41 Cheap And Easy DIY Jewelry Ideas
Updated on February 26, 2021
There’s nothing better than being able to show off your DIY crafts. Making your own jewelry can be a great conversation starter and a great way to set you apart from the crowd. You get to make your jewelry 100% your own!
In this list of 41 DIY jewelry pieces, we have bracelets, necklaces, and earrings for all styles and skill levels. You’re guaranteed to find something that fits your style and personality in this list.
DIY Jewelry
We’ve compiled a list of 41 easy DIY jewelry crafts for you that will be perfect for any occasion. Whether you like gold, silver, necklaces, earrings, or bracelets, we have you covered.
1. Wine Cork Necklace
Being able to reuse something you already have in your house is so fun and good for the environment. This DIY wine cork necklace is so cute and charming. You can make this necklace truly your own by switching up what type of paint you use. To make this necklace, you’re going to need a couple of old wine corks along with a few other materials. Find the directions here.
2. Geometrical Brass Necklace
This cute Geometrical Brass Necklace has a minimalist style to it and it’s also very easy to make. If you want to make the brass tubes bigger or smaller, you can by following the simple instructions here. To make this necklace, you’re going to need a chain, cutter, lobster clasp, and a few other supplies.
3. Rope Statement Necklace
If you’re looking for a statement piece necklace, then this is the one for you. This necklace is guaranteed o make you stand out and it’s even better when you get to tell people you made it. Even though this necklace is gorgeous, it’s very easy to make. You’re going to need some rope, scissors, embroidery thread, and a couple of other materials. Find the directions here.
4. DIY Glitter Earrings
If you don’t need a necklace at the moment, then these Glitter Earrings might be for you. They’re super cute and will help you stand out. The base of these earrings is made from polymer clay so you can make them as big or as small as you would like. Snag the directions here.
5. Wire Bracelets
Bangle-style bracelets are so in right now so you won’t want to miss out on this trend. Not only is this bracelet charming, it’s very affordable to make and also very easy. You’re going to need some golf wire, faux leather tassel, gold jump ring, and a few other materials. To find the rest of the directions, head here.
6. Half Moon Stone and Wood Necklace
This necklace is so simple and cute that it could go with almost any outfit. This is similar to the necklaces you would see in jewelry stores but you can DIY it for a fraction of the cost. To make this necklace, you’re going to need oven hardening clay, a knife, baking sheets, scissors, and hot glue along with a couple of other materials. Find the rest of the instructions here.
7. Ombre Brass Necklace
This is another fun and cute statement necklace. You can pick whatever color of embroidery thread you want for this necklace to make it fit your style. Whatever color you do end up choosing, you’re still going to need brass tubes, super glue, lobster clasp, jump ring, and a couple of other materials to make this necklace. Find the directions here.
8. Woven Necklace
Here’s another necklace that involved embroidery thread. Embroidery thread is such a great craft supply because it’s cheap and super easy to swap out colors. On top of embroidery thread, you’re going to need a chain, needle, piece of cardboard, tape, scissors, and a few other things. To find the instructions, head here.
9. Wooden Triangle Necklace Tutorial
Geometric shapes are all the rage right now, especially when it comes to jewelry. This Wooden Triangle Necklace is a great way to hop on that trend. You’re able to personalize this necklace by picking whatever color paint you’d like. If you prefer silver jewelry over gold, you can also opt for a silver chain. Snag the directions here.
10. DIY Colorful Tassel Necklace
Here’s another statement piece necklace. This Colorful Tassel Necklace will for sure allow you to stand out in a crowd. You’re going to need some rope, embroidery thread, scissors, and a few other supplies to make this necklace. To make this necklace match your style, you can choose whatever color embroidery thread you want. Find the directions here.
11. Long Leather Tassel Necklace
This Long Leather Tassel Necklace is so charming, simple, and easy to make. To make this necklace, you’re going to need a small chunk of time and only five materials. To snag the instructions, head here.
12. Simple Knotted Bracelet
This Simple Knotted Bracelet is the perfect jewelry DIY to do with kids. It’s so easy to make and there’s nothing better than when your kiddos get to wear the crafts they make. They love to show off their creative skills. You only need four materials to make this bracelet so find the directions here.
13. Toilet Paper Roll Bracelet
Toilet paper rolls are a staple in all kid’s crafts. This would be another great craft to do with kids considering how easy it is. For the pattern of this bracelet, you’re going to need multi-colored paper. You’re able to choose whatever kind of paper you want to make this bracelet your own. Grab the directions here.
14. Yarn and Chain Bracelet
Lately, we’ve been loving mixed texture pieces that combine chain with other materials. This bracelet does exactly that and it super easy to make. You’re going to need four materials and a short chunk of time. To snag the directions, head here.
15. Leather Bracelet with a Pearl
Here’s another DIY jewelry craft that would be perfect for kids. This piece involved simple materials such as scissors, jump rings, ribbon clasps, and a couple of other supplies. If you prefer white pearls over pink pearls, you’re able to swap to make this bracelet fit your style. Find the directions here.
16. Pearl Bracelet
This pretty blue Pearl Bracelet is so cute and it’s another easy craft that can be done with kids. All you’re going to need is some ribbon, pearl beads, a thread, and a needle. If the blue ribbon isn’t for you, then you can switch up the color of the ribbon to make it your own. Snag the directions here.
17. Elegant White Beads Bracelet
Pearls are so pretty and they’re perfect for almost any occasion. This Elegant White Beads Bracelet resembles pearls and will make the perfect accessory to whatever outfit you have on. You’re only going to need four materials to make this bracelet so find the directions here.
18. Color Block Stone Bracelet
This is such a cute and charming bracelet that’s super easy to make. Stones are so cool to incorporate into crafts and they’re also surprisingly simple to incorporate. For this bracelet, you’re going to need a stone, paint, tape, a jewelry chain, and a couple of other materials. Find the rest of the directions here.
19. Bracelet Knot
This Bracelet Know is so cute and creative. It’s easy to make but makes a wonderful and simple accessory. If you’re not a fan of the yellow color, you can use whatever color of leather rope you choose. That way, you can make this bracelet however you’d like. In addition to the leather rope, you’re going to need a few other materials. Find the directions here.
20. DIY Earrings Using Hot Glue Gun
Utilizing a hot glue gun to make earrings is not the norm but it’s actually very practical. These earrings are made from hot glue and they’re so charming and easy to make. If you’re looking to make these earrings your own, you can switch up what color of hot glue you use. To find the rest of the instructions, head here.
21. Seed Bead Fringe Earrings
Dangly earrings are so in right now and these DIY Seed Beas Fringe Earrings are the perfect way to hop on that trend without spending a fortune. These earrings can be made with low-budget and simple materials such as earring hooks, seed beads, a jewelry chain, and a few other materials. Find the rest of the directions here.
22. Glass Lens Necklace
This is such a cute and charming necklace. This Glass Lens Necklace involves paper on the inside of the necklace as the main design. In the image above, a floral pattern is shown but you can use whatever kind of paper you choose for your necklace. The full directions are here.
23. Multi Strand Seed Bead Necklace
This necklace is perfect for you if you’re looking for a statement piece. This Mult-Stand Seed Bead Necklace is so gorgeous and eye-catching as well. To make this necklace, you’re going to need seed beads, pearl beads, jewelry lines, and a couple of other materials. Snag the rest of the directions here.
24. DIY Concrete Necklace with Glitter
This is another easy DIY jewelry craft that you can do with kids. For this necklace, you’re going to need some particle cement mix, water, a spoon, scissors, tape, and a few other materials. Find the rest of the directions here.
25. DIY Brass Necklace
If you’re looking for rustic jewelry then this is the DIY for you. This Brass Necklace is so cute, charming, and rustic while still easy to make. To make this necklace, you’re going to need a small chunk of time and only seven craft supplies. To snag the rest of the directions, head here.
26. Knotted Fringe Statement Necklace
If you have tons of old fabric scraps lying around the house then this is the craft for you. This Knotted Fringe Necklace upcycles old fabrics scraps and turns them into a statement piece. You can use any scraps you have to make this necklace as creative as you want. To find the instructions, head here.
27. Wine Cork Earrings
These earrings are another way that you can upcycle things you have lying around your house. If you have a bunch of wine corks lying around you can transform them into these charming earrings. You’re going to need a couple of wine corks, a small chunk of time, and a few other materials. Find the full directions here.
28. DIY Chain Fringe Earrings
These cute Chain Fringe Earrings would look wonderful paired with a gold necklace. These earrings are dangly and you can adjust the length of the chains to however you’d like. To make these earrings, you’re going to need a small chunk of time and roughly 5 materials. Find the rest of the directions here.
29. Boho Leather Earrings
These Boho Leather Earrings are so cute and in style right now. You’re able to adjust the length of the leather to make them as long or as short as you’d like. To make these cute earrings, you’re going to need scissors, hoops, jump rings, leather cord, and a few other supplies. Find the full directions here.
30. DIY Fringe Brass Necklace
This Fringe Brass Necklace is made using embroidery thread, brass wire, jump rings, and a few other materials. It’s so cute and such a great statement piece. If you’re looking for the rest of the directions, head here.
31. DIY Wooden Necklace
This wooden necklace is so simple and cute. It’s not too bulky but it’s not boring either. To make this DIY necklace, you’re going to need a jewelry chain, tape, paint, a paintbrush, and a couple of other supplies. You can use whatever color of paint you’d like to make this necklace your own. Find the instructions here.
32. DIY Charm Leather Choker Necklace
Choker Necklaces are very in-style right now and to hop on this tread, you can make this DIY leather choker necklace. It’s super easy to make and very inexpensive. To make this necklace, you’re going to need a leather strip, scissors, a clasp, jewelry chains, and a couple of other materials. To find the full instructions, head here.
33. DIY Gilded Polymer Clay Triangle Necklace
This geometric necklace is another simple but yet eye-catching DIY necklace. The triangles are made from Polymer Clay which makes them very easy to shape and resize to your liking. Along with polymer clay, you’re going to need a jewelry chain, jump ring, pliers, and a few other supplies. The rest of the instructions are here.
34. DIY Pom Pom Style Necklace
If you’re looking for something bold and fun to wear, then this is the DIY jewelry piece for you. This necklace involves pom poms, a cord, two sizes of chains, and a few other materials. To make this necklace your style, you can pick what color of cord or pom-poms you want. Find the directions here.
35. DIY Wire Heart With Beads
This Wite Heart Necklace with beads is so cute and charming and will go with almost any outfit. It’s also the perfect gift to give to a loved one. To make this DIY necklace, you’re going to need some beads, a chain, a jump ring, and some thick wire. To find the rest of the instructions, head here.
36. DIY Wooden Tassel Bracelet
The tassel trend seems to be here to stay and does not appear to be going away anytime soon. These simple but adorable tassel bracelets would look great with almost any outfit and they’re super easy to make. You’re going to want to grab some jewelry cord, wooden beads, embroidery floss, and a couple of other supplies. Find the rest of the directions here.
37. Earrings From Paper
These adorable paper earrings can be made from materials that you already have lying around the house. The base of these earrings is made from paper and if you want a different color or design, it’s very easy to do so. Find the rest of the supply list and the directions here.
38. Pendant Necklace from Concrete
This Pendant Necklace is made from concrete which makes it super cute and durable. On top of cement mix, you’re going to need some macrame cord, scissors, tape, water, and a few other things to make this charming necklace. Head here to find the rest of the instructions.
39. Heart and Star Necklace
Here’s another cute necklace that is made out of concrete. For this necklace, you’ll be making a heart and a star. You could even make two stars or two hearts if you wanted to. On top of the cement mix, you’re going to need some paint, a paintbrush, a thin ribbon, and some scissors. To find the rest of the supply list and instructions, head here.
40. Mini Bottle Pendant Necklace
This adorable Bottle Pendant Necklace is perfect for you if you’re looking for beachy-themed jewelry. This bottle reminds me of sand on the beach. To make this charming necklace, you’re only going to need a small chunk of time and roughly 6 materials. Find the rest of the directions here.
41. DIY Clay Necklace
Our final piece of DIY jewelry is this cute Clay Necklace. This necklace is made from clay which means that you can mold this into any shape you want. You can also choose whatever color of clay you want. This necklace is so versatile and easy that you’re going to want to check out the directions here.
Buying Guide
A lot of these DIY jewelry pieces involved the same materials and for you to successfully create them, you have to have the right supplies. We’ve compiled an affordable list of some of the repeated materials used. See the list below.
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