Discover a tutorial for making your own rings from aquamarine and other natural stones with wire. Whether you're drawn to the soothing brilliance of aquamarine, the spiritual depth of Lepidolite, or the unique brilliance of tinted agate, this project will help you create beautiful, colorful natural stone jewelry.
This tutorial was created for Idées à Faire Magazine n°47, published in September 2023.
In this intermediate-level tutorial, learn how to work with metal wire, whether brass or gold filled, and create an elegant, mystically-inspired ring. The malleable copper wire, with its beautiful golden hue, intertwines with the gemstone beads, creating a delicate setting for each stone. If you'd like to create rings with even more noble materials, opt for Gold Filled wire, also known as Gold Laminé wire. Laminated gold is a manufacturing technique that involves pressing a layer of gold onto a base of copper or other metals. This technique creates primers that are more resistant to friction than gold plating. This makes it an ideal material for a ring.
The stones used were chosen for their colors: aquamarine, with its pale blue hue, evokes deep waters and serenity. Lepidolite, with its soothing violet tones, and finally, tinted agate bring a touch of bright, energetic color, perfect for adding a little color to an autumn outfit.
And what would this season be without a touch of Halloween inspiration? Natural stone rings have long been associated with mystical practices, and this aquamarine ring might just be the perfect accessory to reveal your "modern witch" side. The mystical hues of the stones add a mysterious dimension to your outfit, while the wire design evokes spirals of energy, as if each ring were imbued with its own magical power. This is Halloween-inspired jewelry that can be worn all year round, not just for one night!
Embark on this project, let your imagination run wild, and create gemstone rings that are sure to capture attention.
Cut 15 cm of copper wire and thread your bead onto it. Place it in the center, using a ruler. Using pliers, bend the wire at 90° to one side of the bead.
Do the same on the other side of the bead and in the opposite direction.
Start wrapping the wire around the pearl with your fingers. Try to get as close to the pearl as possible.
Make at least one and a half turns around the bead with both parts of the thread.
Shape the ring using a ring triboulet or a cylinder of the right size. To form the wire, simply push it against the cylinder with your fingers.
Grab the two wire ends on the back of the ring with flat-nose pliers. In the photo, these are flat-nose pliers with a silicone tip to avoid marking the wire, but conventional flat-nose pliers may suffice. With another pair of pliers, grab one of the wire ends and wrap it around the other wire for several turns.
Do the same with the other end of the wire. Recut the two protruding wire ends and flatten them against the ring with flat-nose pliers.
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