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Jewelry can be an excellent way to express your personality and taste. Here are 29 unique handmade crafts that can be made in just a little bit of time.
Are you new to handmade jewelry or are you a pro looking for ideas?
No matter your level, these ideas will inspire and teach since each piece includes a step-by-step tutorial!
Unique Handmade Jewelry Ideas:
Visit the website for the step-by-step tutorial.
1. How to Loop a Head Pin for Jewelry Making
Looping a headpin is a good way to make a simple, strong connection between beads. Learn how to form a loop at the end of a headpin here.
2. Neon Chain Earrings
These neon chain earrings are a cinch to make. Get step-by-step instructions with a video showing how to make these handmade earrings.
3. Twine and Pearl Bracelet
Learn how to make a pearl bracelet for a loved one or a friend. You won’t need a professional jewelry-making kit or even a needle and thread.
4. Easy DIY Stretch Bracelets
Learn how to make elastic bracelets. A simple DIY kid's craft tutorial idea! A step-by-step tutorial on How to Make DIY Stretch Bracelets!
5. Braided Pearl Necklace
Make a beautiful pearl necklace to wear yourself or give as a gift!
6. Handmade Pendant Necklace
Design and create beautiful handmade jewelry. Handmade Pendant Necklaces are great gift ideas that are simple to make and fun to wear!
7. Artisan Jewelry with a Laser Cutter
Discover how to craft intricate artisan jewelry using a laser cutter. Grab the free Laser File Bundle and start creating unique pieces today!
8. Electrical Wire Ring
Create beautiful DIY jewelry with electrical wire!
9. Mama Bird Nest Necklace
Create a beautiful Mama Bird Nest Necklace as a gift for mom!
10. Flower Ring with Ribbon
Create a beautiful flower ring using a flower ribbon.
11. Ombre Glitter Pendant Necklace
Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, ombre glitter pendant necklace.
12. Fishtail Stretch Bracelet
Follow this Fishtail Stretch Bracelet Tutorial for a fun handmade bracelet! The new trend in friendship bracelets.
13. Beaded Earrings
All of the supplies used, I already had on hand. Take a look around, you may be pleasantly surprised with what you already have!
14. Color Rhinestone Jewelry with Sharpies
Create beautiful colored rhinestone jewelry using Sharpie markers. An easy DIY Jewelry tutorial that will have you sparkling!
15. Leather Chevron Necklace
Learn how to make a leather chevron necklace! You can make DIY Jewelry with the Cricut Explore and the Deep Cut Blade.
16. Beaded Hoop Earrings
These Beaded Hoop Earrings DIY are simple and great for the beginner jewelry maker!
17. How to Replace a Broken Necklace Clasp
Don't throw away that necklace with the broken clasp, replace it. An easy DIY jewelry tutorial on how to replace a broken necklace clasp so it can be worn again.
18. Cross Stitch Heart Pendant Necklace
Make a beautiful stitched heart pendant necklace with a step-by-step tutorial. A DIY heart necklace is a great addition to your handmade jewelry collection.
19. Arrow Leather Bracelet
Beautiful leather jewelry-making ideas with the Cricut Explore! This arrow leather bracelet will quickly become one of your favorite pieces.
20. Ponytail Holder Necklace
Make your own DIY Jewelry out of ponytail holders. This trendy bauble necklace is handmade and you can make it too.
21. Gold Monogram Pendant Necklace
Create a Round Monogram Pendant Necklace. Beautiful handmade jewelry to give as a gift or keep for yourself.
22. Braided Fabric Necklace
Follow this craft tutorial to create a no-sew braided fabric necklace. A DIY Jewelry idea that will use up some of those fabric scraps!
23. Leather Earrings
You can make a pair of DIY Leather Earrings with this template and the Cricut Maker! Handmade jewelry you will be proud to show off!!
24. Monogram Charm Necklace
Make a beautiful Monogram Charm Necklace. DIY charm necklaces make a great personalized gift for a teacher, bridesmaid, or friend!
25. Stretchy Chain Bracelet
Learn how to make rubber band bracelets with metal jewelry chains, elastic hair ties, and rainbow loom bands.
26. Flower Ring
A handmade ring is a perfect way to show off your style. DIY jewelry is fun to make and wear. An easy DIY craft tutorial idea.
27. Rhinestone Crystal Drop Earrings
You can make a beautiful pair of Crystal Drop Earrings on the cheap! The perfect jewelry accessory for your wedding or prom.
28. 3 Seed Bead Earring Tutorials
Learn seed bead earring crafting with 3 easy tutorials, perfect for beginners to customize their jewelry!
29. Christmas Jewelry Ideas with Laser Materials
Holiday vibes meet DIY with this jewelry SVG bundle. From snowmen to sparkling bracelets, make standout pieces that sleigh every look.
Jewelry Making Essentials
- Jewelry Pliers are a necessity when it comes to jewelry making.
- Good quality Jump Rings are a necessity in many different sizes and metals.
- A Non-slip Bead Mat keeps your beads, findings, and tools in front of you without rolling away!
- The more you DIY Jewelry, the more little beads and things you will accumulate. Keep them organized with Plastic Organizer Containers.
Erlene
Nice roundup. I really like the polymer clay state & rope necklace.
Julia
What a great roundup! Thanks for taking the time!
Christine
Thanks so much for the feature Katie!! xoxo
Mel
Thanks so much for the feature xo
Emily
Thanks so much for featuring my Big Bang Theory charm bracelet! I really appreciate it!
Crystal Donnelly
Thanks for featuring my bracelet Katie! I wear it all the time! 🙂
Manuela@A Cultivated Nest
What a great collection of projects! I haven't made any jewelry for myself - I have re-worked what I've already had. But I've always wanted to make my own earrings since I have a hard time finding ones I like.
Kat Ryan
What a FANTASTIC round up. So many great ideas!! Thank you so much for putting them all together.
Gloria // Simply Gloria
Katie, these are all really fun! Love these styles.... and this creative post!
Mel {MamaBuzz}
Definitely pinning this; I love making jewelry too. There's just something about handmade that lends to so much character in a piece and leads to conversation too. Love this! Thanks so much for sharing on Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in next week's issue.
Jerusha (@TheDisneyChef)
Such a great roundup of fantastic ideas. I actually got a few good visuals for things that I want to try. Thanks for sharing!
Karen @ Crafty Commons
I've played around with making jewelry a little but would like to make more. This has some awesome pieces! I am defininity pinning it and making some of these pieces. Thanks for posting!