There are few things more satisfying than making something yourself and being able to proudly show off the finished product to family and friends. Even better is being able to sell your creations to others. When it comes to making gemstone jewelry there are a few steps you can take to improve your chances of success.
First, decide what type of jewelry you want to make, whether rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches once past the preliminary design stage, the process is fairly similar. One of the biggest decisions you will have to make is the money you can spend making gemstone jewelry. Your personal budget will determine what type of stones you can afford and from there you can decide on the type of setting you should use for that particular stone.
Some people involved in making gemstone jewelry will buy, or make, the setting for the piece and then hunt for the proper stone for placement. Others will find what they see as the perfect gemstone and then try to either find or make their own setting to fit the stone. While either way will work, it helps to have an idea in mind as to the type and size stone or setting you will want when looking for the...