This delicate ring was the first piece of jewelry I sold overseas. After reviewing my entire collection of pieces, a buyer ordered 500 of these rings. I was delighted…but worried. How would I find the number of teardrop, glass-based pearl beads I needed? Luckily, a dear friend of mine drove to a crystal factory (in a snowstorm!) to pick up my special order.

Materials:
Gold metallic thread, about 6yd (5.5.m)
18 glass-based teardrop pearly beads, 10 x 15mm
Gold-plated smooth ring shank
Scissors
Multipurpose glue