When Soph and I first saw THOSE striking images from the Chanel Fall 2012 runway our hearts basically gave out. We just couldn’t resist getting our hands on some of those jagged edged, violet colored amethyst and crystal gems then DIY’ing until our little fingers bled.
p.s. thank you to those who came out to our haute-DIY event at soho house last night where we made variations of this crystal necklace along with these and this and those and these. xx
How to: DIY Raw Crystal Necklace
You will need:
16 inches of chain
5 raw crystal or amethyst beds
2 jump rings
clasp
6 inches of 24 gauge wire
1. Cut two 8 inch pieces of chain. Thread your wire through one end of chain. Create a loop with the chain inside leaving 1/4 inch excess wire. Wrap excess wire.
2. Thread gemstones through the wire attached to chain.
3. Repeat step 1, attaching the other end of chain. Wrap and cut remaining wire. Attach clasp with jump rings.
Photos: because im addicted for stylehive in collaboration with Sophie Monet
28 comments
Wow!!!! That is simply GORGEOUS!! Cant believe you made that yourself 😀 thats awesome!! 🙂 love it!
Cute DIY GERI
Enjoy this NECKLACE..
Have a nice week.
Kss from MUNICH
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This necklace is awesome. I must own one. And if I have to make it myself… so be it! Thx for sharing.
OH THIS IS GREAT. DEFINITELY A D.I.Y I WANT TO TRY!
X ELLE
Thanks guys! So glad you're into it.
We bought strands of crystals and amethysts so they came with holes in them. You can buy the strands at bead stores, Michaels or online. We happened to find these at the LA gem show which is beyond! Highly recommend the gem shows if you're into jewelry making – everything is much cheaper and higher quality.
Hope that helps!
xx,
G
This is simply beautiful! Here is my take on DIY jewelry and I love it too bit.ly/H5Ig02
This is simply beautiful. Here is my take on DIY jewelry project and I love it too bit.ly/H5Ig02
Beautiful necklace! Will have to give it a try. Thank you for the idea!
Looks great! I wish i was that talented!!!
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http://www.astrogallery.com/about-us-topmenu-129.html THE ASTRO GALLERY OF GEMS is a Great place to pick up your stones for this project!
beautiful necklace.
I especially love the purple shirt in the photo actually. where did you get it? 🙂
beautiful necklace.
I especially love the purple shirt in the photo actually. where did you get it? 🙂
The necklace is beauitful..
A all round necklace to wear with anything and all around events.
I love this! Where did you get the crystals from?
I love this idea. I really want to make it but I think I may have got the wrong size beads (I bought them online ugh)… mine are 3/4" – 1in…too small??
how did you make the holes through the crystals??
Essential step is missing:
How to put holes in your crystals
So pretty – love it – but please, please share who makes/or where you got that cool purple t-shirt, TY!
Your DIY Series is so inspiring! I will try this one for sure 'cause I love making my own jewerly. xoxo
this is such an awesome tutorial, i love the necklace, it looks soo gorgeous! x
Did you buy the crystals with the holes already in them or did you have to make them?
Question: where did you get the beads??
Where can I find these crystals online? How much should I expect to pay? Love ALL your DIY but I don't have much options to buy supplies in Minneapolis 😉
This necklace is so gorgeous!
Me gusto l a idea, puedes dar clases de joyeria con cuarzos?