This makeover is for a 2-strand necklace I made using sterling silver tube beads and black onyx round beads. The design was very simple, and at the time I made it, in style. However this piece never sold, even on the 'major sale' table. Now, the silver in the necklace has increased in price, making the components quite a bit more expensive. So - time to cut it apart and try again..
Here is the before photo:
Simple - and silver/black combos are always a great choice - but it wasn't going anywhere. So after cutting it apart and going through my stash of pendants I REALLY need to use up - I came up with these THREE necklaces - and I still have enough silver tube beads left to make 3-4 more! Talk about extending the value of my components.
In addition to using pendants, I used some colored wire that I have had on hand for years. It is great wire, but I stopped stringing some time ago and have been wondering what I was going to do with it.
Each of these necklaces has exposed wire at the top, followed by a single strand of colored beads and sterling silver tubes - with a coordinating pendant. Fun, colorful, stylish and inexpensive.
This one is probably my favorite. It is made with a handpainted copper pendant. I had bought a number of these many years ago and just 'refound' this one. I would love to wear this with a white shirt and black pair of jeans.
As of August 16th, 2011 these necklaces are listed for sale in my Etsy store. Also a great place to see more photos of them:
Black and Silver Necklace Blue hand-blown Glass pendant Pink Acrylic Pendant
I hope you enjoyed this article. Please feel free to leave a comment - even if you don't like the new pieces.
Jewelry Makeover Episode 1
Jewelry Makeover Episode 2
Jewelry Makeover Episode 3
3 comments:
Nice re-use of the original pieces... I like the black necklace best, too, though on second look, the one with the blue blown glass bead is really neat. <3 Good luck, I hope they get snapped up quick! :)
Great new necklaces! Love recycling stuff!
I've been following your series and it's been nagging me to do the same with some of mine that haven't sold and are looking a bit dated. You're inspiring! It's hard isn't it to take what you've made a part?
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