Materials:
Faceted stone, soldered jump ring (18 or 20 gauge) the same size as the stone, 26 or 28 gauge wire.
Step one:
Starting in the middle of a piece of wire, wrap one end of the wire around the jump ring, as shown in the photo, making six evenly spaced double loops around the outside of the ring. I'm using a hatpin as my mandrel. The length of wire needed will vary, for a 5mm setting, I use 10-12 inches of wire. Wrap the wire around the jump ring to finish, cut and pinch it tightly with your pliers to keep it there.
Step two:
Take the other end of the wire, and slip it through the first set of loops, as shown in the photo. Continue going around the circle, catching each loop, and smoothing the wire on top of the stone. Make sure each wrap catches the top of the stone. The stone will want to slip out, so watch it!
Step three:
After you wrap the last set of loops, wrap the wire around the jump ring, cut it flush, and use your pliers to tighten it.
Variation:
You can go around the loops again, making the loops on the outside, to make flower links.
You can separate the double loops to make a decorative edging.
If you use this tutorial, I'd love to see what you do!! Or, if you have any questions, or ideas for new variations, I'd like to see those, too. Please post anything related to this tutorial in this thread!
Cindy