JTV Blog

Coiled Again: Margot Potter Reviews Coiling Gizmo Deluxe Winder

What a super fun jewelry-making tool! Using the Coiling Gizmo I created three necklaces--one of them is pictured below. JTV is the only source for this tool that comes with all FIVE dowel sizes. Get this great Coiling Gizmo kit with artistic wire while you can. This kit sells out everytime we bring it back to the Jewel School and Jewelry Television audience.

Using the Coiling Gizmo is so easy and fun--you can use any beads. I just made coils, threaded them with a core wire, added a bead on each end, and double looped. You can make them longer, shorter, thicker or thinner and if you add beads to the wire, you get a dimensional beaded coil.  There are five different dowels on the tool so it really provides you with a variety of options.  I am completely smitten and I think you will be too!

I’d love to see what you can do with the Coiling Gizmo!  Send your project pics to Jewel.School@JTV.com and we’ll do our best to show them on air!

Cheers,

Margot

Oceanaut Watches Co-Founder To Guest Host on Jewelry Television

We are excited to announce that President and Co-founder of Oceanaut Watches, Frances Blair, will be making special guest appearances on Jewelry Television on Wednesday, September 28th, at 1pm and 9pm Eastern time.  These shows will offer dozens of styles at discounted JTV prices--the same styles found  at high-end department stores selling for the full Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. And see the World Premier of two new Oceanaut styles, each in Rose, White, and Yellow tones--you won't want to miss this opportunity to own luxury timepieces at a fraction of the retail price!  Oceanaut if a favorite brand among celebrities, and you can visit the Oceanaut Watches website to see photos and videos of who's wearing what Oceanuat.

Oceanaut watches evoke a lifestyle of luxury and fashion.  Classic designs, with bold dial colors, textured and two dimensional dials, curved cases and sapphire crystals are some of the details appreciated by the Oceanaut consumer.  Oceanaut offers unique designs, made by master craftsmen using only high quality Swiss components, genuine diamonds and ceramic.  This attention to detail and workmanship is what makes Oceanaut a true timepiece. 

Frances and Danny Blair founded the Los Angeles based company over a decade ago.   Their desire was to bring a fresh and fashion forward look to the classic watch.  The brand hit American television networks with a bang, as Danny was the first show host dedicated to selling only watches. The demand for Oceanaut quickly landed them in high-end department stores and selected fine jewelers across the nation.  With Hollywood being virtually in their back yard, the word quickly spread among “A” list celebrities, Athletes, Music Industry professionals and watch collectors.  Oceanaut can be seen across the nation on award winning prime time television shows, in reality series, and celebrity talent shows.       

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jewelry Television Gemstone & Jewelry Buyers at the 2011 Hong Kong Shows

If you have watched Jewelry Television or shopped JTV.com for any amount of time, you know that our mission is to open the world of gemstones and jewelry to everyone. Well, to open that world you have to travel the world. Jewelry Television's Gemstone and Jewelry Buyers routinely circle the globe searching out the best buys for our JTV customers. For the past several days JTV buyers have been working the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, the world's number one fine jewelry event.  You can check out our past blogs about this prestigous event to find out more about it. Here are a few behind-the-scenes photos from the event, with some commentary from JTV Senior Gemstone Buyer Jay Boyle (pictured right).

From Jay: "New huge demand for colored gemstones has ignited the Asia wholesale market. The Chinese has discovered exotic gemstones and they are buying at a furious pace. JTV current inventory is excellent value vs the replacement costs at the source.

Globalization has hit exotic colored gemstones. Too many dollars in Asia chasing too few exotics. Its hard to believe unless you're here seeing it. I've been coming to Asia for 32 years for exotic gems; I've never seen anything like this. " - Jay

 

Jewel School Newsletter September 2011: Jewel School Event, Free Pink Ribbon Project, Customer Spotlight

The mornings are feeling crisp and cool here in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, a few of the leaves have started to turn, and the bears are foraging to prepare for their long hibernation.  In fact, we had a mama bear and her two cubs in our yard last week!  I am sure glad I got the dogs inside before they noticed!  All of this change makes many of us begin to reflect on the long winter months ahead and the extra time we will have for creating beautiful jewelry once the days get shorter and the air gets colder. The Jewel School Team has been working overtime to bring you lots and lots of wonderful new jewelry making products and guest experts with tools and techniques to keep you busy right on through until spring.

October is also an important month for women.  If you haven’t been screened for breast cancer recently, the time is now.  This is a serious disease and it is curable through early detection and treatment.  My project this month is a lovely tribute to all of the women who have struggled and survived, and those who have fallen.  Make this for yourself or for someone you love to remind everyone of the importance of getting that mammogram! 

Our customer feature this month is the lovely and talented Ruth Roberts, a bead lover and a fine artist from Clayton, Georgia.  It is a pleasure to highlight her talents.  If you’d like to be featured in an upcoming Jewel School newsletter, let us know!  We love to celebrate our Jewel Schoolers!

Many of our customers know about our video on demand series.  It is a great way to take a quick lesson or review the steps in a project and it’s free! I’ve created a link for you so click on project videos.  

Leslie Rogalski is coming back on October 6 with tips and techniques for working with the ever popular seed beads.  If you have not experienced the seed bead craze, now is the time to get started.  Mark your calendars for Leslie’s visit. 

Until next time, happy beading!

Margot Potter, Jewel School Education and Creative Director

Message from Jeff

Dear Jewel School customers,

The second annual Jewel School Customer Workshop at our headquarters here in Knoxville on October 27 – 30, 2011 is fast approaching and we are so looking forward to hosting a class of Jewel Schoolers.  The responses from the on-air promos, Jewel School blog, and Facebook have been tremendous and the 125 seats were taken in lightning speed!  Although the registration is closed for this year, we’re already thinking of how we can include more of our loyal customers in the next event, sometime in 2012. 

Jackie Truty, Katie Hacker, Maureen Oliveto, Stephanie Eddy, Wyatt White, Dale Armstrong, Barbara Carleton and Fernando DaSilva will be our designer-instructor guests. They will join our own Co-Founder and Graduate Gemologist Jerry Sisk (pictured right) and Jewel School’s Margot Potter and Christiane Ross (pictured left) for four days of nothing but jewelry making.  By now you should have received your confirmation, an informational email on our guest designers and instructors, and a request asking you to prioritize your choice of classes.  Please email that back to us soon so we can schedule you for your favorites.

There’s more! We received so many beautiful entries in our first ever Jewel School Design Contest. The entire Jewel School is working at a fever pitch as we get ready for the customer voting on your designs.  Access the link to review the fine work other Jewel Schoolers are creating.  We are inspired by the creativity and beauty!  Please vote for your favorites!  Our designer guests for the Jewel School Customer Workshop will vote on the Top 20 designs chosen by our customers. Of course, we want you to have the last word and the final three in the contest will be shown live on our Jewel School show on Thursday, October 27, 2011.  Customers will vote for their favorite of the three. The winner will be announced on Sunday, October 30, and will receive a gift worth $5,000 in cash and prizes. Check it out below!

Jewel School is possible because of the great support we get from you every day.  Your purchases, your feedback (good and sometimes bad) keeps us focused on our next steps as we progress to our end goal of unlocking the entire spectrum of Jewelry making.  We know we are not there yet, but we hope you see the progress through expanded selection and the great artists from the community at large and of course our very own Margot Potter, Christiane Ross and Kim Prentiss.

Being a part of the Jewel School brand is shaping up to being one of my most rewarding experiences, both personally and in business.  Never have I had the opportunity to meet so many talented and passionate persons! This art is so broad and so very interesting.  We still consider this day one and we have so much in store for the coming holiday season and for 2012.  Beads, findings, endless talent, and all the accessories in between are literally being sourced from all locations on our great planet!

Thank you so very much!

Jeff Banks, Divisional Merchandising Manager

PS. Cannot wait to meet everyone in person in Knoxville on October 27!  J

Jewel School Customer Spotlight

Ruth Roberts is an artist in every sense of the word!  A singer, dancer, jewelry designer, sketch artist, and oil painter, the busy and talented Clayton, Georgia resident sells much of her work on her website. Not only is Ruth the choir director at her church, she became professional singer in her thirties! 

Born in Baltimore, the artist describes her talents as a gift.  “I feel God truly blessed me with talent. Had I been directed to the arts from childhood; I believe I would have made a great name for myself.” She’s certainly made a great name for herself here at Jewel School, and we enjoy seeing (and now sharing) the examples of her work. We asked Ruth to tell us about her inspiration and she begins by saying that picking up rocks as a child introduced her to the beauty of gemstones. 

“I started drawing very early in life and by age 7 had accumulated a very large portfolio of my own dress designs inspired by newspaper ads for women's clothing and cartoons.  When I was a student at Clayton State College, I completed a self portrait in graphite from a black and white photo taken of me at Easter, when I was 3 years old, titled, "Little Ruthie".  This was my first portrait (on right).

“When you combine the right rock with other rocks and elements that are complimentary colors; you have a beautiful gift from God; rocks and color and light play.   The right colored metal adds another pop of interest to a piece but the metal is an accessory to the rock in my opinion. 

“The second reason that inspires me is that women are beautiful creatures and have every right and should adorn themselves with beauty!  I wish I could help everyone know how to best utilize their jewelry wardrobe; but at least I can make sets of jewelry that will enhance any woman's beauty.

My love of accessories is also a source of inspiration. One outfit can look infinitely different ways by changing the jewelry accessories.  This makes dressing much more fun each and every day.  I usually pick what I will wear by deciding which jewelry will make me happiest that day.  On gloomy days I will wear much more sparkly jewelry.  On sunny days I may wear more semi-precious, opaque stones; just whatever suits my fancy.  Or I might just pick my jewelry for the day based on what color makes me happy that day.”   (Ruth necklace2)

Ruth's work is often on exhibit in the Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro, GA, and some paintings are displayed year round at her church.  With a plan for retiring from her day job next year, Ruth Roberts is going right back to work developing her own fine art gallery and line of original giftables!

Thanks, Ruth for sharing your talents with everyone at Jewel School.  We wish you the best with the next chapter of your life! 

We like to hear from our Jewel School customers.  Send us pictures of your work and we’ll use as many on air as time permits.  Here is a screen shot of one of Ruth’s images and how it appeared on the live Jewel School show.     (insert Ruth JTV image) 

Send images to jewelschool@jtv.com.

Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness Necklace and Earrings by Margot Potter for Jewel School

Last year I created a pink ribbon necklace for Jewel School that has continued to be extremely popular.  I was so inspired by this gorgeous pink faux pearl and mother of pearl bead set we just received for Jewel School; this design seemed like the perfect sequel to last year’s runaway hit.  I love the simplicity of form and the message here, and what a lovely way to spread awareness of such a serious issue.

Jewel School Materials:

JLW5232A             7 pink MOP leaf beads, 9 pink MOP rectangles and 53 pink glass pearls  

JLW5121                34 8mm faceted rose quartz rounds

JLW1952A             36 size one silver tone crimp tubes and 20 size two silver tone crimp tubes

JLW1782A             4 6mm silver tone jump rings

JLW3221                 1 sterling lobster clasp

JLW1953                 2 sterling ear wires

JSWR86B                2 one inch lengths of 20 gauge soft or half hard round silver tone wire

JSWR83B               .018 49 strand beading wire  

Jewel School Tools:

PLIER22                Two pairs chain nose pliers

PLIER27                Round nose pliers

PLIER25                Flush cutter  

JSKIT0042             Crimp tool   

Instructions

1. Create your pink ribbon dangles using the beading wire, 2 pearls and rose quartz rounds. 
2. Cut 18 four inch .018 beading wire segments.
3. To create a ‘ribbon’, thread both wires into rose quartz rounds.  Slide a size two crimp tube on both wires to bottom of bead, the loop above should be about ¼” in size and the tails should be equal in length.  Secure crimp bead under bead using chain nose pliers to smash crimp flat.  Add a pearl to each wire, slide a size one crimp tube under each bead and secure using chain nose pliers to smash crimp flat.  Make 18 of these.
4. Attach a jump ring to lobster clasp using two pairs of chain nose pliers to open and close ring.
5. Attach a 20” wire segment to a jump ring using a size two crimp bead and the crimp tool.  Cut off excess wire. 
6. String on a pearl.  String the remaining beads and ribbons on in the following pattern: pearl, rose quartz, ribbon, pearl, leaf, pearl, ribbon, rose quartz and continue this pattern until you reach the final rose quartz followed by a final pearl.
7. Thread wire into a size two crimp tube, jump ring attached to clasp and back into crimp tube.  Attach using crimp tool, cut off excess wire with flush cutters.
8. To create matching earrings: thread one of the two remaining rectangles with the 1” wire segments.  Turn a small loop at the bottom using round nose pliers, turn a larger loop at the top.  Cut off excess wire using flush cutters.  Repeat for second.  Thread a jump ring with one of your remaining pink ribbons into the loop at the top of one of your rectangles.  Repeat process for second earring.  Attach an ear wires to top of one of your rectangles, leaving ‘ribbon’ facing forward in front of rectangle.  Repeat for second earring.

Style and Trend Jewelry Expert Judy Crowell Coming to JTV

Jewelry Television and JTV.com are pleased to announce that home shopping industry veteran and Style and Trend Jewelry Expert, Judy Crowell, is coming to the JTV broadcast on Thursday, September 29th, from 8am to 11am Eastern. Judy's first show is all about the unique jewelry designs in JTV's exclusive Blooming Jewels™Collection and the customer favorite, JTV's Stratify™line of affordable luxury jewelry. Read on to find out more about Judy's extensive jewelry and home shopping industry experience and learn why we're so excited to have her join the JTV family!

From judycrowell.com: "As a Senior Program Host, Judy traveled the world hosting shows on location. Whether it was in sunny Malibu with make-up expert, Victoria Jackson; in Hollywood, CA with actress, Loni Anderson; in Hawaii with underwater artist, Wyland; in the Bahamas with comedienne, Joan Rivers; or live shows from Alaska, South Dakota, Rhode Island, Iowa, New York or West Virginia, the travel was the biggest perk of the job! Her most memorable experience was a show she hosted called “Cure By The Shore,” a fundraiser for cancer research that was broadcast live from the lawn of the famous Monte Carlo Casino along the Riviera in Monaco.

Other QVC travels saw her in countries like Bolivia and Brazil where, calling herself “Indiana Judy,” she visited and filmed various gem mining operations for future jewelry shows. She also filmed in china and Thailand to support the jade shows later broadcast on QVC. Travels with the video crew included Hong Kong in 1991 and Austria in 1995 to showcase the Swarovski Crystal Factory, but Italy became the country she would visit most often. Along with the networks’ jewelry buyers, Judy researched the jewelry-making processes she would share with her viewers back home in nearly 90 million American households."

As you can see from the photos, Judy knows the Jewelry Industry from the mines to the finished jewelry, and is comfortable mining for gemstones or sharing beautiful jewelry with home shoppers across the country--a perfect fit for JTV! Join Jewelry Television and JTV.com as we welcome Style and Trend Jewelry Expert Judy Crowell to the JTV broadcast on Thursday, September 29th, 2011, from 8am to 11am Eastern.

 

JTV's Moon Festival: Celebrating Asian-Influenced Jewelry Designs

Our mission at Jewelry Television and JTV.com is to open the world of jewelry and gemstones to everyone. And what better way to open this world than to share part of the many customs of the countries and continents in which we do business? Beginning Wednesday, September 21 through Thursday, September 22, Jewelry Television and JTV.com is celebrating China's historic Moon Festival, a harvest celebration dating back over 3,000 years, by featuring some of China's finest gemstone exports, such as Akoya Cultured Pearls, Freshwater Pearls, Jade, and so much more.

JTV Guest Appearance

Pearl expert Mark Brown will make a guest appearance during our Moon Festival Celebration. Mark’s passion for pearls has led him to a career spanning over 20 years. He’s developed thousands of pearl jewelry designs and has worked with pearl farmers in Japan’s Ago Bay, home to the world’s first Akoya pearl. 

 

More About the Chinese Moon Fesitval

In Chinese culture the full moon is a symbol of peace and prosperity. The dates of the festival parallel the equinoxes, when the moon is supposedly at its fullest and roundest. The festival is celebrated with large dinners featuring traditional moon cake, which come in many varieties. There are also dragon shows, puppet shows, lanterns and other unique cultural traditions.

JTV's Italian Jewelry Event Moda Italia The Best of Vicenza Going on Now

Inspired by Italy’s VicenzaOro First Jewelry Show, Jewelry Television and JTV.com celebrates the elegance and romance of Italian-crafted jewelry. JTV's Moda Italia (or Italian Style) Event features the best jewelry Italy has to offer in our exclusive lines of Italian-crafted jewelry: Splendido Oro, Argento Dorato and our very latest Italian silver collection, ArgentoVoge. Join Jewelry Television or shop jtv.com on Monday September 19th and Tuesday September 20th for the best selections.

VicenzaOro First is the leading jewelry, goldsmithing and silversmithing show on the International calendar. It showcases the latest collections and fashion trends, and our ArgentoVoge guest expert, Fabiola Cataldi, is there! She will be reporting live from the show by phone. Stay tuned for Fabiola’s updates, and don’t miss Federico Terenzoni of Splendido Oro as he makes a special guest appearance on JTV. Also be sure to look for Today’s Best Value, special Vicenza and Premiere Prices, many debut items and customer favorites, too!

Guide to Jewelry Television Exclusive Italian Jewelry Brands

Argentovoge™ Italian Crafted Jewelry at JTV

JTV's ArgentoVoge™ jewelry designs are handmade by only certified craftsman in northern Italy. Fine .925 sterling silver is masterfully fashioned using artisan techniques from centuries ago, as well as modern technology, to create elegantly bold looks. These modern classics possess the same exacting quality and luxury of traditional Italian gold jewelry, but are beautifully affordable. ArgentoVoge™ designs also feature a patented non-tarnish finish, making them even more lustrous. This ingenious finish helps prevent oxidation, so your ArgentoVoge™ jewelry maintains its beautiful shine.

Splendido Oro Italian Jewelry by JTV

For the gold connoisseur who treasures jewelry artistry, indulge in Splendido Oro, JTV’s elegant collection of Italian made gold jewelry. The rich, 2,000-year heritage of Italian craftsmanship is evident in every piece. Luxurious and extravagant, this collection takes its inspiration from all aspects of the Italian culture: art, architecture, landscape and love. It features handmade gold designs that reflect the spirit of the modern woman…colorful, textural and multi-dimensional.

Sillace™, A Feature of Splendido Oro
Discover the modern artistry of Síllace.™ A feature of our Splendido Oro Italian gold collection, Síllace™ silicone designs are crafted using state-of-the-art technology. Thanks to this technology, Síllace™ pieces have grand scale and regal presence, but are lightweight and affordable. Each design epitomizes the pinnacle of Italian style and craftsmanship. Though lightweight, these pieces are durable, and dent and abrasion resistant, making them versatile and suitable for everyday wear.

Argento Dorato

The elegant world of JTV's Argento Dorato includes exquisite jewelry designs crafted and inspired by skilled Italian artisans. This unique collection features stunning 18 karat gold lavishly gilded over precious sterling silver. From the Italian words meaning "gilded silver", Argento Dorato jewelry offers the sophistication and style of exquisite 18-karat gold jewelry, but at a fraction of the price. Divine creations that are a true pleasure to wear, the 18 karat gold gilding on every Argento Dorato design is backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Jewelry Television's Colors of Topaz Event Going On Now

Now is the time to shop for your favorite topaz gemstones and topaz jewelry because Jewelry Television and JTV.com have the largest selection of the year--glorious hues for your every mood. Our Colors of Topaz event showcases a rainbow of Mystic Topaz shades, plus London Topaz, Swiss Blue Topaz, and Sky Blue Topaz, as well as Precious Pink and Imperial Topaz, and even more. Tune in to Jewelry Television, Monday September 19th and Tuesday September 20th for more topaz than you can believe.

Mystic Topaz at JTV

Debbie Kay Kearnes, the founder and owner of Azotic Coating Technology, will be here to introduce three new Mystic topaz colors exclusive to JTV. They are Mystery Mood, a zesty lime color; Social Butterfly, a bright pink beauty; and Euphoria, a tantalizing orange. 

About Topaz Gemstones

Topaz is an intriguing gem with a long history. Mentioned in the Old Testament, the actual discovery of topaz is ancient and unknown. Some scholars believe the stone referred to in the Bible as topaz was actually peridot. Known to man for thousands of years, the ancient Egyptians called Topaz the “gem of the sun” as they believed it was colored by the golden glow of their sun god Ra. The first real topaz gems--in the modern, scientifically accurate sense of the word--were yellow crystals found around 1737 in Germany. Topaz has had various values attributed to it during its long history, including gentleness, fidelity, friendship, and integrity. It is also believed to bring its bearers and wearers love, wealth, and protection.

Chat Live with JTV Host Jennifer Miller on TV Shopping Queens Forum

Ever wanted to chat live with a JTV Host? Now's your chance! Join TV Shopping Queens Founder and Forum Hostess with the Mostest, Michelle, as she chats LIVE with JTV Host Jennifer Miller this Sunday, September 18th at 3pm Eastern. Michelle chats with TV shopping hosts from all channels, and JTV is proud to be a part of such an all-star line up. Plus, one lucky chatter will win a glamorous 6 carat Mystic Topaz and diamond pendant set in 10kt yellow gold, courtesy of JTV! Join in the chat for your chance to win.

I've attached some screen shots (links do not work) below of the TV Shopping Queen's forum, as well as instructions on how to chat (you need to register on the site), so you can familiarize yourself with the forum. To go to the forum from here, just use this link: http://www.tvshoppingqueens.com/forum/showthread.php?3012-JTV-Jennifer-Miller-Live-Chat-Sept-18th-Sunday-3PM-EST!!! I've chatted live with the TV Shopping Queens before, and it's a good time--you won't want to miss it. Enjoy! - Dana Sebby, JTV.com Online Community Manager

The links do not work in the screen shots above. To go to the TV Shopping Queens Forum, please use this link: http://www.tvshoppingqueens.com/forum/showthread.php?3012-JTV-Jennifer-Miller-Live-Chat-Sept-18th-Sunday-3PM-EST

Free Necklace & Earrings Design Project from Margot Potter for Jewel School: True Love

True Love Stamped Metal Jewelry Set by Margot Potter for Jewel School

I have been veering more and more into wire and metal work over the years.  I love hammering, stamping, forming, riveting and making organic designs.  Message jewelry has been staying strong on the market and now Jewel School has all of the tools and materials you need to make message jewelry to express yourself with your own personal message.  Riveting was complicated by the math required to calculate what drill bit went with what rivet, but with Jewel School’s new Riveting System, you don’t have to worry about the math anymore.  How much do I love that?!  More than words can say!  This is a little homage to my true love, Drew.   I love you, honey! - Margot

'True Love' necklace and earrings by Margot Potter for Jewel School

Materials

3 24mm brass heart stamping blanks

2 small German silver oval stamping blanks

Large German silver oval stamping blanks

3 small rivets

3 6mm bronze shell pearls

70 3-4mm freshwater pearls

34 4mm smoky quartz SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS rounds

20 4mm Bali style spacers

48 4mm silver tone spacers

EZ-Crimp™ Clasp

.018 19 or 49 strand beading wire

4 6mm copper jump rings

20 gauge copper wire

3 ball tipped head pins

Tools

Chasing hammer , bench block and pad

Lower case typewriter font metal letter stamps

Upper case typewriter font metal letter stamps

Round nose pliers

2 pairs chain nose pliers

Flush cutters

Mighty crimp tool

10mm dowel for making ear wires

1.  Use ball end of chasing hammer to texture the metal blanks.
2. Stamp ‘l o v e’ on one small oval.
3. Stamp ‘t r u e’ on the second small oval.
4. Stamp the initials of the couple with a & sign between on one of the brass hearts.
5. Decide on rivet placement, use hole punch end of riveting tool to pierce hole through both components in each set (large oval and large stamped heart on top, 2 stamped hearts with each of the smaller ovals on top.)
6. Rivet components together using riveting end of tool and small rivets.  (Follow instructions on riveting tool.)
7. Designer Note: I made a left and right earring, piercing a hole at the opposite side of the top of each earring.  You will need to take that into account when placing rivets as well as allowing space under the blank at the heart tip for another hole. 
8. Each component has a hanging hole and a hole at the bottom to attach a dangle.  Mark and pierce holes.
9. Create copper ear wires with 20 gauge wire.  See The Making Earring Wires VOD or The Art of Making Earrings DVD for details.  You can also opt to use pre-made ear wires. 
10. Create coiled dangles for the three bronze shell pearls using ball tipped head pins.
11. Attach the dangles to the bottom of each riveted charm using jump rings.
12. Attach an EZ-Crimp™ clasp to one end of a 19” segment of beading wire.  Thread on beads as follows: pearl, bali spacer, smoky quartz, bali spacer, 2 pearls, plain spacer smoky quartz, plain spacer, 2 pearls, plain spacer, smoky quartz, plain spacer, 2 pearls, plain spacer, smoky quartz, plain spacer, 2 pearls, Bali spacer, smoky quartz, Bali spacer, 2 pearls… continuing a pattern of 2 pearls, spacer, smoky, spacer and 2 pearls using Bali spacers on every 4^th smoky quartz until you reach the 34^th pearl.  Attach a jump ring to the top of the large heart, thread it on the wire and add the 35^th pearl.  The necklace is in a mirror image of the first half, same pattern until you reach the 68^th and final pearl.
13. Thread wire into the other end of your EZ-Crimp™ clasp.  Use chain nose pliers to grasp and pull wire.  Round necklace before finishing to keep it from being too stiff.  Attach EZ-Crimp™ using Mighty Crimp Tool.
14. To make earrings, attach a jump ring to the top and bottom of each riveted charm.  Add a coiled bead to the bottom jump ring on each.  Make sure the loop at the bottom of the ear wire is turned so the earrings will hang straight when worn.  Attach the earring loops to the jump ring at the top of each charm using a chain nose plier.