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Precious Stones: Wire Wrapped Ruby Necklace and Earrings by Nancy Dobbs Owens From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-508

Jewelry designer Nancy Dobbs Owen joins host Jackie Guerra to demonstrate a classic ruby bracelet and earring set. Rubies are the birthstone for July, which happens to be Jackie's birthday month!

Experience Level: Beginner

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Guest Jewelry Designer Nancy Dobbs Owens shares details on creating this lovely ruby bracelet.

Materials --

9-12 ruby rondels (number depends on both size of bracelet and size of stones -- 10 used on show sample)
18-24 small bali style spacer beads (more can be used -- if doubling the spacer beads, use 2 sizes -- 4mm and 6mm)
Sterling silver or gold filled 24-gauge dead soft wire
One toggle clasp
Optional additions: charms, small briolette drops, smaller rondels to alternate in bracelet

Tools --

Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Flat pliers

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Wire Wrapped Ruby Necklace and Earrings

Note: Rubies can be expensive but you can use carnelian stones (figure A) as an alternate stone.

1. Taking the clasp, form a small loop with the wire, attaching it to the clasp (figure B), and then clip it neatly.

2. String on one spacer bead, a rondel, and a final spacer bead.

3. Make a loop and clip (figure C).

4. Repeat with the next eight stones.

5. On the final stone, attach the other end of the clasp.

   Note: You can alternate the size of the stones. Always start from the center and move out so that you do not lose your pattern.

6. To add a charm, link a piece of wire to the charm, clip it neatly and string on a small rondel or spacer bead (figure D).

7. Attach to the clasp on the circle side.

8. Add any embellishments (charms, briolettes, etc.)

FYI: Traditional birthstones:

January -- Garnet
February -- Amethyst
March -- Aquamarine
April -- Diamond
May -- Emerald
June -- Cultured pearl
July -- Ruby
August -- Peridot
September -- Sapphire
October -- Opal
November -- Citrine
December -- Blue Topaz

RESOURCES :

Chain, Wire and Findings
Rio Grande
Website: www.riogrande.com

GUESTS :

Nancy Dobbs Owen
Phone: 323-327-2249
E-mail: nancy@nancydobbsowen.com
Website: www.nancydobbsowen.com