DIY: Statement Necklace..

Hello Made By Girl readers! I'm Jenny May from the Swede Records.
I'm so honored to be on Jen's team! I really do hope you enjoy my DIY creations & that they inspire you to try something new for yourself.

For my first project, I decided to recreate this statement necklace that I found on Pinterest. My jaw just about dropped to the floor when I saw this beauty. I could not for the life of me find the necklace to purchase anywhere so I decided to give making one on my own a go...

First, gather your teardrop pendants (I found mine at an antique store for $25). The middle pendant should be bigger than the rest.

Be sure to test out different nail polish colors to find your desired color palette.

Start off by painting several coats of nail polish on each pendant but only paint one side of the crystals.

Let the pendants dry, then add a clear top coat for chip protection.

Next, securely place one gold brass ring in each small opening on the pendants.

Finally, position and set each pendant on the gold chain. I left about an inch of space between each crystal. The side of the crystal that is not painted should be facing outward as the color shines through beautifully.

Et voila! I was so happy with the end result. It turned out to be a lot easier than I thought and it only took a little over an hour!

Pair this necklace with a black dress and stilettos and you got yourself the perfect statement necklace for the Holidays!

If any of you readers make one of your own, be sure to send Jen or myself the results so we can share them! Happy Holidays!

34 comments

CaitlinDecember 14, 2011
This is so incredibly gorgeous! So creative too! LOVE this DIY.
White LacquerDecember 14, 2011
Great color selection! Perfection

Xx. Patience
JanelleDecember 14, 2011
In love with this necklace!! Can I buy it!? haha It turned out amazingly!
AnonymousDecember 14, 2011
...so smart!...great idea!
valhigginsDecember 14, 2011
LOVE LOVE this necklace. This is really fun and creative, and so colorful. I'm a huge fan of this piece. Thanks for posting!
valhigginsDecember 14, 2011
LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Its so fun and creative--this is a great piece.
Anna @ IHODDecember 14, 2011
Jenny, your DIY's ROCK. Been wanting that necklace since I saw it, and now I have hope;)
Thanks so much!!
Laurel J.December 14, 2011
I want that necklace!!! It's stunning! Can you make one for me? Please and thank you! :)
Jenny BevlinDecember 14, 2011
Super cute! Love it!!
In The Night SkyDecember 14, 2011
Wow, that's impressive! Great idea to use nail polish too.
JessiDecember 14, 2011
I love this! And this is something I think I could actually pull off :)
xoxo J
kayce hughesDecember 14, 2011
so fabulous!
UnknownDecember 14, 2011
what!? That is crazy good!
Jen ♥December 14, 2011
Good job girl! It turned out great! Now let's see it in an outfit post! Hehee.. ;o)
Marcus DesignDecember 14, 2011
Very pretty! And I would have never thought to use nailpolish for color!
Nancy xo
Drew {Coral Cafe}December 14, 2011
ummm...genius!! I am impressed with this!! I love that all it takes is nail polish to color those jewels!!
I must try this with my favorite color combo!!!
Jo DeeDecember 14, 2011
BRILLIANT!(in a singy voice)I've got to make one of these. Thanks for sharing.
L.A. in the bayDecember 15, 2011
oh my gosh, no way. This is genius! I am SO making these. I have a whole bag full of crystals that my aunt gave me that was left over from her lampshade.
Hello DIY project!
WIDLOVESPDecember 15, 2011
THAT'S BEAUTIFUL!
SreeBinduDecember 15, 2011
fab :) Jen
LisaDecember 15, 2011
OMG, this is simply beautiful! Also great colors!

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NataliDecember 15, 2011
Great DIY!!! Love every step, this is simple and fun and the outcome is beautiful!

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Farah of Legally StylishDecember 15, 2011
That is an amazing DIY! Thanks so much for sharing!
SDecember 15, 2011
wow, I never would have thought of using nail polish! Amazing!
Christina ElaineDecember 15, 2011
Love this..... such a great idea...

xxx
ceo
BJJDecember 18, 2011
This is absolutely awesome.

Thanks Jenny May!
Irwin NenneoDecember 28, 2011
So beautiful! And so easy to make! Loved the idea of using nail polish, and love the impressive end result. Thanx for sharing :)
Carly {a simple affair}January 03, 2012
This is incredible, and I am all about statement necklaces! Cannot wait to try!

xoxo,

Carly
UnknownJanuary 07, 2012
this is stunning, i posted to my blog =) wonderful

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UnknownJanuary 09, 2012
How frikkin' clever to use nail polish!!!!!!!!!!!!

Loveeee this (and your blog).

xo
Erin @ Thanks, I Made ItJanuary 09, 2012
this turned out beautifully! can't wait to see more amazing DIYs
Erin @ www.thanksimadeitblog.com
NicolaJanuary 15, 2012
i love this! i actually have that necklace from H&M yeeeeeeeeeeeeeears ago but my big middle gem fell off and the clasp is so tricky..no i will make my own

xx
CourtneyJanuary 22, 2012
Love this necklace! I'm definitely going to try making on ASAP!

XO-Courtney

http://www.courtneyontherocks.com/
JessaSOctober 18, 2012
Did you use glass or plastic beads?

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