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How to make pearl and crystal jewelry ? 12 DIY jewelry ideas

Made by :Pauline Perles Co
Published on the :17/11/2025
How to make pearl and crystal jewelry ? 12 DIY jewelry ideas
In summary

Creating jewelry with beads and crystals is accessible to all, and allows you to add an elegant touch to your creations. Pearly beads and crystals combine to offer a multitude of styles, from necklaces to bracelets, suitable for all occasions. To inspire you, this sheet offers 12 varied DIY ideas, from ethnic earrings to modern multi-strand bracelets.

You don't need to be an expert to create bead and crystal jewelry. In a necklace, a ring, earrings or a bracelet, crystals and beads add a precious, luminous touch to all your DIY costume jewelry! We love their finesse and sparkle. The wide variety of shapes, colors and effects means there's no limit to the combinations you can create with beads and crystal.

Need some inspiration? In this practical guide, we offer you 12 favorite DIY ideas for making your own bead and crystal jewelry.

Mixed pearl and crystal necklaces: chic, refined and full of charm

  • A duo of necklaces with mother-of-pearl beads and PureCrystal crystals. Wear one or the other, or one with the other, the choice is yours!
  • A DIY necklace with mother-of-pearl olive beads, chains and Preciosa bicones. A large T-shaped clasp as a pendant, delicate falling chains, pearly beads and multicolored spinning tops... it's got it all!
  • A Y-shaped necklace with pearly beads, perfect for evening parties.
  • An evening necklace with Aurora crystals and large beads, for a statement piece of jewelry!

DIY perles nacre et cristaux PureCrystal collierCollier DIY perles olive en nacre, chaînettes et perles toupies Preciosa
Collier en Y avec perles nacrées et cristalCollier de soirée pour femme avec cristaux Aurora

Pearl and crystal earrings

  • Drop earrings with square PureCrystal cabochons set with Miyuki beads. Don't worry, there's nothing complicated about this technique - just follow our tutorial!
  • Evening earrings, mixing red crystals and freshwater pearls. A chic result and an easy-to-reproduce project.
  • ColorfulDIY earrings ready in 5 minutes!

boucles oreilles pendantes avec cabochon cristalDIY Boucles d'oreilles pendantes originales avec cristaux et perles d'eau douceBoucles d'oreilles en cristal et perles colorées

  • An elastic bracelet with pearly beads and a PureCrystal cabochon. Chic and precious, it will add elegance to both evening and casual wear.
  • An original bracelet combining Miyuki seed beads and Preciosa crystal bicones. It'll be your companion every moment of the day!
  • A multi-row bracelet with mother-of-pearl beads and PureCrystal crystals, just perfect for the festive season.
  • A bracelet with a mix of mother-of-pearl beads and PureCrystal cry stals for jewelry-making beginners. Wow effect guaranteed!

Bracelet élastique Kaléidoscope Modèle de Bracelet en rocailles Miyuki et toupies en cristal Preciosa
Bracelet multirangs perles en nacre et cristaux Pure CrystalBracelets perles nacrées et cristaux

Bonus: beads and crystal in your accessories

The combination of pearls and crystals isn't just for jewelry: think of using it in accessories like this practical and aesthetically pleasing phone jewel!

bijou de téléphone perles et cristalmix perles et cristal bijou téléphone DIY
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Moi, c'est Pauline, je suis assistante SEO chez Perles & Co et depuis mon arrivée, je me découvre une passion pour les bijoux DIY ! Quel plaisir de dénicher la nouveauté qui nous fait craquer et de confectionner des pièces personnalisées..! J'en apprends davantage chaque jour et je partage ça avec vous.
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Which material to use ?
Purecrystal crystals
Purecrystal crystals
Preciosa Crystal
Preciosa Crystal
Aurora crystals
Aurora crystals
Please note that the quantities of the suggested equivalents are not necessarily exact. You can adjust them in your basket.
List of useful products
PureCrystal 5328 Crystal Bicones 4mm White Opal x50
5,00€
PureCrystal stick-on rhinestones 3mm White Opal x36
1,90€
Miyuki Tila Beads 5x5x1.9 mm TL-2312 - Mat Op Mustard x10g
4,80€
Stick-on setting PureCrystal 4470 12mm 2 loops Gold tone x1
2,10€
Fireline braided nylon thread 0.15mm (8LB) Crystal x46 m
8,00€
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Rombo links chain 1.5mm Gold filled x 50cm
15,70€
Miyuki Seed beads 11/0 2311 - Mat Opaque Canary x8g
1,90€
12mm PureCrystal 4470 Fancy Stone - Light Rose Ignite x1
2,90€
3mm Preciosa Crystal Bicones - MC Bead Rondell - Siam x30
1,30€
3mm Preciosa Crystal Bicones - MC Bead Rondell - Emerald x30
1,30€
8mm Mother of Pearl Star Bead - Natural x1
0,70€
5x3mm Mother of pearl olive beads - Natural x39cm
6,40€
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