When choosing charms for your necklace, it’s important to pay attention to the proportions and visual harmony of the necklace. A delicate chain highlights small, dainty charms, while a thicker chain can accommodate larger charms without looking cluttered. The length of the chain also plays a role: a choker with small pendants creates a subtle and refined look, while a longer necklace can accommodate larger charms or layered pieces.
For this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a delicate charm necklace with small spring-themed charms. I chose flower charms, a rainbow charm, cherries, and a pug charm to add a touch of humor to the necklace. These spring-themed charms are adorable! They’ll appeal to both kids and adults alike. These charms range from 7.5 mm to 12 mm in height. So they’re all roughly the same size. When making a charm necklace with very small charms, it’s best to choose charms that are about the same size. On the other hand, if you’re making a necklace with very large charms or pendants and a thick chain, you can choose charms in a slightly wider range of sizes.
Tip: To get a sense of the size of a pendant or charm on the website, nothing beats using a ruler or caliper and making a sketch. That way, you can see if the sizes of the charms will allow you to create a harmonious piece of jewelry.
All the charms and findings for this necklace are made of gold-plated stainless steel. It’s a material that resists tarnishing, making it perfect for a necklace!
Originally, this tutorial was meant to be a cute and discreet bag charm, but I ended up turning it into a necklace! If you’d like to turn it into a decorative bag chain for small handbags, simply replace the clasp with Lobster Clasps. You can also add a keyring.
Want to expand your collection of DIY necklaces? Check out all our stainless steel necklace tutorials and get started on some new creations!
To recut the chain, use memory wire pliers, as stainless steel is very hard to cut. However, you don't need to recut it as the chain is 50 cm long. This is a classic length for a necklace.
Fold the chain in half to locate the center link. Add the orange flower to the center with an open ring. Open the ring by rotating the two ends with two jewelry clips. Close it by twisting the ends again. Turn back and forth at the end to reposition the ends.
The charms are one link apart. Place 3 on either side of the first charm. Try to place them on the same side of the link so that they hang on the right side.
Add a lobster clasp on one side of the chain with an open ring, and put an open ring on the other side of the chain.
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