Cosmic rings bracelet

Use uncommon crystals in a distinctive bracelet-and-earrings set

Two crystal cosmic rings stacked together make a prominent focal piece for an easy bracelet. The faceted rings create a fancy contrast to casual leather cord. Add a quick pair of earrings for a just-right balance of edgy and elegant.

SUPPLIES

Bracelet

30mm crystal cosmic ring
20mm crystal cosmic ring
6mm crystal
16–20 in. (41–51cm) round leather cord, 2 mm diameter
1 1⁄2-in. (3.8cm) head pin
2 5mm jump rings
5–7 7mm soldered jump rings or decorative rings
2 crimp ends, 3mm opening
lobster claw clasp
chainnose and roundnose pliers
diagonal wire cutters
G-S Hypo Cement

Earrings

2 20mm crystal column pendant
4 7mm jump rings
2 7mm soldered jump rings or decorative rings
pair of earring wires
chainnose and roundnose pliers, or 2 pairs of chainnose pliers
diagonal wire cutters

Supplies from Auntie’s Beads, auntiesbeads.com.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Cut a 10-in. (25cm) piece of leather cord. Center two cosmic rings. Over both ends, string two or three soldered jump rings or decorative rings.

Step 2

With both ends, tie an overhand knot next to the rings. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

Step 3

On each side, trim the ends to within 1 in. (2.5cm) of the finished length and apply glue. Place the ends in a crimp end and use chainnose pliers to gently squeeze the crimp end.

Step 4

Open a jump ring and attach a loop of a crimp end and a lobster claw clasp. Close the jump ring. Repeat on the other end, substituting a soldered jump ring or decorative ring for the clasp.

Step 5

On a head pin, string a crystal. Make the first half of a wrapped loop. Attach the soldered jump ring or decorative ring and complete the wraps.

Design alternative

Feeling square? In this version, I used square cosmic rings, square decorative rings, and a square crystal for the dangle. I substituted four 1mm pieces of leather cord for the two 2mm pieces.

Tip!

Select the 30mm crystal cosmic rings first, since there are fewer colors available in this size than in smaller sizes.
Before placing the leather ends in a crimp end, make sure to trim both ends evenly.

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