The Making of a Bracelet

Want to build a bracelet?

Just a simple silver bracelet shouldn’t be too hard to build, right? 

Creating metal and stone jewelry art can be more complex than you might think.   It’s one thing to design a piece, and another to successfully produce the image you had in mind. From design to final product, all is somewhat unpredictable, and therein lies the fun of creating! 

Join me as we look at the step-by-step creation of a “simple” sterling link bracelet.

Step 1
Wrap sterling wire around a mandrel for consistent shape of links.


Step 2
Using a jeweler’s saw, cut links from coil of sterling wire.


Step 3
Solder circular links to create rings.


Step 4
Shape circular links into ovals, and texturize the metal.


Step 5
Create a bezel and base for a small charm with rose quartz stone to enhance link bracelet.


Step 6
Link ovals with sterling double tube, finish charm, and create hook for bracelet.


Step 7
Solder charm to bracelet.


Step 8
Polish the metal and “set” the stone into the bezel.


Voila!
Finished sterling link bracelet with rose quartz charm: 6-8 hours in studio, not including design time.