How to Make a Macrame Bezel for a Cabochon

Let's see  - we've covered wire and beadwork bezels before.  Now for macrame!  The tutorial is by Russian artisan, Anastasia over on Livemaster.ru. 

Quick and Easy Studded Bangles Makeover Tutorial

I must really dig out some old thin bangles I have.  They are so, meh.  But if I can get hold of some studs in different styles, I might just be able to give them a makeover and create a more trendy look.  The idea comes from Misty Spinney over at Brit + Co.

Whimsical Silver Animal Jewelry by Studio Rhino

Studio Rhino is a most appropriate name for a jewelry store with whimsical silver animal jewelry. California based Tomoko, who is of Japanese descent, makes these tiny creatures out of precious metal clay.   She uses fine silver (0.999% silver) and sterling silver (92.5% silver).

Winner of Goody Beads' $50 Jewelry Supplies Giveaway

Many thanks for all the kind comments about leather bracelets I made last week for the Goody Beads' giveaway post.  The clasps and decorative elements from their site were so stunning. It was very hard to choose but I think the lime greenish one was my favorite!