December 14, 2011

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:

  1. This is so incredibly gorgeous! So creative too! LOVE this DIY.

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  2. Great color selection! Perfection

    Xx. Patience

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  3. In love with this necklace!! Can I buy it!? haha It turned out amazingly!

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  4. ...so smart!...great idea!

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  5. LOVE LOVE this necklace. This is really fun and creative, and so colorful. I'm a huge fan of this piece. Thanks for posting!

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  6. LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Its so fun and creative--this is a great piece.

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  7. Jenny, your DIY's ROCK. Been wanting that necklace since I saw it, and now I have hope;)
    Thanks so much!!

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  8. I want that necklace!!! It's stunning! Can you make one for me? Please and thank you! :)

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  9. Wow, that's impressive! Great idea to use nail polish too.

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  10. I love this! And this is something I think I could actually pull off :)
    xoxo J

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  11. what!? That is crazy good!

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  12. Good job girl! It turned out great! Now let's see it in an outfit post! Hehee.. ;o)

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  13. Very pretty! And I would have never thought to use nailpolish for color!
    Nancy xo

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  14. 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!!!

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  15. BRILLIANT!(in a singy voice)I've got to make one of these. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. 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!

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  17. OMG, this is simply beautiful! Also great colors!

    silkchocolate.blogspot.com

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  18. Great DIY!!! Love every step, this is simple and fun and the outcome is beautiful!

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

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  19. That is an amazing DIY! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  20. wow, I never would have thought of using nail polish! Amazing!

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  21. Love this..... such a great idea...

    xxx
    ceo

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  22. This is absolutely awesome.

    Thanks Jenny May!

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  23. So beautiful! And so easy to make! Loved the idea of using nail polish, and love the impressive end result. Thanx for sharing :)

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  24. This is incredible, and I am all about statement necklaces! Cannot wait to try!

    xoxo,

    Carly

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  25. this is stunning, i posted to my blog =) wonderful

    http://totalblur.blogspot.com/

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  26. How frikkin' clever to use nail polish!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Loveeee this (and your blog).

    xo

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  27. this turned out beautifully! can't wait to see more amazing DIYs
    Erin @ www.thanksimadeitblog.com

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  28. 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

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  29. Love this necklace! I'm definitely going to try making on ASAP!

    XO-Courtney

    http://www.courtneyontherocks.com/

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  30. Did you use glass or plastic beads?

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