Trendy jewelry: 9 DIY fluorescent jewelry ideas

With the return of the 80s this season, here comes fluo jewelry. With their pop, vitamin-rich colors, they're perfect for summer. And to really get into 80s style, we're going for XXL sizes and geometric shapes.

We're already waiting for those allergic to bright colors to breathe a sigh of relief. But don't panic: there are tricks to wearing fluorescent in moderation and without restraint. All it takes is the right combination of colors and shapes.

On our website, you'll find a wide range of jewelry components, primers and neon-colored beads (a non-exhaustive list can be found at the bottom of this article): links, Heishi beads, seed beads, ribbon, wire, faceted beads, cowrie shells, pendants or charms, acrylic beads... Everything you need to create the perfect piece of jewelry!
Fluorescent yellow, fluorescent green, fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink... you won't be able to get enough of these flashy summer colors.

Need some ideas? Here are a few examples of DIY fluorescent jewelry:

Fluorescent earrings

• Create dangling earrings by adding flower-shaped lace ribbon to stud earrings. Lightweight, they can be worn all day long.
• Heishi are summer's star beads. Very simple to use, just slip a few round pearls onto a creole and you've got a trendy pair of earrings. You can also create your own earrings with polymer clay. Handy for dosing color intensity?
• Make your own100% fluorescent, oversized earrings with acrylic or acetate pendants and primers. If you're not quite ready to take the plunge into fluo, it's best to add a touch of metallic with a gold stud earring. It'll be just as fashionable.

A fluorescent bracelet

• Combine two trends to create a top women's bracelet: large links and fluorescent colors. Mix and match fluorescent colors or create a monochrome version.
• To play the naiad at the water's edge, add a cauri shell in the middle of your pearls. This brightly colored beach jewel is sure to make a splash!
• Make a multi-row bracelet with the pearls of your choice: heishi pearls, curved tube pearls, faceted pearls... as long as they're fluorescent. If you're shy about wearing fluorescent, add your neon beads in small touches, mixing them with more discreet colors like white or pastel. Add a few charms to personalize your creation, and the result will be sublime.

A neon necklace

• Make a fluorescent necklace with... heishi beads, of course! The surfer-style necklace will be the most sought-after. To make it unique, simply adapt it to your own tastes with thread, other pearls, charms... Follow your imagination!
• Opt for a more chic version, ideal for going out for a drink with your best friend on the terrace or for an evening on the beach. How do you go about it? It's very simple: simply mix neon heishi pearls with gold chains to create an asymmetrical necklace.

How to wear neon?

Just because bright, intense colors are in vogue doesn't mean you have to go overboard. The absolute rule? Go slowly to avoid fashion faux-pas! Forget the all-too-bold fluorescent look, which too few of us can pull off. Stick to one strong piece and pair it with a neutral color like white, beige, gray or black. Or try blue jeans or indigo blue.
If you opt for fluorescent clothing, keep your jewelry and accessories light. And vice versa. Do you follow?

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