Every once in a while, we see a piece of jewelry in a store that we absolutely love the style and look of but we can’t help thinking that we could make something similar ourselves, so we hesitate buying them. Recently, that’s been happening more and more with gorgeous collar necklaces, which is how we found ourselves pouring over as many tutorials as we could find with the plan of making a customized collar necklace or two of our very own!
Just in case you love the idea of making your very own collar necklaces for spring just as much as we do, if not more, here are 15 of the very best ideas that we’ve come across so far.
1. Multi-coloured beaded necklace
Are you the kind of person who has always been very good at small, detailed needlework based crafts and the idea of doing some hand beading doesn’t intimidate you? Then we think you just might be the perfect person to give this stunning hand beaded collar necklace from
2. Neon rope and chain necklace
Are you actually the kind if person who prefers a brighter, more modern looking pop of colour or maybe just a little more edge to your accessories? Well, just because you’re making this necklace instead of buying it doesn’t mean you can’t still make it edgy! Take a look at how
3. Chunky pearl bib necklace
Is your personal sense of style a little more classic or vintage inspired than most of the designs you’ve seen so far? Then we have a feeling you’ll get along a little better with something like this lovely pearl clad bib necklace design from
4. DIY chain collar necklace
When you started thinking about the concept of making yourself a “collar necklace”, did you actually start to picture a necklace that really is shaped like a collar? In that case, we’d definitely suggest taking a look at the way
5. Elegant pearl cluster collar necklace
Did we really catch your attention when we started talking about collar necklaces made from pearls but you’re just not sure the other more classic looking design is quite the style of thing you’re looking for? Then perhaps you’d get along a little better with this more clustered design featured step by step on Smitten Kitten Loves.
6. DIY vintage button collar necklace
Did we really catch your attention when we started talking about the idea of vintage collar necklaces but pearls just aren’t your thing and you’d like something a little more colourful and crafty looking? Then perhaps it’s time to start collecting vintage buttons! Take a look at the way
7. Pearl, lace, and ribbon bib necklace
Did you actually really like the way the first classic pearl design we showed you earlier looked but you just can’t help wondering whether there might be a way to add even more detail to it than you saw there? Then we have a feeling this design from
8. Upcycled tie and chunky bead necklace
Has the thing that’s interested you the most so far on our list been the concept of making a “chunky” collar style necklace but you’re looking for something just a little more crafty and interesting looking? Then we’d definitely suggest taking a look at the way
9. DIY seed bead collar
Have you been the most intrigued so far by the concept of making an actual collar shaped necklace and doing a little bit of delicate hand beading but you’re having trouble choosing between the two? Well, who said you have to choose at all? Instead, check out how
10. DIY lace doily collar necklace
Are you the kind of person who always prefers to make something diverse and changeable whenever you can so you’ve actually been scrolling through our list hoping to find a DIY collar necklace that can be worn in more than one way? In that case, we think perhaps you’ll enjoy the way
11. DIY rhinestoned statement collar necklace
You might recall that we mentioned rhinestones briefly above, but what if that’s all you can picture on your collar necklace now and you’ve been hoping to come across a necklace design that’s heavier in rhinestones than anything else? In that case, we think you simply must take a look at the way
12. DIY paper necklace tutorial
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13. Button bib necklace
Did we actually really catch your attention when we started talking about the concept of making a collar necklace out of buttons but your particular button collection, though impressive and extensive, is made up of much newer looking buttons? Then perhaps you’d get along a little better with a necklace made in this fringed bib style featured on
14. Banana Republic inspired crystal bib necklace
Are you still feeling completely enamoured with the idea of making yourself a collar style necklace that involves rhinestones, but you’re not sure the edgier layered and stacked style of necklace we showed you a few options back is quite the aesthetic you’re going for? Then here’s another alternative for you! Check out how
15. Rope and chunky gem necklace
Are you the kind of person who loves a good, chunky statement piece like the rope and chain design we showed you earlier but you’re also looking to glam things up a little bit, so you’d like to add some sparkle? Then we have every confidence that this fantastic chunky gem and rope necklace with a bit of metal detailing will give you what you’re looking for! Get the full details on
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