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Hi all

I shamelessly stole an idea from Adina on Blue Collar Red Lipstick.

https://bluecollarredlipstick......nter-2022/

The idea is to attach a bracelet to a collar style necklace to make a pendant necklace. I think Adina “made” hers into a permanent necklace but I cheated by just temporarily attaching a bracelet to a collar necklace. (It doesn’t look as finished but it can be detached and used as a bracelet again.)

I tried it with 2 bracelets.

The first is a wide bracelet which matched a collar necklace I already had perfectly and snapped onto it easily using the bracelet fastener. Not to everyone’s taste I’m sure but I liked it’s dramatic spikey texture.

The second is a brown toned bracelet. I slid it onto the collar. The hardware doesn’t match but I thought it toned well with my skirt and the buttons of my jacket.

I ended up wearing the first version. I will wear the second version another time.

Has anyone else tried something similar?

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Brooklyn, thanks for sharing! I have never seen anyone do this before and it’s an amazing idea. The results look elegant, dramatic and I believe they also appear polished. I like your version even better than the linked blogger’s designs since your bracelets are versatile and can be used as either pendants or cuffs.

chewyspaghetti

Very successful!
I don't have any pieces this would work with, or I would try it myself.

RobinF

Well how fun is that! I don't wear such dramatic necklaces but they look so fabulous on you. Although now I think I need to keep my eyes open for a bracelet that would be good for this. How did you tuck the fastener end up on that last one?

Bijou

So fabulous and perfect for your style, I particularly love the first combination and would never pick that the pendant was actually a cuff.

Angie

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KILLER creative, and #1 is the best bib necklace I've, seen! Both experiments very successful

Great pattern mix with the second "pendant" too.

Synne

How great is this!!! I love these necklaces. It never occurred to me that I can make them out of bracelets.

Runcarla

This is genius, and your execution is brilliant!

Mirjana

Great idea, so creative, it looks fantastic. Love the blazer, beautiful color. Gorgeous!

slim cat

Great idea and gorgeous results! I'm unable to follow since it's usually a bit heavy for me ( and no light type of bracelets ;( ).

Lana

Fun idea! I’ve worn necklaces as bracelets. I never tried the reverse. Is there a special piece to add to hang the bracelet?

Joy

I have done something similar to lengthen a necklace by attaching a bracelet or two. I have also wrapped on necklaces to wear as bracelets and used a brooch as a pendent on a chain as a necklace.you did a beautiful job.

Bonnie

Fun idea and lovely results.

Zaeobi

Before I saw the photos, I was imagining this to be something like those chains attached to collar guards - like on shirt tips, lol...

Nice idea! I actually have a necklace shaped much like the 'finished' 1st example - it's a gold collar wrapped in black threads, with the rest of the threads hanging from the centre in an ombre black to orange gradient. Never thought to DIY my own version before, but your nice examples are giving me food for thought

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

First of all, wow! Once again, you are just too cool for school! Like RobinF, I'm wondering how you concealed the fastener in #7.

Second, I love this blog! Thanks for sharing

rachylou

Darn brilliant!

Firecracker (Sharan)

It's brilliant! I like your versions a lot. If you are leaving the bracelet intact, do you just let the clasp hang down? It looks like you've somehow hidden them in these photos.

Suz

This is a wonderful idea! I love both versions. I've never tried it and don't think I have a bracelet with enough personality to work this way but you can bet I'm going to check my jewellery box out to see!

merwoman

Gorgeous! The style of the first rendition reminds me a bit of ‘chandelier’ earrings. Brilliant idea.

Anonymous

I don't have similar pieces, but it looks great!

BlueJay

So cool! I love it! They both look great with your outfit. I haven't tried this, but I might now!

cat2

I have raided my hand me down broach collection to make more substantial necklaces, but never tackled the bracelet box. What fun.

lyn67

Great idea-Love it! Are the bracelets the same metal as the chocker here? It looks like it is in nr 2 (antique gold/bras?) and looks not quite alike in nr 6-(second braclet is silver?) Just curious!
I use to do something similar with a brooche on a similar but thinner chocker from time to times-and once with an earing clip, too!:-)

Clever and stunning! Do you remove the clasps from the bracelets? Statement necklaces are having a moment, so your timing on this is impeccable!

What a great idea! I never would have thought to do it! Stunning!

Unique and fun! I will search my jewelry box for possibilities. I do have a collar necklace

Brooklyn

Thanks everyone! Sorry to be late to respond. Because of the time zone differences, most of your comments come in while I am sleeping.

With the first “necklace”, I just snapped the bracelet onto the collar using the bracelet fastener. It worked a treat and the metals (antique gold) matched. No further action required.

With the second “necklace”, I slid the bracelet onto the collar using the circle of the bracelet fastener. The bracelet is silver, so it did not match as well. Because of that, the hanging silver t shaped piece of the bracelet fastener kind of offended me. I think it would have looked ok if the metals had matched, but because they didn’t it looked more obvious that it was a bracelet. Fortunately the stones of the bracelet are somewhat hollow at the back and the silver setting creates a rim around the stones at the back. So I was able to simply tuck the t section into the back of the last stone, where it was held by the rim. It was fairly secure, although I wouldn’t hit the dance floor in it. Another idea would be to use some blu tack to hold it in place.

I think Adina removed the fasteners from hers, for a more integrated look. But I was looking for a quick and easy fix!

I also tried, but didn’t photograph, a much finer gold bracelet with green stones on the same collar. I thought it looked good without any changes to the fastener. I think because the metals matched. So I think the same idea can work with a finer bracelet and without changing the fastener. Worth experimenting if you like necklaces!

I have worn brooches as necklaces and necklaces as bracelets. Also belts as necklaces. It never would have occurred to me to wear a bracelet as a necklace. It’s great to find new ways to wear your jewellery

Sally

Love the necklace idea. It really makes the outfit. Also continuing to enjoy your skirt and combat boot combos. I'm looking forward to copying you as we move into cooler weather here.

Jonesy

Wow, this is gorgeous! I love the idea and love your execution of it. It suits you and your style so well. I am really digging bold necklaces these days, so this is right up my alley! I enjoy getting a peek into the creativity you bring to your style.

Debbie

This looks amazing. What a creative way to use what you have.

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