DIY PROJECT # 14: THE NEON NECKLACE - VERSION 2

What can I say - I'm obsessed with neon jewelry. So here's another neon necklace I made using different textures of chain, and neon glass beads.  

To do this project, you'll need:

• Two different types of textured gold chain (I used a box chain, and a hyacinth-like chain)
• clasp
• jump rings
• neon glass beads
• connectors
• pliers
• wire cutters
• wire
• gold seed beads

Step 1: Attach your chains together with a connector. 

Step 2: Cut off half a foot of wire with your cutters, and attach the end to your chain. String on neon and seed beads, one after another. Attach the other end to your chain. 

Step 3: Close off your necklace with jump rings and clasp by using your pliers. 

DIY PROJECT # 13: THE STRUCTURAL NECKLACE 

I love shapes. In jewelry, geometric shapes have always looked (in my opinion) pretty darn awesome. So this necklace was a no-brainer when I saw the gray textured pendants at my local bead store. 


To make this necklace, you should have:

• gold chain, about 3/4 of a yard
• rectangular pendants
• wire
• wire cutters

Step 1: Take your chain, and cut it in half with your wire cutters. String three pendants onto your wire, and attach the wire to the end of one half of your chain. 

Step 2: Take another three pendants, and do the same. Repeat for a third time.

Step 3: Attach the end of your wire to the other half of your chain, and you're done. 

DIY PROJECT # 10: THE 3-6-9 NECKLACE

This necklace is so delicate and is great for layering. I've been making a lot of chunky statement necklaces lately that I wanted a change of pace. Delicate chain necklaces are especially versatile because it goes with everyday looks and work very well layered with other necklaces without looking too over the top. 

I found these awesome bright orange glass beads at Arton beads on Queen street. I love them for two reasons: 1) They were textured around the edges in this lovely gray pattern. 2) Each one was oddly shaped - almost heart-shaped (but not exactly).  

To make this, here's what you need:

• glass beads (I used orange, but any colour will do!)
• thin gold chain (three strands 14", 20", and 21")
• lobster clasp
• jump rings
• pliers
• wire

Step 1: Start with the smallest length of chain. Cut it in half so you have two halves. Take some wire and thread it through the end of one half of your chain. String three glass beads on it, then secure it to the end of the other end of the second chain. 

Step 2: Take your 20" and do the same thing as step 1, except this time use 6 glass beads instead of 3. 

Step 3: Repeat, but this time with 9 glass beads. (Hence the name - "3-6-9"). 

Step 4: Take your jump rings, open them, then string your chains through the jump rings. Attach a clasp, and then you're done!

Step 5: Wear it on its own, or layer with other necklaces!

DIY PROJECT # 9: THE TURQUOISE STATEMENT NECKLACE

I absolutely adore turquoise. So much so that I can't say this is the first time I've made a turquoise necklace - I made a similar one last year that I wear really often. For those of you just starting off making jewelry, I wouldn't recommend purchasing turquoise stones right off the bat as they can be quite pricey. I waited until I was more comfortable and confident about making necklaces before I started buying these gorgeous stones. The stones I used for this project cost me $15 a strand (which can make two of these necklaces). But that is a steal - I've been going to the bead store where I purchased them at for awhile, so the owner gave me 50% discount. Originally they cost about 30 dollars. I'm sure if I really tried looking online (i.e. Ebay or Etsy) I wouldn't need to break my bank, but I haven't been really proactive about searching. 


This design is really simple but makes quite the statement! To do this project, you'll need to set aside half an hour and gather the following materials:

• turquoise stones (elongated shape - they come in many shapes but I thought this shape created a nice tribal feel).  
• rose gold chain 
• clasp
• gold seed beads
• fishing line

Step 1: Start by measuring out the length of your chain. You'll need two strands (about half a foot each). 

Step 2: Take your fishing line, string it through the end of one chain. Take your first turquoise stone, and string it through the line. Make sure your line is doubled through the stone, as this creates greater strength. 

Step 3: String a gold bead next to your stone. Repeat this until you have 11 stones, and 10 beads. 

Step 4: To attach your line to the chain, double back your line through the last stone and secure it with a knot there. When you double back through the last stone, it guarantees that your knot won't come undone. If you want, you can add greater security by dabbing some E6000 glue on it. 

Step 5: Attach your clasp. You can use any clasp really, but mine was a fancy one that couldn't be attached with a jump ring so I used fishing line instead. Works just the same!

And voila! You got yourself an expensive looking turquoise statement necklace. Wear it with t-shirt and jeans, or use it to complete a formal look.