In lieu of my recent post “Do What You Love: A Tale of Three Necklaces” — in which I detailed my return to jewelry-making, fueled by a growing exasperation with the finicky job market — I have found myself spending more and more time truly wanting to make jewelry. After creating those first three collar necklaces a few weeks ago, I felt a need within me to create more things. Stemming from a lack of materials, I turned to DIY home projects and painting on canvas. But I wasn’t satisfied with that. I wanted to make something to be worn and to be admired, for what good is a painting if it only hangs on the wall and can never venture into the light of day?
My first three necklaces
That’s when inspiration struck. Browsing through Pinterest, I came upon this glorious necklace in the Missoni spring/summer collection — a wine-toned fringe choker, dangling down at least a foot and a half. The texture looked so rich and soft, you just want to run your fingers through the strings. I decided I must have it. Then I looked at the price… four hundred and ten dollars.
So after my initial shock, I concluded that maybe, in fact, I did not need four hundred dollars worth of fringe, no matter how luxurious and pettable it looked. Instead, I took a trip to JoAnn’s Fabrics and found a spool of rich maroon fringe — equally as luxurious and pettable as Missoni’s. I intended to simply recreate the gorgeous choker, but once I brought the fringe home it took on a life of its own. After a few hours of measuring, sewing, and hand-painting, I had produced two one-of-a-kind statement pieces:
I love how the fringe lays against the skin and becomes a standout part of the outfit. Also the garnet color is the perfect jewel tone to transition into the fall season. Let me know what you think 🙂
As always, my pieces can be found on Etsy:
First necklace:Â https://www.etsy.com/listing/101348525/fringe-necklace-maroon-and-gold-tribal?ref=v1_other_2
Second necklace:Â https://www.etsy.com/listing/101554490/fringe-necklace-maroon-and-chartreuse
Beautiful work and I LOVE the way you style the first one!
Thank you very much! Styling is half the fun!
wow they look amazing! 😀 you’re really talented congratulations 🙂
Thank you, that’s so kind of you!
you’re welcome x) but it’s the truth ^^
Ooo! I love them all. You are so talented! (I secretly want them all, too!)
Thank you so much! I love hearing that!
Isn’t it crazy what people pay for jewelry/clothes? I don’t know how they do it lol Which is why we can re-create and make something just as fabulous on our own 🙂 Beautiful work!
Exactly my thoughts! I feel much more satisfaction in wearing something I made than something I paid hundreds for. Thanks for your comment!