I love versatile jewelry that can go with any outfit. These simple clear briolette beads can be matched to go with any outfit simply by changing out the ribbon.
My original inspiration came from the Halcyon Halo Necklace ($32) from Anthropologie. I loved the aqua with the clear crystals. But then I took it a step further wondering if I could change out the ribbon and bring some more versatility to it.
Supplies:
2 small lobster claps
2 crimp beads
2 ribbons ends for each color ribbon you make
1/4” grosgrain ribbon
jewelry pliers
lighter to seal the ribbon
clear crystal beads (mine were Crystal 6 x 9mm Glass Teardrops from Bliss Beads ($3.99 retail) found at Joann Fabrics)
jewelry wire
scissors
1. 84 beads come on the strand. That will make two necklaces. So divided them and restring 42 of the beads onto the beading wire. Attach a lobster clasp to each end with a crimp bead holding it in place.
2. Cut two lengths of ribbon. Crimp the ribbon with the ribbon end. Do the same with the second length.
3. Make two small bows. Singe the ends with a lighter in order to seal them so they will not fray.
4. Now you can either hot glue the bows in place or slide the ribbon end through the back of the bow. This extra step adds some feminine flair but also covers up the unsightly silver findings a little.
You can see by the picture below that you can slide the bow up and down the necklace. Slide the bow all the way down so it covers the ribbon ends.
5. Attach the lobster clasp to the ribbon ends on both sides.
6. Now tie tit at the height you want it. Cut off any extra ribbon and singe the ends so they do not fray. I like leaving the ribbon long because I think it looks cute hanging in the back.
Enjoy your versatile, interchangeable, adjustable, crystal briolette necklace!
Cute! I'll have to give this project a whirl!
Love it!
Your never ending imaginativeness amazes me!
I love, LOVE this! Thanks for sharing. hugs xo
Totally cute!
Thats completely adorable! 🙂
Really sweet necklace, Beckie. Love it!
Lovely!! I like your version a lot. 🙂
Oh so pretty! This may be just what I needed for Christmas gifts!
Adorable. I think I may have to try this one. I love the feminine ribbon.
i love this! it is so cute and simple!
what the heck?! Why didn't we make these while I was there?! Totally ca-UUTE!
Love! Will have to try 🙂
Oh my!!! this is so gorgeous and versatile.
Adorable! I love it and I am totally making one!
Oh, you definitely need to add these to your etsy shop! They are precious.
Ohhhh – love, love, love!
ok, I LOVE this! And I need to head to hobby lobby NOW to get my beads!
That's really cute and looks so do-able!
That is so cute!
These are so pretty and ingenious! Found you thru Amanda at Serenity Now.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
This is incredibly cute! I love everything about it – especially that you can coordinate it with your outfit! Thanks for sharing!!!
So clever!
Very cute! Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
Ok that is soooo cute! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the little bows. just whan I need… ok fine, want… but it's kinda the same, right? 🙂 heehee!
~Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
Great idea! I love it!
ooooh! i love that!
Becky
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Visiting from Strut Your Stuff
Fabulous! Love it 🙂
That is very clever! Love the versatility. Visiting from Show Your Stuff.
~Kimberlee
http://www.TheSpunkyDiva.blogspot.com
This is so cute, Love it. I really like that it changes, which is perfect, I like multi purpose things. I host a new weekly party, and would be so HAPPY if you checked it out. I love your blog, am totally getting lost in it, so many cute ideas everywhere. I am your happy newest follower. 🙂 Bella
Sooo pretty!
Bonnie 🙂
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Jane
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I love this necklace! I’m all about interchangeable pieces (more for the money)! I am looking for the supplies and I can’t seem to find the ribbon ends you used. Any advice?
Etsy? I know Joann Fabrics, Hobby Lobby and Michaels have them. Where have you looked?
I really love this! I think it’ll make a fun Christmas gift for my friend!
Hope she loves it! 🙂
Great work, perfect wedding gift. 🙂
Glad you like it! 🙂