Remember the necklace I made inspired by the marjorelle necklace from Anthropologie? I love that necklace and wear it all the time, so I made another version.
Inspiration: Marjorelle Necklace by Anthropologie
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What you’ll need:
- Gold twisted cord(I purchased mine at Wal Mart for under $2)
- Stretch cocktail rings/brooches/vintage pins that will go well together(I found mine at Forever 21, here are some beautiful picks here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Hook and closure, gold loops, end caps
- Epoxy glue
- Scissors
Directions:
1. Cut off the ring/pin part of the jewels if necessary.
2. Measure the length of the gold cord and put a tiny strip of clear tape around where you want to cut it. The tape makes sure that it doesn’t fray when you cut it off.
3. Dab a small amount of epoxy glue on the ends of the gold cord. Then squeeze it inside the end caps.
4. Hook on the gold loops, and the hook and closure.
5. Dab a good amount of epoxy glue on the back of the jewels and press onto the middle of the gold cord. The jewels might tilt back or forward so put something below and above the jewels to keep from tilting while it’s drying. Or check every 10 minutes the first half an hour to make sure it’s not tilting and straighten it if necessary.
6. Let it dry 24 hours.
Estimated time: prep time: 20 mins | drying time: 24 hrs.
Budget: $30
Agy says
Yours looks better! Love the look in the last photo π Awesome job. Thank you for sharing.
Seher TaΕΓ§Δ± says
Yours is more beautiful than the other one. I love it:)
http://www.colorante-bea.blogspot.com
Sarah Evans says
This is a gorgeous project. I had a go at making some necklaces myself yesterday but they weren't as sparkly as this.
Sarah
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/
Eunice Lee says
Wow, yours looks more expensive than the real thing!
Jurgita* says
I think your version is more better!
Faith Baker says
LOVE!!! Def better than the original!!!
Faith Baker says
LOVE!!! Def better than the original!!!
Faith Baker says
LOVE!!! Def better than the original!!!
Etcetorize says
Very pretty! I love a piece of jewellery that has that much personality. Thanks so much for linking up at Etcetorize this week!
Rachel says
Beautiful necklace. I also love that dress. It reminds me of one Kate Middleton wore earlier this year.
quixotic says
SO I bought the dress… with an additional 15% discount. (New customer discount)
A 39% + 15% sale. Thank you so much…
Now I have to make the necklace to match the dress!!!!
Just a quick, did you have to take in the dress? The waist says it about 27in and mine is about 24.5.
Thanks so much!
Sarah says
Hi! I'm glad you bought the dress at such a good price! π I didnt do anything to the dress, And it looked fine. My waist is 24" too if that helps. If you want it more tight fitting, then you would have to tailor it. It also comes with a sash but that was too big for me and I would have to make it smaller if I want to wear the sash. Hop hope that helps!
quixotic says
Thanks for the reply Sarah!
It did help! Cannot wait for it to arrive!
Eugenia Xie says
this is beautiful! Where do you like to shop for cocktail rings/brooches/vintage pins because I can never seem to find any . . .
Sarah @ Simply Sarah Style says
This necklace is absolutely stunning! I must keep this in mind next time I'm at Forever 21. I'm thinking their wide range of jewelry would be perfect for this craft. You should be very proud!
June@I will craft says
Very cute – what a great knockoff and wonderful way to update vintage pieces.
zoelove915 says
Just wanted to stop by and say that as a new follower I really enjoy your blog! I love your sunglasses, where did you get them from?
Sarah says
Hey Eugenia! I got all those cocktail rings at Forever 21! π
Sarah says
You are so right, that is where I got all those four rings, Forever 21! π
Sarah says
Hi! I got those sunglasses at ASOS awhile ago. Thanks for reading my blog!
Camille {Sugar Baby Boutique} says
This is gorgeous!! I need to go find me some fun brooches now π
The Angles says
First of all, BEAUTIFUL necklace, it looks amazing! You have such a creative eye. I am a long time reader, I absolutely love your blog. I am going out on a limb here, I am looking for some help. I am in the top ten of this room makeover contest and I have an itty bitty tiny blog and I'm up against some biggies. I am trying to rally as many votes as I can, will you take a second and vote for me? I am #3 http://www.vintagerevivals.com/2012/09/the-top-10-plead-their-case-vote-now.html#more I am trying to beat the odds! Thanks so much for taking the time to read this!
Katie Drane says
Gorgeous!! Way better than the original. Great job:)
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Jill says
Just gorgeous!!!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Rita Carvalho says
Beautifull necklace! And I also love love the dress.
Rita
http://seelovemake.blogspot.com
yuni.k says
I love your blog and have been a long time reader. Have you thought about selling these necklaces on Etsy along with your cute headbands?
AmieAnn says
Wow! This is Gorgeous! I just love upcycled jewelry and any excuse to buy some old costume jewelry is great! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party~
I am your newest follower!
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Our Pinteresting Family says
Seriously stunning! Love it!
Sarah says
Done! Good luck!
Sarah says
I always love getting your comments Yuni! And I really should, but it cost about $30 just for the supplies, so I'm not sure if people are willing to pay like $50 for the necklace, you know what I mean? But thank you, you are so sweet.
Sarah says
Thank you, you are so sweet!
Sarah says
I think they got the inspiration from Kate's dress actually! They have her picture on their site even. π
Sarah says
Thank you so much!
Sarah says
you are so sweet, thank you!
Joy J. says
this is gorgeous! definitely agree that your necklace looks better than the original one! where did you get your end caps? i've been looking for some but can't find any locally.
Sarah says
Thank you! I ordered it online, I tried to find it but couldn't find which online store. I found the store by googling "8mm gold caps".
AshBarnum says
What size is your dress? I'm ordering it but all the comments say they run small. I believe I'm about the same size as you.
Sarah says
I ordered the smallest size they offered. π
Stephanie @ Fantasia Beauty Blog says
Hey there! Adore your blog and DIY's! I'm really excited to try some of them π I have a question about the Kate Middleton-inspired dress from Sheinside; how long did it take for you to receive the item, and how is the quality of the material/dress?
Thank you in advance π
Sarah says
Hi! I replied to you via email. π
Stylephotos says
It is so beautiful. Especially with this beige dress.