buying vs DIYing REAL gold jewelry

[@donniep.1513]

lol at “she’s going to start driving next year so let her get her belly button pierced” I don’t understand the logic but I’m with mom.

[@rachelburton348]

I think it's basically like saying, "if we're going to trust her to drive a vehicle we can to trust her to make her own decisions about what to do with her body."

[@donniep.1513]

@@rachelburton348 that actually makes sense! Thanks, Rachel.

[@LittleH0pper]

I thought that too🤔

[@JavierAmourMJ]

The peach tone outfit is EVERYTHING

[@marianeaquino394]

I'm sooo in love with it! I'll definitely try to thrift something similar

[@Housewarmin]

“Yea I know you’ll come back” sounds like she gave you that as collateral 😂

[@lottekoerts3615]

Would love a silver version! This was so fun and informative

[@digitalis-y9h]

With silver you can just get some silver wire (silver wire is very affordable) a cheap creme brulee torch, lighter gas, silver solder and silver flux and sanding paper and you can make a whole bunch of midi/mini stacking rings. Super easy to do and won't set you back more than 30-35 euro.

[@ellenklinger7549]

Former jeweler here: rio grande jewelry supply is a great site for fine metals and jewelry supplies. You can buy any type of material your heart desires and they cater to a variety of skill levels.

[@CapulloDeOwlLuLee]

Mejuri sounds like an old person from the Deep South saying “My Jewelry”.

[@wisewillow7530]

i thought it was french , if you say it in a french accent as Me-zer-E, instead of like american like missouri? XP idk its just looks like a french word and im studying french right now. I just googled and its a french comapny soooo XP

[@bunnycrofts8127]

I was thinking a real fancy person saying "marjorie." Think cheryl from archer's hoity-toity persona.

[@chefsusie17]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@wisewillow7530]

@@bunnycrofts8127 XP yes

[@yllojyelhsa]

Forreal I was thinking of my mom and aunt the whole time

[@whatlikeitshardd]

me watching this with a drawer full of costume jewelry: 👁👄👁

[@kaseyactis7848]

I’m wearing my bottom of the line rings from H&M that I’ve been wearing for two years but I bought a ton so I replace them once they tarnish lol 😂

[@juniperraupp8450]

Hey you do you and coustume jewelry is fun I make nice jewelry and costume jewelry .

[@alishacrswartz]

I read this as custom jewelry and I was like, damn, girl u rich

[@tysonb3568]

I live in NYC, so many rich women wear costume Jewelry Its fine :)

[@Alethia_]

My favorite kind of jewelry is usually stainless steel. It's way cheaper, water safe, it doesn't tarnish, or turn your fingers green/blue. Plus I just really like jewelry that can take a pounding- I'm rough on shit.

[@cb9825]

have you heard of rhodium plated silver? it does everuthing you wrote about and looks like white gold. relatively cheap! I'll never buy common silver without rhodium again, tarnish removal annoys me.

[@llamasugar5478]

I’m planning to have the diamonds from my engagement ring, an anniversary ring I got from my MIL, and my Aunt’s engagement ring combined into one ring. I’m planning to use stainless steel for the band and have the stones channel set because I, too, am rough on shit. 😉

[@edennis8578]

You can even buy rings with stones in stainless steel now. I bought 2 identical cz rings, one in stainless and one in rhodium plated sterling silver. They look identical to me. I have to check for the sterling stamp to find the silver one.

[@sweatersleeve]

Maybe you could repurpose the ring she gifted you and add it to your necklace since it is too sharp to wear on your finger

[@evicaf4e]

Yess

[@potatopockets4980]

I make my own rings out of wire all the time, I don’t know how to solder, so I found the easiest way to close it is to twist it around then squish it into a knot then wear it like the knot is a stone. One of my fav rings I wear is one I made out of copper wire from when my dad rewired his bathroom lol.

[@rtd1791]

Same here. First piece I ever made was a copper wire ring closed with a knot. I made it when I was 11 out of wire I took from my stepdad’s tool box. I still have it. I’ve been making jewelry ever since. I always say that the best part of being able to make jewelry is being able to remake jewelry. When I become tired of a piece, I just break it apart and turn it into something else. Learning to solder is pretty easy. I encourage you to learn to do it because it expands your options. It’s fun too. Plus you’ll be able to solder jump rings which is eliminates the annoyance of jump rings coming apart.

[@atinysadskeletoncarriediny4914]

my cousin made me a copper wire ring when we were little lol

[@BlueFox394.]

The best wire that I've had while making rings is basic non tarnish craft wire from michaels. Works great. I get size 20 gauge and it's perfect for dainty rings, and its sturdy enough to hold it's shape. Edit: its about $5 or less for about 6 yards depending on which brand you get it can be either cheaper or about the same price.

[@savannahs7252]

BlueFox11 do you (Sauter/sodder?) it? I’d like to make rings but i have no experience with that. Do you think it could be glued close with E-6000 or something? :)

[@BlueFox394.]

@@savannahs7252 I personally don't. I use pliers and scissors to cut and bend the wire. You dont need glue to close the ring. If you wrap the ring around something round (about the size of your finger) and cut it. Both sides should match up to where you dont need glue. To make designs you could always search up videos on yt. (Beginner ring making with craft wire) or something along the lines of that. Sodding would burn the outter protective coating which helps it not tarnish so I wouldn't do that. (The wire isn't that hard to bend anyways) Good luck crafting!

[@savannahs7252]

BlueFox11 thank you so much!!! I really appreciate the help (:

[@jessicarae01]

@@savannahs7252 riogrande.com has a lot of really cheap jewelry making jewelry supplies. they're high quality as well. getting all the supplies you'd need to solder is a bit pricy, and i've personally struggled with soldering gold jewelry in comparison to silver jewelry. you can always just line the ends up the best you can and wear it like that too

[@savannahs7252]

jessica rae thank you so much! I really appreciate that info. I’ll definitely look into that company so I can start getting supplies (:

[@T_doodle_77]

Very cool, Kelsy! You should add the "gifted" ring to the jump ring on your necklace, too. Two solid circles and a hallow one. Almost like the riddle in Clash of the Titans! Lol

[@amelnasr3724]

Hope she sees this, it'll look so good😍

[@susannahwoodham2395]

This is honestly my favorite video ever. I wish I had hundreds of videos like this where people are just talking about their special little pieces and why they like them!

[@literaturegeek1570]

The style of this video ist great. I was a big fan of the vlogs and so I enjoy those longer mixed videos. 👍👍👍

[@dl7400]

Praises to the Editor of this video! Enjoyed the editing very much! Kelsey, thank you so much for the gold education!

[@jokevandenbroeck107]

Loved the new style of video when Kelsey sat down and give advise about the different golds!! sadly enough I only wear silverrrr

[@LifeLostSoul]

Yes!! I'm so happy to have more vlog style videos on the main channel. I also only wear silver. It would be nice if they would do a fallow up for sliver. There is white gold that is pretty much silver color.... but why spend more?

[@kaseyactis7848]

I only wear gold

[@LifeLostSoul]

@@kaseyactis7848 For some people gold just doesn't work for their complexion.

[@allysonb210]

I look like crap in gold

[@digitalis-y9h]

Je kan hetzelfde doen met zilver. Dun zilverdraad, zilver soldeer en vloeimiddel kopen. Creme brulee brandertje, aanstekergas en schuurpapier van de action kopen. En dan kan je een heel aantal dunne zilveren ringetjes maken. Ik heb het zelf ook gedaan en het heeft me niet meer dan 35 euro gekost voor een stapel dunne zilveren ringetjes.

[@madssaucexx5250]

I love when you guys go to local places! You're the only channel i watch that's located near me (about an hour away) and its so satisfying that i could conceivably GO to these places 😁

[@Charmaine._]

Kelsey: $68 is not bad. Me: cries in poor.

[@feraguilar4175]

Yess!! This is the kind of vloggy/chill-DIY content I was hopping for after the vlogs went away!

[@carolynfrankly3045]

Soldering is lowkey super easy and a pretty useful skill would recommend learning, however practice on some shitty base metals before you start working with the good stuff

[@laurennn9393]

I agree! I solder at work all the time and it's pretty easy. It would also be so fun to watch a video where they try to learn!

[@rebeckagilbert2905]

Umm soldering on base metal is really hard. When you have a mixed metal you can't always get the correct solder. Are you taking about a solder iron or a torch?

[@carolynfrankly3045]

Rebecka Gilbert torch. I’m a metals major dude I have a pretty decent grasp on soldering base metals. Silver jewlery solder is pretty cheap are sheets of nonferrous base metal- ferrous too but like that’s a whole different thing.

[@laurennn9393]

@@rebeckagilbert2905 both. Basic soldering can be tricky to understand at first but simple once you get the hang of it

[@Beth_Seren]

You can also wrap the plier jaws with painter’s tape. As you work with wire, it work hardens. It will also harden with wear (as it gets bent, etc.). The jump ring ends will stretch open. For comfort and quality, soldered is best. Especially if you wear nice textiles or have children. The ends will cause pulls in fabric (which might cost more than buying handmade artisan jewelry). The sharp ends may also scratch skin.

[@laperez92]

Hi Kelsey! A great sustainable company that I’ve purchased gold from is Automic Gold. They’re a small company out of NYC and they use all recycled and sustainable solid yellow and white gold. They have several midi rings and even offer custom work! Love how the necklace turned out ❤️

[@56freckles]

Love that they're sustainable and inclusive! Shelbizzleee just did a roundup of sustainable jewelry brands on her channel if anyone is in the market.

[@Ingridlosneslokken]

I love your personality Kelsey! I just love how it's been shining through the videos lately, with the small "bloopers" and just you being you 😄😍 love it!

[@leeshabroda]

Awww my heart! "I know you'll come back" 💕💕💕

[@jamalrana8504]

The simplicity of this jewellery is so classy and clean. Love it

[@sophiawatroba4227]

Kelsey eating that Tim Horton's donut is literally a mood.

[@charliekristen9133]

this was like 90% Kelsey shopping and 10% DIY...y'all thirsty for content I guess but it doesn't have to be good??? feeling disappointed with this channel lately

[@sophiawatroba4227]

Charlie Kristen, it was mostly Kelsey shopping. This video was probably just toned down because Becky wasn't in it.

[@johnchristopherson2487]

Charlie Kristen I don’t think that just because they’re a DIY Chanel doesn’t mean they can’t post other stuff. Like lifestyle. I like seeing the ins and outs of this stuff, but that’s just me. 😊

[@kcanded]

I can't believe she put that donut down with only about 2 bites left! I would have said "hold off videoing until I'm done with this here delicious donut".

[@charliekristen9133]

@@johnchristopherson2487 thru literally have a channel for lifestyle stuff... anyways all I was saying was that this was mostly a shopping video and not diy... misleading title and boring content. my opinion isn't wrong just bc you think so

[@AnnieNailTech]

Another type of midi ring to make, with no soldering, is to create a ring similar to the swirled end ring. Make a swirl on one end, wrap the wire 2 or 3 times around the ring mandrel (or whatever you use) and end with another swirl. That way, there is no soldering and you can fit whatever finger you want including making it a ring to fit your actual finger size. (Hope that made sense 😉)

[@doodlebugkw]

I really liked kelsey’s science talk!

[@elecops9825]

Great video, Kelsey, very fun and informative! I never knew that my necklaces kept twisting around because the clasp is heavier than the charm. I might combine charms/ DIY my necklaces so they are heavier. You’ve definitely inspired me to start DIYing/ changing my jewellery up.

[@jennyreed3331]

All the jewelry you own/make is so dainty and beautiful! Also are you guys planning on doing more wedding DIYs in the spring? I'm getting married this year so I could use some ideas and I loved the DIYs you did for Becky's wedding!

[@LieselBee_]

SO this video was beautiful and so aesthetically pleasing. The shots of your jewelry in the beginning and the outfit you were wearing when you explained the different qualities of gold jewelry...AMAZING. Also it was v informative so THANK YOU

[@mayakirkegaard]

Was literally watching a bunch of your old videos, because I was waiting for a new one to come out, and then this comes out!!!

[@silviaponce3848]

Ahh... Jewelry, gold and DIY? Girl after my own heart 😍🌟✨ this was super helpful because I struggle a lot finding dainty, simple rings like these in the shops. I will definitely buy some gold chain and do something.

[@KellyBeth]

I love this so much!! Another tip for avoiding scratches when using pliers is to wrap the ends of the pliers in masking tape! Even nicer pliers can sometimes leave marks, but wrapping the tape around a few times can prevent it. I'm currently taking metalsmithing/jewelry making classes and that's a tip I was given by my instructor!

[@caitlinconnelly5347]

Could you use the square wire ring as a halo charm surrounding the coin pendant you got? It would be a good use of a ring too sharp to wear normally.

[@lalalalalalalala8111]

Where did you get the outfit from 8:48 during scientific Kelsey time? I love how everything is basically the same colour and it would look great with my hair! @TheSorryGirls

[@MilaNnitious]

I must say I really love the MAJURIty of the jewelry Kelsey made'm.

[@mylifelizabeth]

Can we take a minute and appreciate the great editing style? 👏🏼

[@juniperraupp8450]

Me watching this as a jewelry maker makes me so happy that they researched stuff on jewelry. But i think coustume jewelry can be really fun especially for necklaces that you only wearing once in awhile !

[@lenalight3788]

So happy to see another jewelry video made! Jewelry dabbler/maker here too! If I may, you and Becky should look into taking a jewelry class-like you did with pottery- you will be hooked! That is what happened with me, I wanted to make small simple rings and fix all my broken stuff (I did make a chain ring too, love them, I looped a little tiny pearl on a wire and attached it as well) and I became obsessed! I remember Becky enjoying making jewelry in the last jewelry video you guys made. One class will teach you how to solder and some basics of manipulating metal with heat and hammer and world is your oyster!!! I think you guys will be really good at it and rewards will last a lifetime; it is also recyclable, which is what I love about working with gold and sterling or fine silver. Melt some scrap gold with simple creme brulee torch, hammer it and file it into shape and then solder it to a sterling silver band- two tone one of the kind ring that is your size and you can always turn it into something else later. Not to be one of those people but here is my tiny shop- I do this as a hobby-for reference! Love you, girls!!! My favorite channel! www.etsy.com/shop/SparklePin

[@emmsue]

I have my conch pierced too, it took a full year to heal but I also had the same problem you had. The longer post kept getting bumped and irritated the piercing! Also soldering (or properly braising) is a great skill to learn!

[@1Also]

8:39 someone’s embracing her autumn palate

[@StellaTV4]

I have been missing the vlogs so much and this is totally satisfying the craving :) I love the casual style of video and it was very informative. Thanks!

[@jessicarae01]

if you're looking to make rings and click on the wire link in their description, id really recommend using half hard wire instead of dead soft! it'll hold its shape much better, but it is a little harder to shape and work with

[@tinacastro8372]

They sell pliers that are covered so that they won’t scratch the metals you use. They grip your wires without scratching the surface.

[@mercedeswinter7902]

I love the feel and style of this video! Very different from what you guys usually do but I love it!

[@joes3008]

KELSEY THIS LEATHER SKIRT IS A VIBE

[@haileyhunt7489]

Love the new content! I really like your personality. You seem so calm and happy lately.

[@kiad3001]

That peach outfit is soooo dope!

[@56freckles]

Would love to see how sustainability can be apart of this conversation! There are really cool brands using recycled metals so their jewelry isn't taking more metal from the Earth. (Shelbizzleee just did an video about sustainable jewelry brands, and I know The Sorry Girls talks about sustainability in other areas)

[@Amall1]

Dude! The conch was my favorite piercing and the easiest the sleep with! It tucks in your ear and keeps from hitting your pillow.

[@jasminavery-boyce7003]

Super informative, I'm actually inspired and have been searching for this sort of vid for a while! Thank you 🙏 (this vid made me subscribe 😁 you got me)

[@llamasugar5478]

I grew up in IL, and never heard the term “boob” for the clasp before. We just called it a clasp, but when it got to the front one was supposed to make a wish and move it to the back in one motion to make the wish come true.

[@adablair2562]

As a person who owns a cuff ring, BO Ho was right it gets caught on everything.

[@MyTaylordCloset]

Nylon tip pliers won't mark up your wire.

[@TimiKomo]

The breakdown of gold quality was super helpful!

[@c0ldlight1]

I love making wire rings - I twist the wire around itself though so its sturdier/decorative. Just clamp two wire ends into a clamp, and then hold the pliers closed and twist it likes youre making rope. it holds the twisted shape. Then you have a texture to your rings!

[@blueuluru9037]

So adorable Loved this! I guess i just LOVE diy videos with you two

[@lexiefretz2188]

I love that you buy high quality jewelry! I have super sensitive skin and have to be careful even with gold filled, or else I will swell up and break out. Check out your local pawn shops for solid gold rings and jewelry. Love your taste. 🥰

[@3llevate]

You can use pliers with a thin layer of teflon or silicone on them or use the microfiber from your glasses to wrap around your wire so it doesn't scratch.. Also you could have made your open ring by threading a tiny crystal on each open end and securing with epoxy or even hammering the ends to stop it from falling off

[@unaschattenherz7051]

You should totally try a hammered surface. So pretty!

[@pameladawn1654]

I have been thinking of getting more into jewelry making and I am so glad I found your vid. I will go back and watch the other one too. You could put your chain ring in front of the one that she gave you thats too big to hold it on better.

[@storiesinthedust]

oooo i love the one you made with the little swirls at the end! so cute!

[@katrinapineda6873]

Etsy is a really good place for dainty, gold jewelry that cost a fraction of mejuri pieces. I also go to a local "gold market" where prices are super cheap at around US$50 per gram. The designs are quite dated but still worth to look around to get solid gold. I wish there's something like The Beadery here cause I've been wanting to make my own jewelry these days :(

[@rtd1791]

The great thing is that it no longer matters where you live. Shipwreck beads, Fire Mountain , Rio Grande, etc sell online. Heck even Amazon has a ton of jewelry making supplies. Places like Fire Mountain offer a great deal of knowledge and have lots of project instructions. Many online retailers also have KZbin channels. Fire Mountain does.

[@katrinapineda6873]

rtd1791 Thank you! I will look into them

[@Wredniara]

You look stunning in those apricot pastels :D

[@aimeey2859]

Where is your rectangle diamond ring from? I want a very simple ring for my wedding/engagement ring and I love that one.

[@kapeamalia2743]

I like the combo of vlog and traditional video! Just wish there were more :)

[@isabellekuffner944]

I really hope you reach 2mil soon, you are so deserving of it!! 💕

[@iamjessjoy]

I LOVED this! So fresh, such beautiful editing and attention to detail too. More of these pls 😍

[@rebeccareagan6711]

Okay I love these jewelry videos and I think it would be really cool for you guys to do more Mejuri inspired jewelry diys! I feel like they’re really trendy right now on the internet and for good reason. It might be cool if you guys were gifted some items from them/sponsored by them and then tried to recreate the items and compare the prices and time that it took to make them? Or even just showing some jewelry they make you and making other diy jewelry that compliments it. But anyway I wouldn’t be surprised if they reached out to you guys after this video :)

[@usernamemadison]

oh my gawd! the piercer's vulpix tattoo is so awesome :D

[@karineyoussef2449]

I loved this!! 🧡 I love all your personal jewelry Kelsey! Yay for a new piercing!!

[@theoutcastparade]

can you and becky create a diy organizer/storage for jewelry but specifically small dainty jewelry like your small circle pendant necklace? i find that thin-chain necklaces always get tangled up together and it deters me from wearing them lol. thank you!

[@lanak99]

Loved this video!! Super informative, great editing and casual like a vlog/follow me around type video. Great work TSG Team! 💛 only feedback I have is the font on the gold lesson portion of the video was a tad hard to see, but that could also be because I'm supposed to wear reading glasses...🤓

[@nfcapps]

Just take the pendant on your necklace that always turns and put it on the clasp side. You could use a jump ring and just literally attach it to the clasp ring.

[@crazycatcowlady4440]

What an interesting video idea! I’d love to see a clothing related one too or maybe your favourite pieces to stay warm and comfy! You girls always look so good 😏❤️ lol

[@portaljulia]

it also helps to wrap the pliers in tape so as not to scratch the jewlery!!

[@Torr.explores]

This video was so fun.

[@heatherwylie4743]

Wow now I need a chain ring!! I didn't know they were that easy to make!

[@Keriedawayy]

This was really neat! I used to make jewelry a lot growing up and I loved getting to feel like a kid again :)

[@slowerhell]

Kelsey, If you ever have an infected piercing don't take it out!! The hole can close up and the infection can get trapped inside your body. If it's really bad of course go to the dr for a round of antibiotics but most infected piercings can heal on their own with a good cleaning regimen. I'm not a doctor so do your own research but I used to work at body jewelry shop and I've had all the piercings.

[@Nicki13Lover]

Love a video where I learn something(s) new! I've wanted to start investing in better quality jewelry and this was great way to start learning how to go about it!

[@KMayflower]

I have some gold plated jewelry and it's heavily plated and it's the best jewelry for a great price. It doesn't not turn my fingers green, but I don't wear in the shower or anything, but then again, I don't wear my gold in the shower either.

[@theOGdebb]

Love the Jeffree star moment ❤️. I’ve never wanted those rings, but now I want some 😂😂

[@sunkisssmile]

Love these type of videos, when you involve jewelry.

[@msysaor]

I have the open cuff ring from Mejuri and absolutely love it! The three rings I have from them look good and dainty 😍

[@cassidy2017]

I’ve never heard someone call the clasp on a necklace a boob? Is that a thing? I’m from Ohio so maybe it’s not an American term but it took me way too long to figure out what you meant by “this pendant is too light and let’s my boob show”

[@MarissaNix]

I think it's a Kelsey and her family thing? I vaguely remember her talking about it in a vlog a while ago. For me, it's not a thing, but also American here. :)

[@TheSerafinaRose]

I call it a lobster claw or just a clasp and I’m Canadian. Could be regional? Dunno!

[@traceysjodin]

I live in Wisconsin & we called it a boob growing up

[@ReggieUnderbelly]

I live on the other side of Canada and we call it a boob. It was funny for kids at school to yell "your boob is showing!" when someone's necklace clasp showed, maybe the technical term really is boob, or maybe it's just a silly joke that made it's way into the common vernacular, but either way it is common term in BC.

[@stardreamerlove]

From Ohio too and it’s definitely a real thing. Especially in middle school because they thought it was funny...

[@anazuniga3793]

Kelsey is so gorgeous 😍😍

[@chrisgack2044]

How do you get those house plants looking so good?

[@sophiawatroba4227]

When you beat the youtube notification because you live on youtube...

[@daisyfernandez2572]

Sophia Watroba hell yeah same lol

[@navyknight1372]

Yay ! Excited for this one !!

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

Those are so great on you! I don't think I'd ever be able to wear that style ring... I would lose them!

[@claricegoetz]

Love love love this! Learned so much from this, thanks for bringing us along on your little journey!

[@AJ-in3wg]

Can you do sterling silver jewelry?

[@n.i482]

Does anyone else miss them doing plant content?! 🌱🌵🌿

[@n4nn3rss]

more plants !!

[@makayladavis9403]

Love this video really mixed up your content and this was something I didn’t even know I wanted to see!! And would live to see more vids like this!! Loveeeee thisssssss Chanel!!!

[@alexamandes8872]

I have my rook pierced and it took almost a whole year for mine to heal too. I’m pretty sure that’s normal for piercings like that I love how informative this video was btw and you looked gorg in that monochrome look 😍

[@shann127]

Loved this vid💙💙 Please do more of making ur own jewelry 💙💙

[@LifeLostSoul]

OMG I'm Soo happy with the style of this video!!!! So happy with the vlog style diys videos on the main channel. And just super high quality vlog contact.

[@decembersixx6237]

Great video! I'm inspired to try these!