At some point or another, every jewelry crafter, novice or experienced, considers making a gemstone ring. Many may feel it’s just too daunting a task, and give up on the idea before even getting started — but you don’t have to.
Whether your passion is beading, wire wrapping, or something in between, there is a pattern tutorial to fit just about any skill level and style preference.
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Here are just a few of the fabulous tutorials you can find here on Bluprint!
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Woven ring
This pattern by is a wonderful beginner project. Didn’t think this qualifies as a gemstone ring? If you use gemstone beads, it sure does. This is a great pattern with infinite design and bead possibilities.
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Mystic ring
Another wonderful pattern by designer Gailavira Tutorials, this Mystic Ring tutorial uses cabochons to create a unique gemstone ring in wire.
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Filigree rings
This wire woven pattern by designer MyWiredImagination, Woven Filigree Rings, provides a unique and fairly easy way to get several gemstones into one ring.
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Prong ring
Another pattern from designer MyWiredImagination, Lesson In Patience Prong Ring Tutorial, uses a very clever technique to help create the classic Solitaire style gemstone ring.
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Starlight ring
If you’re drawn to bead weaving, check out this gorgeous pattern by designer Ellad2. Though it initially calls for a 14mm crystal rivoli, it could just as easily use a 14mm gemstone.
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O ring
Another unique pattern by designer Ellad2, this ring, uses both a gemstone cabochon and the new Czech O Ring beads. This design is easy and works up quickly.
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Crystal ring
Last but not least is this deceptively easy wire wrap pattern. This design initially uses a rhinestone crystal in a sew-on setting, but gemstones can just as easily be used in the settings to create stunning handmade gemstone rings that rival any commercially made rings.
I've got to agree with Luba- I'm exploring my craftsy membership and I'm finding a lot of cool articles like this and a majority of the links are dead links that take me back to the home page rather than to a tutorial. It's nice having these compiled articles, but not being able to access the tutorials is kinda...defeating?
I’m very upset bc i paid for membership and not able to access the classes or tutorials. In tutorials for rings it doesn’t have a link or tutorials itself. What’s the point of getting membership ? Very disappointed.