DIY Gilded Gemstone & Chain Tassel Necklace ~ Maeg-it Yourself ~

Images via Style.com: Chanel Pre-Fall 2011 | Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear





* La Mode large bejeweled button from JoAnne's {$2.75} which I picked up while getting materials for my D&G bejeweled shoes {I was going to use the two small buttons with it but it just didn't work out right. I may make earrings out of them.
* 254 cm gold chain.
* 42" (1.06m) gold chain
* Large clasps or ribbon or leather {I used leather lacing}
* Large gold oval jump ring
* Beading pliers




* Open the chain links on either end of your larger chain and attach to the button hook & to each other to stabilize the button {so it doesn't fall forward}.



* Using your oval jump ring and small chain, open links creating 3inch strands and string one by one onto ring.



* Use as many as you like to create a tassel.



* Clamp jump ring/tassel onto back of button loop and large chain.



* It should look like this ...and wear it long if you choose!



* Unlink chain at the center and loop it around and down to the button {make sure each side is equal}.



* Clamp/link ends to existing chain at the back of your button.



* Find the center/top of each side & run your leather or ribbon through {or use a clamp closure}



* Tie in the back to create different lengths.

Have Fun!