How to Make Gemstone Rings

Making your own gemstone ring is a great alternative to buying an expensive one from a store.  Gemstone rings only require a few supplies and are easy to make.  With just a little time, you can have your own beautiful gemstone ring without paying a lot of money for it.

Supplies

1. Start by purchasing a ring setting, gemstone, tweezers and needle nose pliers. 


2. Choose any type of gemstone, including rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds.


3. Use a setting with four prongs for a princess, emerald or Asscher cut.


4. Use a setting with six prongs for an oval, round or Marquisse cut.


5. Measure the gemstone to figure out its size, and purchase the same size ring setting.

Steps

1. Place the gemstone in the middle of the ring setting using a pair of tweezers.


2. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to crimp each one of the prongs over the gemstone.


3. Place the tong on the bottom of the pliers underneath the ring setting below the prong that is being tightened.


4. Place the other tong of the pliers on top of the prong.


5. Apply pressure to the prong, and bend it over the gemstone.


6. Use the same steps for the prong that is diagonal to the first prong.


7. Keep repeating the same steps for each prong until that are all tightened.


8. Make sure to keep moving diagonally, to keep the gemstone from popping out of the ring setting.

Tips

1. Try using different combinations of gemstones and ring settings to create different looks.


2. Purchase a high quality ring setting, to avoid any skin discoloration.