A Necklace Becomes A Bracelet - Quick DIY

A $2.00 Rue21 necklace becomes...

a brand new bracelet!

I redesigned this necklace into a bracelet by simply shortening the chains on both sides.  

Lay the necklace across your wrist and gauge how loose or tight you want the bracelet to be.

Using my jewelry pliers to open the links to remove the excess chain then reattach the lobster clasp and the jump ring to the chain ends.

You now have a new bracelet!

It only took about 5 minutes to complete this super quick DIY. 

The necklace was so inexpensive, I had to buy more than one (LOL!). Layering the two necklaces was an idea at first but I thought of the matching jewelry suites from the 1950s and 1960s and got inspired to make a bracelet.

Do you ever give your jewelry a makeover? Tell me all about it in the comments.

Thanks for reading!

Thomasina

Tattoo necklace With A Heart - Rue 21

I love fashion and accessories from the 1990s so I got so excited that I was able to finally buy a tattoo necklace at Rue21. For some reason way back when, I never had a necklace like this.

If you have been reading my blog, you know I love a bargain when shopping for costume jewelry. This cute little necklace was on markdown for only $2.00.

At first when I saw it I was thinking I did not really like it but it really grew on me. The iridescent heart is a sweet accent to the stretchy black plastic woven cording.

This piece would look really cool with a T-shirt or a button down shirt. You just stretch it over your head to put it on since there is not a clasp closure.

The ceramic clam shell dish was on clearance at Target for about $2.00.

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Thomasina

Necklace Of The Day Rue21 Charm Necklace

I love a bargain especially when I shop for costume  jewelry. Rue 21 has weekly markdowns on their clothes and accessories.  

Today's necklace is a double chain multimedia  charm necklace. I got this fun piece for only $2.00. 

A close up picture of the heart and turquiose bead. 

This necklace reminds me of  the charm bracelets that I make from odds and ends of  I take apart or broken pieces of    

jewelry. 

I can imagine each individual charm as having a story or meaning.

Have fun with your accessories. Take them apart and create your own unique piece.

Another post about a necklace is here.

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Thomasina

Necklace Of The Day - Six Beaded Tiers On Long Chain - Rue 21

 When I saw this necklace on display in Rue 21, I wasn't sure if it was really my style or would look good on me but since it was the wonderful price of $2.00 on clearance, I decided to give it a try. Every so often I go to Rue21 to see what is on clearance on the jewelry display. I hit the jackpot this time because I got about ten necklaces.

Sometimes you do know how something will look until you try it on. I LOVE this necklace! The style of the six tiers of beads kinda reminds me of some Native American jewelry I have seen.

This necklace has a very long chain so it hangs very low and the tassels make it even longer. As statement necklaces go, this what I would call a very understated delicate statement necklace.

It looks amazing with my solid color sweaters because it adds a bit of edge.

Here is another post about a Rue 21 necklace.

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Peach Rue 21 Statement necklace

Rue 21 Peach statement necklace.

This necklace makes me think of Spring even though it is still quite chilly outside. Peach outlined with gold and rhinestone accents. I would wear this with a white cotton T shirt or a pale yellow button down light knit dress.

Statement necklaces such as this one make big bold statements for your outfit. This piece will catch the eye without being too overdone because of the pale almost neutral shade of peach.  It's also not to heavy on the neck. It's never fun to wear uncomfortable jewelry.

As usual when I wear a bold piece like this, I keep the earrings very simple.  Small gold or pearl earrings should do the trick.

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Necklace of the Day - Blue and White Rue 21

Turquoise and white Rue 21 necklace

Recently Rue 21 had an amazing accessory sale. This is one of the many necklaces I was lucky to purchase in a huge haul. I love this colors together. This piece says spring to me. Light airy and crisp. Perfect for a white button down shirt.

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Necklace of the Day Loved this one so much I brought two.

Pale pink droplets on a gold chain Rue 21

I bought two of these necklaces. They look so good on. To be inexpensive costume jewelry, they are very well made. There are several rows of pink plastic beads that hand in descending rows. I decided to get a second necklace as a back up for layering or if the first one breaks. When a necklacs break and cannot be fixed , this is an fantastic opportunity to make a pin, bracelets or earrings from the pieces.

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