How to replace costume jewelry stones

If you have costume jewelry missed stones, you have not to throw out those costume jewelry pieces just yet. Replacing faux gemstones and pearls can be a snap if you follow these directions.
1. Before start to work, buy a suitable replacement stone. If you are looking to replace a stone of an unusual shape, you might want to head over to a thrift or charity store and look through their costume jewelry selection. Determine which gemstone or pearl will fit into the costume jewelry setting. Consider your costume jewelry piece and experiment with what size gemstone or pearl will fit best in the setting.
2. As you will work with glue, you have to protect your work surface with a newspaper or paper towels. Tear a small piece of the newspaper and dab glue on it. Apply the glue to the costume jewelry setting that is missing the stone. Use a pair of scissors to cut a cotton swab in half. Take the cotton swab and dip the cardboard end in the glue. Then, dab the glue into the costume jewelry setting.
3. Set the replacement stone in the costume jewelry setting. Use the tweezers to Pick up an appropriately sized stone or pearl with the tweezers and place the stone or pearl in the setting. Press the stone or pearl firmly into the setting with a clean cotton swab. Dip a cotton swab in the bowl of water and wipe excess glue away. Let the costume jewelry piece sit for 24 hours to dry.