Swarovski Crystal Hearts

One of the simplest and most effective ways to incorporate Swarovski hearts into your jewelry is to use a bail—a small component that makes it easy to attach a pendant to a chain, cord, or wire.

Here’s how to incorporate a crystal heart into your designs using a bail:

• Choose a crystal heart with a hole.
• Select a bail that fits the size of the hole: make sure the bail’s prong or hook can slide through the crystal’s opening without any resistance.
• Attach the bail without glue: simply insert the bail into the crystal’s hole, then gently pinch it closed if necessary.
• Then add a jump ring if you want to attach the bail to a chain or another component (clasp, hoop, earring back, etc.).
• Assemble your finished piece of jewelry: once the heart is attached to the bail, you can hang it on a necklace, dangling earrings, a bracelet, or even a keychain.

This method using a bail lets you create a simple, quick, and stylish piece of jewelry without complex tools or glue. Perfect for beginners and experienced designers alike!

It's very easy to make a necklace with hearts or crystal pendants.

• Start with a base: wire, cord,chain…the choice is yours!
• Insert a bail intoyour crystal heart so you can hang it or slip it into your design.
• Put it all together, and you’re all set!

For a quirky DIY idea, consider making a dog collar with pretty crystal hearts. One of our designers tried it out, and the result is absolutely adorable!