Vanderpump Rules Stassi Schroeder Inspired Chain and Suede Choker

I hate to admit it but I kinda heart Bravo.  I was watching Vanderpump Rules this season and saw this cute little necklace, on Stassi (if you don't know who that is....it doesn't matter).  Anyway, I figured this necklace would be really easy to make and I was right.  I actually like the one I made better than the original (that's right: I'm patting myself on the back and I'm fine with it).  

This necklace is really easy to make and great for casual and work dress as well as for gifts. It only takes about 15 minutes to make. It could actually be cute for bridesmaids, if you want a little edge to tone down pastel sweetness.

Part of Stassi Schroeder

Findings:

1 Thick Silver Chain (Michael's)

Gray Suede Flat Cord (Michael's)

4 Cord Closures

*1 Lobster clasp
*1 small jump ring
*3 small jump rings

*I got all my components fromMichael's

**you can just buy a multi pack that has a selection of findings, like this one on Amazon.

Tools:
Assorted Beading Tools
Beading Board (it has rulers on it)


Step 1:
Decide where you want the necklace to fall and measure out the chain. My total necklace is about 16 inches. I have 2 suede cords measuring about 4.5 inches each.  My chain is about 6 inches. (The clasps will make up the remainder of the length)

Step 2:
Cut your chain and suede cording.  To cut your chain to size, simply grab a link and bend it open to separate the chain you want from the chain that is leftover. Throw away the bent link. Scissors should be fine for the cording.

Step 3:
Attach cord endings to all the ends of your suede cording.

Step 4:
Attach the chain to the cording using jump rings.

Step 5:
With a small jump ring, attach your lobster clasp to one end of the cording.  On the other end, attach a medium jump ring.

You have completed your necklace!

Rose Gold and Silver Necklace

This necklace is really easy to make and great for casual, work or wedding wear.  It also makes a wonderful gift.  It is also a great project for those just getting into jewelry making.  It only takes about 30 minutes to make.

Findings:

  1 Silver Chain

Lobster Clasps and Jump Rings

  4 Rose Gold Beads (Michael's)
*1 Lobster clasp
*4 small jump rings
*4 looped Headpins

*I got all my components fromMichael's

**you can just buy a multi pack that has a selection of findings, like this one on Amazon.

Tools:
Assorted Beading Tools
Beading Board (I can't live without mine.  It has a ruler.)



Step 1:
Decide where you want the necklace to fall and measure out the chain. Mine is about 16 inches. The pendant is about 2.25 inches.  There are 2 pieces of chain each measuring about 6 inches.

Step 2:
To cut your chain to size, simply grab a link and bend it open to separate the chain you want from the chain that will leftover. Throw away the bent link.

Step 3:
To create your pendant, thread each bead with its own looped headpin.  When you finish off your headpin, just chain them together, like below.  This takes a bit of practice.



Step 4:
With 2 small jump rings, attach your pendant to the chain.

Step 5:
Attach your lobster clasp to one end of the chain with the small jump ring.
On the other end, attach a medium sized jump ring.

You have completed your necklace!