20+ DIY Jewellery Projects For Beginners

Looking for some easy DIY jewellery project ideas? Always wanted to make your own handmade jewellery but didn’t know where to start?

Making jewellery doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few basic supplies, you can create a pretty necklace, a statement ring or a gorgeous pair of earrings that won’t break the bank.

DIY jewellery ideas.

DIY Jewellery Ideas.

Making your own jewellery from scratch is not only fun but also has the added benefit that you get to customise and wear what you make. There’s something so satisfying about putting on a pair of earrings that you made yourself.

I’ve rounded up some of the best DIY jewellery ideas to share with you. All are easy to tackle, practical, look impressive and are perfect for beginners.

Related: 25+ Cute Clay Earring Ideas To Make

Collage of 6 DIY jewelry craft projects.

Easy Jewellery Projects.

Never made a single piece of jewellery before? These 20+ step-by-step tutorials are the ideal place to start.

How about a gold-dipped polymer clay bead necklace? Or some giant gem rings made using hot glue? (Seriously, hot glue! How amazing is that?!) Or a gorgeous gold leaf brooch?

There are even some macrame-style knotted friendship bracelets. I used to make bunches of these every summer growing up. Give them as a gift or keep them for yourself.

Need something to display your new handmade jewellery? How about making an air dry clay dish? Need something to store your new handmade jewellery? Check out this cute origami box.

Close up of geometric paper earring hanging from ear.

Paper Gem Earrings

Just follow some simple origami steps to make these beauties and a bit of glue and string turns them into something special!

Blue knotted bangles made from knotted cord and decorated with gems.

DIY Jeweled Paracord Bracelet

Turn some old mismatched earrings and some paracord into these stylish bangles.

Close up of layered gold necklaces.

DIY Pearl Daisy Chain Necklace

Grab some tiny pearls and create a delicate daisy flower necklace.

Close up of copper bracelet on wrist.

DIY Copper Origami Brooch

Take your jewellery making skills to the next level with this surprisingly easy copper bracelet project.

Food shaped necklaces.

DIY Foodie Friendship Necklaces

Make some cute fast food themed friendship necklaces to share with your bestie.

DIY Faux Granite Rings

Polymer clay is great for making different surface textures and effects. Use it to make these cute granite effect rings.

Close up of hand holding a clutch and wearing blue pink and yellow paper bracelets.

DIY Paper Disc Bracelets

This would be a great DIY for a craft night and it’s simple enough to do with kids, too!

DIY Ear Cuff

A single statement earring that is surprisingly easy to make.

Giant gem rings on hands.

DIY Giant Gem Rings

Hot glue and an ice cube tray are all you need to make these amazing rings.

Close up of person wearing gold tassel earring.

DIY Brass Fringe Earrings

With the right tools, these exuberant earrings are so fun to make, I promise you’ll be inspired to make more than a single pair!

Rainbow coloured knotted friendship bracelets.

DIY Woven Macrame Bracelet

Some gold embroidery thread and a simple square knot are all you need to make these colourful friendship bracelets.

Copper origami swans on pink jumper.

Copper Origami Brooch

Make a clever origami swan brooch made out of copper foil.

Hand holding yellow glitter daisy shaped earrings.

Daisy DIY Earrings

If you haven’t used resin epoxy before, you’ll be shocked at how easy the process is—and you’ll be making daisy earrings for yourself and your friends in no time.

Gold leaf shaped brooches on red jumper.

Gold Leaf Brooches

You can make your brooches any color, but I love the look of gold leaf.

Hand holding two bar necklaces.

DIY Tube Bead Necklace

Make a simple tube necklace using Fimo and some gold paint.

Hand holding back hair to reveal tassel earring.

DIY Statement Tassel Earrings

These are so simple to make and you can go for any colour your heart desires.

Rainbow shaped earrings.

DIY Rainbow Earrings

Nail the rainbow trend with these quirky and easy-to-make polymer clay rainbow earrings.

Small beaded rings resting on white bowl.

DIY Mini Beaded Rings

Combine coloured tiny beads to make these pretty rings.

Yellow knotted rope necklace.

DIY Knot Necklace

This necklace is simple yet intricate and the perfect accessory to pull together any outfit!

Wooden shaped rings on table.

Simple Wooden Rings

Whip out the power tools and make some fabulous wooden rings.

Paper rainbows on paper.

DIY Paper Rainbow Brooch

DIY paper rainbow brooch! A tiny touch of rainbow that you can put on just about everything!

DIY Seed Bead Earrings

If you’ve never worked with seed beads before, the main thing I would say is that it can be a lot like embroidery, just with little beads.

Want more DIY Jewellery crafts? Check out some of my favourites below:

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Emma

Hi, I'm Emma.

I'm a crafter, blogger and paper enthusiast living in the North West of England.

Gathering Beauty is the place where I share craft tutorials and diy inspiration. I started this blog back in 2013 as a way of sharing all the things I love and make. I share paper crafts, clay crafts, origami, printables and desktop wallpapers as well as the odd crochet and weaving project. I hope you find something here that inspires you.