40 Gorgeous DIY Necklaces

You know we love us a good statement necklace around here, and we can’t help but look at every new material that comes into the office as potential for another cool and unusual piece of jewelry. We’re constantly on the hunt for new, creative, and crazy ways to up your style game.

We always come back to the necklace because it’s easy to add to any outfit, and can often be the one thing that takes your outfit from standard to striking. Here are 40 beautiful necklaces that you can totally make!

Gretchen Jones Necklace

First up, we love the panel-like shape and simplicity of this piece. All that was used to make it was brass rings in various sizes, paracord rope, and a lighter. We’d love to try making a similar one by spray painting key rings gold. (via Honestly WTF)

Fringe Necklace

One of our favorite recent creations, we took an existing statement necklace and glued a few panels of fringe to the back of the necklace. (via Brit + Co.)

Clay Bead Necklace

Remember making clay beads back in the day? These are just like those, but manage to be minimal, colorful, and look anything but campy. (via Delighted Momma)

Woven Chain Collar

To create a similar look, you could buy a few chains, a rhinestone necklace or two, and combine using embroidery floss or leather cord for a more rustic look. (via Honestly WTF)

Braided Chain

Braiding chain with fabric is a great way to add a little sparkle and weight to a fabric necklace. This one was made using old t-shirts! (via Brit + Co.)

Popsicle Stick Necklace

Seriously, those are popsicle sticks? The tribal fabric is gorgeous. (via Sincerely Kinsey)

Wooden String Necklace

We stumbled across this Etsy piece and are dying to create our own take on it. (via snugstudio on Etsy)

Pom Pom Necklace

See? Pom poms can definitely look chic and exotic when paired with the right materials. (via Honestly WTF)

Color-Dipped Wooden Beads

The color-dipped look is always a surefire way to transform just about anything from standard to trendy by way of the color block trend. It might be cool to try doing the same thing with all sorts of different sized beads and more angular designs. (via Swallow’s Heart)

Scarf Necklace

More of a hack than a full-on tutorial, with a series of simple knots its easy to turn any silk scarf into a bauble-style necklace. (via Brit + Co.)

Geometric Tile Gem Necklace

Guess what those gems are made of? Ceramic bathroom or kitchen tiles from the hardware store! Brilliant. (via Confetti Pop)

Leather Diamond Necklace

For a more artistic look that still embraces geometry, you can paint your own faceted gem onto a piece of leather. You could also turn this into dangly earrings or studs on a smaller scale. (via Oh The Lovely Things)

Felt Gem Necklace

While we’re on the topic of gems, lets talk about how Anthropologie-esque these felt gems are. They would also be cool as iron-on patches for a tote bag, pea coat, or laptop sleeve. (via Handmade Charlotte)

Tubular Glitter Necklaces

Totally tubular! Inspired by Pepper Cotton, we used plastic tubing, glitter, sprinkles, and cord ends to create these playful pieces. (via Brit + Co.)

Painted Metal Collar

If you just must have more and more color in your life (we’re happily guilty of this), buy a basic metal collar and hand paint. To avoid chipping, try painting over it with shellac or a glossy glaze. (via Fashion Salade)

Dior-Inspired DIY Necklace

Inspired by a $2,700 Christian Dior necklace, this necklace has a definite vintage vibe. And you could do so many different color combos!(via Frankie Hearts Fashion)

Tassel Necklace

Graduation season is upon us – surprise your favorite grad with a chic and cheeky take on tassels. We created ours with suede, cord ends, and chain. (via Brit + Co.)

Ribbon and Chain

A little soft-wear with our hardware? Don’t mind if we do! Use varying widths of chain and ribbon to create this bright statement piece. (via Fashion Salade)

Wire Heart Necklace

For a delicate bit of love, this sweet heart pendant is a quick and delightful win. (via I Spy DIY)

Brass Ring Necklace

Created as one of 15 Ways to Turn T-Shirts into Jewelry, this brass ring necklace takes less than 5 minutes to make. Like the Gretchen Jones one, you could also try the same looping method using key rings, washers, or even shower curtain rings. (via Brit + Co.)

Bright Chain Jewelry

We’ve swooned over this one before and we’ll do it again. Simply dip chain into paint in small sections, and you’ve got a bold, beautiful piece. (via I Spy DIY)

Neon Fabric Statement Necklace

This one was inspired by a J. Crew find last year and was created using spandex, chain, and a whole lovely mess of knots.(via Brit + Co.)

Flat Geometric Necklaces

Geometric shapes and patterns have been trending for a while, and we’re totally on board. These tiny pendants would look great layered with a few other delicate pieces. (via The Lovely Drawer)

Braided Rope Necklace

Going for the nautical look but on the more neon side? Follow this tutorial to make a flat braided necklace, reminiscent of the high seas. (via A Beautiful Mess)

Sparkling Tulle Necklace

What looks like a super complicated beaded panel is actually a panel with beads and chain glued right on! (via Brit + Co.)

Colorful Comets

This necklace makes us think of solar system projects in elementary school – love the idea of combining this look with all the galaxy-style prints we’ve been seeing. (via Bittersweet Colours)

Wrapped Shower Curtain Rings

Mardi gras beads and fabric-wrapped shower rings? Well done! This project seems ripe for customization and tons of color. (via Promise Tangeman)

Fiona Paxton Inspired Necklace

A gorgeous piece of trim and a few lengths of chain are all you need to create your own take on this Fiona Paxton inspired look. (via Teahab)

Wool Bead Jewelry

We know that wool beads can border on the “too crafty” side but these manage to dispel that idea. The rich colors and clean curves make us want to get wooly with it – yes, wooly with it. (via Aesthetic Nest)

Tiered Ombre Necklace

Spandex might be one of the most versatile crafting materials out there. You can make beach wraps, necklaces, rugs, and who knows what else! This necklace was made by weaving spandex in and out of chain. (via Brit + Co.)

Wood and Lanyard

Think of this one as a summer camp craft gone much more minimal and chic. (via Martha Stewart)

Gold Ring and String

Summer wedding season is starting up and this could easily be your statement piece for 2013. For a different look, you could also try using rope, fabric, or a combo of chain and string instead of embroidery floss. (via Flax and Twine)

Sequined Chain

This colorful piece was made by sewing turquoise sequins onto an existing gold chain necklace. You could use a whole bunch of colors, do longer sections of sequin, or layer with tons of other necklaces. (via Brit + Co.)

Hand-Dyed Ombre Tassel Necklace

Ombre and tassels, together at last! But seriously, the hand-dyed look of these is beautiful. (via Oh The Lovely Things)

Valentine Gumball Necklaces

For something a little more playful, create gumball-style necklaces for your next girls night or a bachelorette party. (via One Charming Party)

Chunky Braid Necklace

Create using a whole mishmash of shoelaces, chain, ribbon, and trim, this is a great way to use up all those random scraps in your craft room. (via Brit + Co.)

Peter Pan Collar

Never want to grow up? We must say, this is a pretty good looking and grown up take on the Peter Pan collar, and we like it. (via A Beautiful Mess)

DIY Garland Necklace

Wear the party with this fun and easy take on felt bunting in necklace form. It would be cute to create a bunch of these for a birthday party! (via Henry Happened)

Perler Bead Statement Necklace

Remember perler beads? Those things you used to bake in the oven when you were little to make peace signs and the like? We’re digging this much more fashionable take on them. (via ModCloth)

Fringe T-Shirt

And last, one more way to rock a t-shirt… without rocking a t-shirt. This fringe look is playful, fun, and perfect for summer. (via Brit + Co.)

Ban.do just launched a collection of nameplate necklaces to spread “good intentions”. These necklaces, which come in six different words: optimism, strength, joy, gratitude, confidence, and kindness, are designed to help you in your emotional journey by encouraging self-reflection using a wearable reminder around your neck. Consider them as an outward display of your inner workings.

Known for bright colors and positive messaging found on their products, the ban.do brand promotes self-love, self-esteem, and self-confidence through the very words printed on this necklace collection.

Senior Creative Director for ban.do, Ali LaBelle commented, "Sometimes we all need a little reminder of what we're working on within ourselves, and because personal betterment is such a big part of the ethos of ban.do and our relationship with our customers, I'm particularly excited about this jewelry collection.”

With each necklace purchase, a portion of the proceeds will go towards Girls Inc., a national organization that equips girls with the tools they need to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers so they can grow up "healthy, educated, and independent".

“They're such a great gift for someone you love – I'll be buying the "Strength" necklace for my friend who's been going through a tough spot – and make great gifts to yourself, too. I've been wearing "Optimism" and love being reminded to keep my chin up every time I look in the mirror," said LaBelle. You can also use them as friendship necklaces to share good intentions with the whole squad. Shop the Good Intentions Collection now.


Austin Butler as Elvis, Selena Gomez as Linda Rondstat, and now Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan — there will never be enough biopics for me! (The real question is when are we going to get a Taylor Swift movie?). When pictures from the set of the new Bob Dylan movie, A Complete Unknown, hit Twitter, I had to do a double take because Timothée Chalamet looks so much like the musician I couldn't believe my eyes! You can watch the A Complete Unknown trailer here.

Timothée is going to be joined by Met Gala queen Elle Fanning, as well as Top Gun superstar Monica Barbaro. Here's everything you need to know about the movie — and our favorite Bob Dylan songs to listen to while you wait for its release.

Keep reading to see the latest updates from Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.

  • Timothée Chalamet stars in A Complete Unknown, coming to theaters December 25, 2024.
  • He's joined by Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro.
  • The movie follows Bob Dylan's career in the 1960s as he rises to fame and later shifts from folk to rock'n'roll.

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Timothée Chalamet revealed just how seriously he took the role of Bob Dylan, and said he "go to sleep panicked about, losing a moment of discovery as the character."

"I had three months of my life to play Bob Dylan, after five years of preparing to play him," he says. "So while I was in it, that was my eternal focus. He deserved that and then more.…God forbid I missed a step because I was being Timmy. I could be Timmy for the rest of my life!”

And that dedication paid off. Elle Fanning says that the first time she heard Timothée sing on set, it "gave [her] chills."

“He was singing ‘Masters of War’ and ‘A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,’ and I was like, ‘Jesus,’" she adds. "All of us were kind of shaking, because it was so surreal hearing someone do that. So perfectly done, but it wasn’t a caricature. It was still Timmy, but it’s Bob, and this kind of beautiful meld.”

She added during The Wrap's 2024 WrapWomen Power Women Summit on December 3 that she actually cried on set! "Timothée's so extraordinary in the movie," Elle says (via People). "I remember tearing up...he's a friend of mine [and we've] worked together before. And so seeing him accomplish this and this character in such a beautiful way [was moving]."

And as for her involvement? Elle Fanning couldn't believe she was a part of the film! “I wrote ‘Bob Dylan’ on my hand every day in middle school," she says. "It’s like I manifested this part.”

Did Timothée Chalamet take inspiration from Austin Butler’s Elvis?

Timothée Chalamet recently revealed that while he originally wanted to approach A Complete Unknown by taking direct inspiration from Bob Dylan, he quickly changed his tone...so to speak. "Somebody once said to me, you can't make a movie about a painter because it's not interesting to watch paint dry," he says in People's exclusive video. "Bob has that element because he's not one of these forward-facing musicians."

While Timmy saw Natalie Portman a sequence in Jackie "step-for-step exactly what Jackie did," and paid attention to "all this stuff that I saw my good friend Austin Butler crush it with on Elvis," he quickly realized "I gotta do none of this because this is not my style."

"Bob did not have a vocal coach," he continues. "He had two bottles of red wine and four packs of cigarettes. There's no way to impersonate that." One of my favorite things about biopics is seeing how a well-known actor portrays a recognizable figure, and you can see Timothée Chalamet's interpretation of Bob Dylan in theaters December 25!

Monica Barbaro Sings Her Heart Out

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We got a look at Monica Barbaro as singer-songwriter Joan Baez, who was one of the first major artists in the 1960s to record Bob Dylan's music!

I was super impressed to learn Timothée showed up and sang live for the film. "It was important for me to play and sing on set because it was in the spirit of the movie to do it live," he says in a video from People. "Many of the artists through American pop culture that had the balls to turn their back on what was expected of them, that moment started with Bob. His words are relevant; 'Times They are A Changing' ' is relevant, 'Blowin' in the Wind' is relevant."

Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet In "A Complete Unknown"

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Elle Fanning totally embodies the late '60s vibe in this fall outfit. The bold maroon blazer, the long straight hair, and the striped turtleneck — I love it all! Elle is starring this Bob Dylan movie as Sylvie Russo, a university student and artist Bob falls for in the '60s.

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Thanks to some onset leaks, we also got a glimpse of the movie's version of The Freewheelin'! Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet look incredible as Sylvia Russo and Bob Dylan. I'm a sucker for any kind of recreation, so seeing this new version of the classic record cover is incredible!!

The First Pictures From Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan Movie

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Timothée Chalamet has totally transformed into Bob Dylan on the set of A Complete Unknown. And when I saw the pictures of Timothée carrying the guitar my jaw dropped!! He completely engrossed himself in Wonka and Dune 2 and I'm so excited to see him do the same for this Bob Dylan movie.

What is the movie about Bob Dylan called?

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A Complete Unknown Plot

Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan movie is called A Complete Unknown. The movie filmed around New York City in the spring of 2024, and James Mangold is serving as director (you might recognize his name from Logan, Girl, Interrupted, and Walk the Line). The movie will cover the period during the 1960s when Bob Dylan shifted from folk to rock'n'roll, changing the face of pop culture (and culture in general, TBH), forever.

"When that movie finally comes out, people are going to be shocked because you're going to think you're hearing Bob Dylan sing," vocal coach Eric Vetro tells PEOPLE. "[Timothée Chalamet] just has this uncanny ability to not impersonate, but really breathe life into it. He's embodying Bob Dylan and what he was like at that age."

Who else is in A Complete Unknown with Timothée Chalamet?

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A Complete Unknown Cast

The A Complete Unknown cast is incredible! Alongside Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, we'll see Top Gun: Maverick's Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, and Nick Offerman as Alan Lomax.

When is the Bob Dylan movie coming out?

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A Complete Unknown Release Date

A Complete Unknown will hit theaters on December 25, 2024. And since Timothée Chalamet has been seen in turtlenecks, hats, and jackets on set, this sounds like the perfect cozy movie to me!

I always need some brand new music to listen to once the weather gets chilly, and I will for sure be listening to anything Timothée records.

What song did Bob Dylan write for a movie?

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Bob Dylan wrote "Things Have Changed" for the 2000 movie Wonder Boys, which starred Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, and Katie Holmes. This Bob Dylan song ended up winning the Academy Award for Best Original Songand the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song!

"Knockin' On Heaven's Door," which is arguably the singer's most popular track, was released two months after the 1973 premiere of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid as a part of the film's soundtrack.

What are some other Bob Dylan songs to listen to?

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I totally agree that one of the best Bob Dylan songs is "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," but "Blowin' In The Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'" are also great songs to listen to if you're a new Bob Dylan fan. So far, "The Times They Are A-Changin'" is my personal favorite song.

His style is the perfect blend of rock and folk that reminds me of summer picnics and walks in the woods. His sound also reportedly inspired Taylor Swift's Folklore!

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Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie created reality TV gold when The Simple Life debuted in 2003. Their antics were outlandish, but we couldn't help repeating their iconic phrases like "That's hot" or "Sanasa" during random moments in our own lives.

It's no secret the two didn't really act that way, but their 'characters' left a huge mark on a generation of millennials. "I knew what I was doing but the whole world didn’t, so it was kind of frustrating to me to be perceived in that way because it’s not who I am at all," Paris told People.

Even though she may have felt judged, it seems that Paris Hilton realizes how many people actually loved The Simple Life because she and Nicole Richie are teaming up to film a reunion special that'll debut on Peacock as we speak! Here's everything we know so far!

When did speculations about 'The Simple Life' reboot begin?

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Peacock first shared a video clip on Instagram that hinted something special involving Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie is coming in May. A nostalgic TV set with a black and white screen can be seen while our favorite duo's voices can be hearing saying, "Sanasa, Sanasa."

Peacock captioned the post, "New Era. Same Besties. Coming soon to Peacock," and fans could barely contain their excitement. Even celebs like Naomi Campbell and Katy Perry commented on these hot vibes.

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Then Paris Hilton took to her own Instagram to share more about what fans could expect. She said, "As some of you may know, we are doing a reunion special to celebrate 20 years of our show The Simple Life and it's been so much fun."

Actress Selma Blair shared how much she's looking forward to this by commenting that she's "living for this."

So are we!

What was 'The Simple Life' about?

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The Simple Life showed Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie as they basically traded their wealthy lifestyles for 'everyday' living. Cameras followed them from fast food jobs to dealing with getting out of sticky situations they'd supposedly never experienced. Needless to say, it was hilarious, iconic, and instant reality TV gold.

How long was 'The Simple Life' on air?

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The Simple Life was on air from 2003 to 2007 with five successful seasons. It seemed like it wasn't going to be hit at first, but it defied expectations. By how much you ask?

According to reporting from The Cut, somewhere around 13 million viewers tuned in to watch Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's oddball take on daily life. That's a pretty huge deal if you ask us!

When will 'Paris & Nicole: The Encore' debut?

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Paris & Nicole: The Encore will premiere on Peacock December 12! The two were previously seen at a Sonic drive-thru yesterday so it can be assumed filming is underway (via People)!

Sporting partial Sonic uniforms, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie added accent pieces that match their signature flairs. Paris wore a pair of reflective sunglasses, silver sequin heels, and added a pink flip phone to front of her blue apron. Nicole wore gold hoops and a pair of slingback pumps alongside her hotdog mascot costume. That's hot (dog).

How does Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie feel about reuniting for a reunion special?

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Paris Hilton has expressed how much she loves to be sharing the screen with Nicole Richie again. "I'm so excited to be doing this with Nicole on Peacock. Nicole has been my best friend since we're 2 years old, every memory that I have is with her," (via E! News).

Nicole also posted a few throwback moments from The Simple Life on her Instagram, but the most notable one is the video mashup of them singing "Sanasa, Sanasa" over and over. "20 years ago, not only did we become television stars… we became song writers. Happy Anniversary Sill @parishilton#TheSimpleLife#sannnasaaaaa" she wrote in the caption.

What have Paris and Nicole said about their reunion special?

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Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie sat down with W Magazine to let the world know the Paris & Nicole: The Encore show is on its way! Not only that, but fans can expect to see an Opera version of the show they fell in love with two decades ago. Paris said, "The idea of the opera was unexpected" while Nicole chimed in with, "What people need, even though they don't know it yet, is for 'Sanasa' to be an opera.'"

The two besties came up with the idea via a series of texts that started off as ideas between them. Nicole said everything "came up organically" for the two and we can only imagine the memories this brought up for them. OG influencer Paris even talked about how The Simple Life was an "important show in pop culture history" and we couldn't agree more!

Nicole truly wants people to enjoy themselves while watching Paris & Nicole: The Encore and "find the same joy" she had while filming it. According to Paris, she feels what they have is "magic" because "there's just so much history behind it."

It's not every day that you can get to have fun with your best friend while coming up with long-lasting memories that contribute to pop culture, but Paris and Nicole have always danced to the beat of their own drums.

Now we get to catch a glimpse of them in the official trailer for Paris & Nicole: The Encore! Watch it below:

The Official Trailer For 'Paris & Nicole: The Encore'

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It starts off with Paris looking over at Nicole while saying, "I missed you, Bill" to which Nicole responds, "I missed you, Sill." The love and history shown in the first five seconds made my heart smile because I can't believe they're really back together onscreen.

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Who says thoughtful gifts have to come with a hefty price tag? With a little creativity (and even more searching online), you can find some pretty neat gifts under $15 that are sure to impress. These budget-friendly finds pack a big personality into a small price.

Check out the 16 best gifts under $15:

These are our top favorite gifts under $15!

Anthropologie

Anthropologie Bistro Tile Monogram Mug

Nothing beats a personalized gift. Even if it's just their initial on a stylish mug like this one, they're gonna love it. Morning coffees will never be the same!

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Daily Practice Athletic Icon Socks

These socks will allow your giftee to truly start their day off with a smile. They're perfect for workouts, walks, or even just lazy days spent at home.

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Flewd Ache-Erasing Bath Soak

This bath soak is specially designed to work out and relieve tight knots in muscles and achy joints – the perfect gift under $15 for your pals who are always nagging about their back pain.

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Compendium ThoughtFulls Pop-Open Cards

This deck of thoughtful pop-open cards delivers 30 different inspiring messages that are sure to brighten anyone's day.

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Tony's Chocolonely Chocolate Bar Variety Pack

This sustainably-made chocolate that comes in cheery rainbow packaging is an instant boost (sugar rush included) for anyone's holiday season. You could even divide up this 6-pack among different family members and friends for a tasty stocking stuffer.

Anthropologie

Capri Blue Mini Volcano Hand Cream

This stuff smells like heaven. Now, with this travel-size tube, they can take Capri Blue's iconic Volcano scent anywhere.

Urban Outfitters

Craighill Wilson Brass Keyring

For the always put-together and design forward, this brass keyring pushes the boundaries of what you thought you knew about carabiners.

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