5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ZO3E/GO502FF5/FFLZO3EGO502FF5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/ZO3E/GO502FF5/FFLZO3EGO502FF5.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie This simple yet elegant adjustable bracelet was easy to make. Simply cut your beading wire to your desired length, add your adjustable clasp and your beads!  I use the screw crimp system to hold the wire tight, and l added a dab of super glue up into the crimp for extra hold. Materials: Wood circ...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 10:20:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mother-of-Pearl-Floating-Moon-Earrings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/6U83/GO430FO0/FBD6U83GO430FO0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/6U83/GO430FO0/FBD6U83GO430FO0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/6U83/GO430FO0/FBD6U83GO430FO0.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie Smooth polished round mother of pearl 'moons' appear to float inside their wire baskets. Each disk dangles gently from a sterling silver ear hook. Tools used: Ear Wires hexagon finding Sterling silver wire Mother of pearl disks round tip pliers flat tip pliers Superglue I made these for a wedding...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 09:38:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Freshwater-Pearl-Cuff-Bangle-Bracele/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/2IMM/GO14CRSK/F4J2IMMGO14CRSK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/2IMM/GO14CRSK/F4J2IMMGO14CRSK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/2IMM/GO14CRSK/F4J2IMMGO14CRSK.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie I love these easy to make bracelets. I've made them as gifts and for my shop. I actually wore one to a wedding not too long ago, and got a lot of compliments!  It is pretty simple to make. Materials: Memory Wire Freshwater Pearls Cream Pearlized Czech Seed Beads Wire Cutters Round Tip Pliers Flat ...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 21:39:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Your-a-Firework-Spray-Necklace/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/AJ4N/GNXX0X0Z/F6MAJ4NGNXX0X0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/AJ4N/GNXX0X0Z/F6MAJ4NGNXX0X0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/AJ4N/GNXX0X0Z/F6MAJ4NGNXX0X0Z.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie Baby Your a Firework! I make "spray" style necklaces in my shop from time to time. This is a picture of the red,white and blue version I made for a July wedding order. I used mono-filament and freshwater pearls. The pearls are hand dyed and purchased from a local bead shop called ' La Bead Oh!" in t...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 09:05:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Your-WeddingEngagement-Ring/
Design Your Wedding/Engagement Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/OK38/GN4CZSB8/FUWOK38GN4CZSB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/OK38/GN4CZSB8/FUWOK38GN4CZSB8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/OK38/GN4CZSB8/FUWOK38GN4CZSB8.SMALL.jpg kristylynn84 When it came time for me to drop hints to my boyfriend, I really wanted to look around at rings and see what I would love to wear for the rest of my life.  I wanted my ring to be the ONE.  I am a very picky person and if one thing isn't just right, it will irritate me.  I've done my share of looking...
By: kristylynn84

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 23:57:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stash-Busting-Easter-Egg-Inspired-Knit-Necklace/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/EO70/GMX1QYBH/F26EO70GMX1QYBH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/EO70/GMX1QYBH/F26EO70GMX1QYBH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/EO70/GMX1QYBH/F26EO70GMX1QYBH.SMALL.jpg BeadfulThings I made this the other day to use up the random assortment of pearls and gemstones left over from other projects. The shapes and colors remind me of Easter eggs! I used up the last of my coated wire and loose beats to make this, which means I have an entire little project bin that is empty and ready...
By: BeadfulThings

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:04:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-two-tone-engagement-ring/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/9W7U/GLWQXB66/FZ39W7UGLWQXB66.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/9W7U/GLWQXB66/FZ39W7UGLWQXB66.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/9W7U/GLWQXB66/FZ39W7UGLWQXB66.SMALL.jpg Honus Here's how I made a two tone Gold and Platinum engagement ring start to finish. In this particular ring the center stone is a Diamond, the bezel is Platinum and the ring shank is 18k rose Gold. The ring shank is carved in wax and is cast using the lost wax process and the bezel is formed from flat s...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 23:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-made-Platinum-engagement-rings/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FPY/16J4/GLWR1ST1/FPY16J4GLWR1ST1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPY/16J4/GLWR1ST1/FPY16J4GLWR1ST1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FPY/16J4/GLWR1ST1/FPY16J4GLWR1ST1.SMALL.jpg Honus Since my day job is making jewelry I figured I'd show a few engagement rings I've made. These are entirely hand made from Platinum. The first ring was an especially challenging job as the opening in the the side of the ring is only 8mm wide. The vine sections are made from fourteen separate Platinu...
By: Honus

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Apr 2011 22:11:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Wedding-Ring/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/C36P/GJQEDEP9/FQSC36PGJQEDEP9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/C36P/GJQEDEP9/FQSC36PGJQEDEP9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/C36P/GJQEDEP9/FQSC36PGJQEDEP9.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng You can wear it when you want sport your wedding band without messing up the real one sitting in your sock drawer. It's made from a brass compression fitting The fittings come in all kinds of sizes so you may not even have to hammer it out. I had to. Notice that before, the fitting would only pass ...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2011 23:04:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bookmark-thong-a-great-wedding-favor-idea/
Bookmark thong - a great wedding favor idea - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/4J3U/GI0TDKY7/FEJ4J3UGI0TDKY7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/4J3U/GI0TDKY7/FEJ4J3UGI0TDKY7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/4J3U/GI0TDKY7/FEJ4J3UGI0TDKY7.SMALL.jpg JulietaandJulieta My partner and I have been planning our wedding for a while now, and I'm doing most of the overall wedding design.  I was struggling with the place card holders until I had the idea to combine them with the wedding favors.  This Instructable covers the wedding favor - the bookmark thong - that will ...
By: JulietaandJulieta

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Jan 2011 17:59:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bridal-Tiara/
Faux Metal Bridal Tiara - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/YVDT/GEI98JXN/FHGYVDTGEI98JXN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/YVDT/GEI98JXN/FHGYVDTGEI98JXN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHG/YVDT/GEI98JXN/FHGYVDTGEI98JXN.SMALL.gif Gomi Romi Here's a bridal tiara you can make in a day and it will look gorgeous for your wedding day. How to avoid a kitschy look? Polished wire and fake crystals are the key. I'm going for the minimalist look. Also included are tips for making faux metal decorations for your tiara. Watch the movie tutoria...
By: Gomi Romi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:43:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Sterling-Silver-and-Freshwater-Pearl-Jewelry/
Sterling Silver and Freshwater Pearl Jewelry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/M3OA/GE7L48UV/FARM3OAGE7L48UV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/M3OA/GE7L48UV/FARM3OAGE7L48UV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAR/M3OA/GE7L48UV/FARM3OAGE7L48UV.SMALL.jpg mhudnall Perfect jewelry to either make for your bridesmaids, or wear yourself. Tools Tools used for this included: -Round-nosed pliers -Flat-nosed pliers -Ruler -Hammer -Steel block or jewelers anvil -Wire Cutters Materials For this my main materials were: -20 gauge sterling silver wire -10mm jump rin...
By: mhudnall

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:38:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-custom-Platinum-Diamond-engagement-ring./
Making a custom Platinum Diamond engagement ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/ZWZ0/FDYPT934/FF8ZWZ0FDYPT934.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/ZWZ0/FDYPT934/FF8ZWZ0FDYPT934.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/ZWZ0/FDYPT934/FF8ZWZ0FDYPT934.SMALL.jpg chrisparry So, I am a professional jeweller. http://www.chris-parry.co.ukI also sell some items on http://www.chrisparry.etsy.comIf you are realy bored, you can visit my flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris-parry/A client wanted a traditional design for his engagement ring.This instructable shows you...
By: chrisparry

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