How to Create Coin Jewellery
Coin jewelry can be simple to create and can make a very unique gift.
The first step is to choose a coin that is special to you or the person you will be giving the jewelry to. A familiar and easy to locate coin would be a US quarter, nickel, or dime. For those who are from or have visited other countries or those with specific hobbies and interests like cats, plants, pandas, dogs or other wildlife there are many unique coins from several countries around the world. If you are looking for something a little extra then gold coin jewelry can be created the same way from many different gold coins purchased from mints either in the US or around the world. These unique Gold coins can be found in a variety of shapes and themes and some of the most popular include the Isle of Man cat series which are great for cat lovers and the China temple of heaven panda series coins are especially popular.
Once you have chosen a coin your next step is to purchase a gold or silver bezel and then mount your coin. Bezels for coins can be found on several sites on the web and can be purchased in standard measurements. Simply measure your coin and order the appropriate sized bezel for your coin in the corresponding finish. Mounting the coin is relatively simple to do by loosening the bezel by turning the small screw on top with a screwdriver. You then insert the coin making sure the pendant will be straight on your necklace and then tightening back up the screw to make sure the coin is nice and secure. After this you can polished and then finally the last step is to find a gold or silver chain that will go well with your coin pendant and slide your pendant on.
Your coin necklace will become the center of conversations and a will be a truly unique and much appreciated gift for others. If you want to give your gift an extra touch you can include a small card to explain the country or origin and minting date of the coin so that they can tell others about their unique gift. With so many different coins in circulation today the possibilities are truly endless. So have fun experimenting for yourself and others with this simple way to make great jewelry.
You can see examples of coin jewelry at http://www.coinjewelrystore.com.