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Jewelry Making Question

PERPETUALQ — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 21:43:54 GMT

Ladies, one of my daughters wants a pendant made out of one of the Lenox ornaments that were a TSV. Can any of you tell me how to do this? I realize it will be a large pendant but it is strictly for fun for her and I would surely like to surprise her with one. I just don't know what kind of findings to use.

Re: Jewelry Making Question

Peaches McPhee — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 21:50:20 GMT

I make some jewelry.

Does the ornament have a hole that would accept a jump ring (those little circles that attach pieces to other pieces). If so, you can get jump rings in several difference sizes. You can then attach a bale (or is it bail?) - the big piece that you slip on the chain. Can anyone post a photo so we can see what it looks like?

Re: Jewelry Making Question

SuesCat — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 22:07:59 GMT

Each of the 8 ornaments have the same o-ring at the top, in case one of these is not the specific one PERPETUALQ's daughter will be wearing. hth!

Re: Jewelry Making Question

esmeraldagooch — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 23:03:24 GMT

There are many open ring bales or enhancers that only require a pair of needle nosed plyers to install.

http://www.amazon.com/Enhancer-Sterling-Silver-Hinged-Ring/dp/B008MPRB7U

Hinged and no plyers.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MD1Y2K/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B008MPRB7U&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=02V9D7JZAKDAZ1SZ5C6W

Re: Jewelry Making Question

morning glory — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 23:15:18 GMT

Just tie a longer ribbon on it and tie it. You could use cord or velvet.

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esmeraldagooch — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 23:19:04 GMT

Many styles and metals on ebay

Re: Jewelry Making Question

esmeraldagooch — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 23:22:37 GMT

If you do buy one don't open the ring from a O to a C shape to install the pendant. Twist the pendant to the right while holding the O and twisting to the left. Once installed reverse the action and the O will be closed.

Re: Jewelry Making Question

PERPETUALQ — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:52:42 GMT

Thank you so much. Just what I needed. I ordered the hinged enhancer esmeraldagooch suggested but also like the ribbon/cord idea. Will try both. Again, thank you.

Re: Jewelry Making Question

Kachina624 — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 04:38:12 GMT

You can buy pliars and jewelry-making tools very inexpensively at Walmart in the craft department.