Instructions about making bead and wire rings? (ooooooh, shiny...)

Does anyone else make bead and wire jewellery? I want to make small giftie rings, w/ 1-3 beads on them, in silver and gold-coloured wire.
I think I've figured out the basics, but if there are any instructables, videos, tutorials or tips around, I'd welcome them.

I've already hit up thorngrovefor advice...