LOOKING 4 SOMETHING?

Honestly WTF

DIY Gretchen Jones Necklace

Posted by on

A couple of months ago, while visiting New York, we met the lovely Gretchen Jones and were fortunate enough to spend an entire day crafting in her über charming Brooklyn apartment. Not only is she amazingly talented and fascinatingly storied, Gretchen is one of the most humorous and genuine people we’ve gotten to know.

After raiding a local hardware store for supplies and hardware, we spread out over her workspace, and whipped up several pieces of jewelry while sharing anecdotes. One of our favorite pieces was a necklace inspired by the honeycomb Universe necklace from Gretchen’s collection. With some brass rings, neon cording and a clever trick courtesy of Ms. Jones, this bold statement necklace is a cinch to DIY! (PS scroll down for the giveaway details!)

 

You’ll need:

Start by laying out a pattern. Even though we ultimately changed the pattern, it’s a good idea to take a photo for reference. 

Line up two brass rings. Cut a 12 inch piece of cord and connect the two rings by wrapping around them 4-5 times.

Pull tightly and tie into a double knot. Trim the ends.

Now for the crafty trick  - take a lighter and burn the tips of the knot until the nylon starts to melt. Then immediately press the bottom of the lighter against the melted tips onto the backside of the wrapped cord, sealing the knot.

The first section is complete. Align another ring and repeat the process.

Continue to add more rings, wrapping each connecting section . . .

When the pendant of the necklace is finished, cut two 40″ pieces of cord. Fold a piece in half, pull the center loop through top of the upper right ring, fold it over the ring, and pull the rest of the cord through the loop.

Repeat the step on the opposite side.

Your necklace is finished! Feel free to experiment with fewer or different sized rings.
Adjust the necklace to your desired length and tie the cords into a double knot.
And now for the GIVEAWAY details: thanks to Gretchen, we’re giving away a pair of her squash blossom earrings! Simply leave a comment, if you’re on Twitter follow Gretchen_Jones and swoon over her weekly accessory snapshots, and a winner will be selected at random on Friday, January 27th. (Sorry, limited to US & Canada residents only. Winner will be announced and contacted by email. Good luck! xx) *** Contest is now closed. Congratulations to Julia T of Denver, Colorado!!

(all images by HonestlyWTF, Gretchen Jones Dawn Earrings $297)

527 Comments

  1. Natalie Bristol    January 24, 2012

    This is such a good idea!! Love the neon. And I LOVE those earrings!! I would so love to win them! Thanks for an awesome giveaway… I love the DIY posts!

  3. Rina karon    January 24, 2012

    Loooove the necklace! Gonna try to make my own this weekend…and the earings are so cute!

  4. k    January 24, 2012

    Wow, this DIY is amazing!! and the picktures are as always so great!!!

    Love K

  5. Carole    January 24, 2012

    I have been doing so many DIY thanks to u!!!!’
    Thanks a lot. This necklace is another one I want to do.:)

  8. Dayna    January 24, 2012

    Omg! Thank you so much for all the giveaways! These are SO BEAUTIFUL! I am not a traditional hoops fan, but I LOVE these!

  9. Lucy Parsons    January 24, 2012

    WANTWANTWANTWANTWANT

    LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE

    GRETCHENNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  11. Olivia    January 24, 2012

    I followed on Twitter! @snuggiebunnies
    This jewelry is amazing!!!! awesome DIY! great detailed instruction too- love it

    xox Olivia
    iwanttheseshoes.blogspot.com

  13. Claudia    January 24, 2012

    Oh I love that DIY!
    The Gretchen Jones Universe Necklace is also wonderful! I follow her on twitter now, too. @rara_avis

  14. Julie C.    January 24, 2012

    The necklace is such an amazing statement. It would also be cool if each brass ring was attached with a different color cord. The earrings are simply gorgeous!

  19. Ella    January 24, 2012

    Love Gretchen Jones! Followed her since the beginning and have been smitten with her design aesthetic ever since. Meeting her at Mood was the icing on the cake. Beautiful designs – love love love this as well as the earrings.

  23. melita    January 24, 2012

    Love the blog and love those earrings. Perfectly pretty.
    @melitzis

  24. Nikki    January 24, 2012

    Sounds like you had a very cool opportunity and this is an extremely fitting DIY to accompany it. I look forward to putting my own little twist on this uber-cool necklace. Thanks for sharing!

    http://www.cositabella.com

  25. RachelR    January 24, 2012

    Gretchen is such an inspiration and I’ve loved her since day one of Project Runway! I’m definitely making this necklace this weekend as a birthday present to myself. So excited :)

  27. Stephanie    January 24, 2012

    OH swoon swoon swoon. I would love love love to rock these earrings. I absolutely adore GJ and her designs.

    Thanks for the awesome DIY!

    @stephanielewis_ on twitter!

  28. anna luft    January 24, 2012

    love it! thanx for sharing, i am not sure i am gonna use the super neon pink, i would go for a vanilla or black, or something less shinny, however is great and i am just bitching up cause i don’t live in the US and so I cannot participate. =(
    xx
    anna

    liveonbeauty.org

  29. Janet    January 24, 2012

    love how the pink pops… i should make some as gifts.
    Also, the earrings are so cute!

  30. Jennica    January 24, 2012

    Love the necklace! Gonna have to frequent this site more often. Gretchen has been one of my favorite designers since ProjRun! Would wear the crap out of those earrings too! ;)

  33. Helen    January 24, 2012

    What a great idea…I host an annual Glam, Glitz and Bling dinner and this just might have to be my party gift to my BFFs. Thanks.

  39. HK    January 24, 2012

    love love love the earrings, and that necklace is a great idea!

  40. Noas'Libellule    January 24, 2012

    Such a beautiful necklace!!! SO clever! love the fact that you need a lighter for it – I was wondering what it was doing on your material list!

  42. Kelly    January 24, 2012

    This DIY necklace is rad, and I wouldn’t mind the earrings to match!

  43. jodi hill    January 24, 2012

    What a great, and easy, idea for a necklace! Thanks for sharing. And the earrings are beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to win them! Keep the ideas coming!!!!

  46. Elli Greybar    January 24, 2012

    BEAUTIFUL DIY and AMAZING necklace by Gretchen. So glad to see how well she’s doing after Project Runway. Always cheering her on!

  49. Andrea    January 24, 2012

    Love this DIY – so many variations can be made using this method – I can’t wait to try!

  53. Kristen    January 24, 2012

    When I see something so amazing that turns out to be so frackin simple I want to punch myself for being so daggone limited when it comes to DIY. Amazing. Will have to get over myself and give it a try this weekend.

  55. Lauren    January 24, 2012

    What a good person to DIY with. Her designs are very beautiful and you are so creative with DIY projects. A perfect marriage!

  56. Katelyn S    January 24, 2012

    Awesome DIY. I love your site and all your DIY projects! Very inspiring. Thanks for the introduction to Gretchen Jones. Beautiful work! Would love to rock these earrings!

  58. Christina Ranalli    January 24, 2012

    The earrings (and necklace) are a geometric masterpiece.

  59. Katie fusco    January 24, 2012

    I love DIY projects I want to see more! I’m looking for a great bday present for my friend Hannah who loves signature unique pieces…keep em coming!!:)

  63. kristin    January 24, 2012

    I was a huge fan of Gretchen on Project Runway! It would be so exciting to win these earrings.

  64. Shannon A    January 24, 2012

    I would absolutely love to win those fab earrings!
    I am going to make that necklace this weekend too.
    Thanks for the DIY!

  65. Missy White    January 24, 2012

    Thanks for the diy ideas. I think I’m going to change it up a bit & make my own necklace. The earrings look great!

  69. Elyce    January 24, 2012

    I LOVE Gretchen Jones! And those earrings are amazing! (And I follow her on twitter @ElyceHackley)

  71. Savannah    January 24, 2012

    Love the necklace and earrings! Following her on twitter @snfowler

  75. Felicia    January 24, 2012

    What size brass rings are used in your example? LOVE this piece and the Gretchen Jones earrings!!!

  76. Katie S.    January 24, 2012

    Following! (@KatieSieger)
    Love this DIY, statement necklaces are the best! Thanks for the giveaway

  79. Lindsey    January 24, 2012

    Love this! It’s nice to see cool diy projects that are relevant in current fashion trends! I would love to win a pair of GJ earrings!

  81. AKuipers    January 24, 2012

    LOVE the necklace and all of her designs :) I would love to win those earrings!

  84. jenny v.    January 24, 2012

    Gasp! What a sweet giveaway! I love the neon + brass, can’t wait to make this :) What a good collab your girls all make!

  85. Katie O    January 24, 2012

    These earrings are so fun! And I can’t wait to make that necklace, great idea.

  86. Maria    January 24, 2012

    Wow, I love those earrings! And the necklace is a great idea, may just have to try that out!

  89. Allison    January 24, 2012

    Love those earrings so much. Gretchen’s jewelry is beautiful!

  95. Aurora    January 24, 2012

    So many possibilities! Spraypainting the brass rings silver or a matte paint, different color cords… endless possibilities.

  96. Giselle Sneddon    January 24, 2012

    WOW! that necklace looks fabulous! I can’t wait to try it out! I’ve tried out a couple of the bracelets, so keep these coming!! :)

  97. Roberta    January 24, 2012

    Being from Portland myself, Gretchen was naturally a favorite of mine when she was on PR. Love her!

  100. al schwa    January 24, 2012

    just learning about gretchen jones but everything she’s involved with (earrings, DIY, apartment…) is just beautiful! @schwartiepants on twitter

  101. Jewell    January 24, 2012

    This is all so beautiful. I adore those earrings, Gretchen Jones is flawless.

  102. sammi    January 24, 2012

    LOVE the necklace and those beautiful earrings! Following her on twitter :D thanks!

  103. Vianca    January 24, 2012

    Saw the plug for these earrings on your instagram. I MUST have them! And how lucky, to be crafting with Gretchen Jones. One day I want to craft with you guys!

  104. Abigail    January 24, 2012

    Those earrings are gorgeous! And now I have a new necklace to craft, the neon on cord looks fantastic with the gold!

  105. Shannon Eurich    January 24, 2012

    OMG!!!! I’m OBSESSED with this DIY necklace!!! Ill definitely be making this today after work!!! Im also in love with these squash blossom inspired hoop earrings! They’re so major! I won’t be taking these earrings off anytime soon if I win them!!! :)

  108. Aimee    January 24, 2012

    I’m a tried and true stud earring girl, but lately I’ve been searching for a pair of unique hoop earrings so I can’t branch out. Perfect!!!

  109. Carlen    January 24, 2012

    My next rainy day is going to be occupied by this DIY! What gorgeous earrings to brighten up a simple top and jeans. Hope to win!

  110. Tiffany    January 24, 2012

    Wow those earrings are perfect! I wish I could have them :[
    I can’t wait to try the DIY as well! Looks hella sick.

  112. Lily O'Connell    January 24, 2012

    Those earrings are to die for. Always looking for more things to craft while i’m at school!

  114. Martine    January 24, 2012

    I love all of your DIY projects! You always inspire me and keep my wardrobe fresh. What a great collaboration with Gretchen — her romantic style is such an inspiration.

  115. Emma Stepien    January 24, 2012

    I love how something DIY could look so amazing, especially when paired with those earrings. Obsessed. I really respect Gretchen’s work and aesthetic and will be making this DIY in the near future.

  117. dallas    January 24, 2012

    I can’t wait to make a similar necklace!!! those earrings are rad!

  119. Shaina    January 24, 2012

    Definitely want to try this DIY!!! But with royal blue cord!

  126. kristina    January 24, 2012

    btw – i tried to email you but your email address kept on failing? just thought i’d let you know…
    xx

  128. shea    January 24, 2012

    those earrings are gorgeous!! i cant wait to try out this diy either… it would be cool even to use smaller circles

  130. Haley    January 24, 2012

    I loved Gretchen on Project Runway and was even more impressed with her collection of jewelry! Her style is impeccable!

  133. Jeanee    January 24, 2012

    This DIY is hot! I’m a neutral girl, but I love the POP of hot pink. I would LOVE to win those earrings! They are all kinds of goodness!

  138. Roxie    January 24, 2012

    You have the neatest blog! Love learning all the time. These earings are gorgeous. Love her jewelry!!
    Thanks!

  142. Alexa    January 24, 2012

    those earrings are literally exactly what I’m looking for! xoxo

  143. Angela    January 24, 2012

    NO WAY! I’ve been lusting after these earrings since I saw them. I’m a huge Gretchen Jones fan, and would be really honored if I won <3

  145. penguino    January 24, 2012

    thank you so much, so sweet of y’all!
    and wow, i loveeee her apartment!

  147. kelly    January 24, 2012

    fingers way crossed. I just re-opened by ear-holes after about five years of not wearing earrings — super excited about wearing something big and beautiful like these!

  149. gia    January 24, 2012

    awesome earrings! and crazy awesome DIY necklace. but it’s too complicated for a newbie like me haha

  150. Becky Anderson    January 24, 2012

    LOOOK at those earrings!! They would look beautiful in my ‘lobes. :)

  152. Terra    January 24, 2012

    Um, those earrings are some serious awesome!
    Headed to the hardware store right now so I can start on that necklace..
    Thanks for another incredible giveaway.

  154. Katie    January 24, 2012

    Following on Twitter (I’m @itskatieredmond) and I MUST HAVE THOSE EARRINGS!
    …Sorry for the overreaction, but really, make them mine.

  155. janet lee    January 24, 2012

    those earrings are amazing. I absolutely want them. Thanks for the fun DIY, I’m glad Ms. Jones is keeping busy!

  159. Suki Negusse    January 24, 2012

    Wow! The earings are great! They’ll match with the necklace, that I’m going to make for sure!

  163. Jessica    January 24, 2012

    I’ve always wanted to try cooking squash blossoms, but I’ve never seen earrings modeled after them. They’re so cool!

  165. Ashleigh    January 24, 2012

    No shocker that three of the coolest ladies would create such a bold and wonderful piece!

  167. Kathryn    January 24, 2012

    Beautiful jewelry! Love the idea of mixing yellow gold-tone and neon. Cute! And, of course, the earrings are fabulous. They’re simple but they make such a statement.

  168. Kimberley    January 24, 2012

    Absolutely beautiful pieces!!! I will have to try to recreate the fab necklace on my next DIY project break.

  169. Laura    January 24, 2012

    these earrings are DREAMY.

    as is the necklace. i’m a jewelry teacher so i’m definitely going to show this to my students! teenagers love neon and DIY.

  171. Rachael    January 24, 2012

    love this necklace and all of gretchen’s simple/elegant jewelry! making this this weekend…holler!

  173. Lizzie    January 24, 2012

    I LOVE! those earrings and absolutely can’t wait to make this necklace!!! <3

  174. EVA    January 24, 2012

    This diy completely satisfies my obsession with all little things neon fluourescent pink!!!

  177. Tara    January 24, 2012

    This is so Legit! Thanks for posting. Going to the store now to pick up the gear and make it for friends.YIppee!

  186. Tiera    January 24, 2012

    The necklace and earrings are both amazing!!
    You guys never disappoint

  191. Megan Gibson    January 24, 2012

    I love these earrings! Thanks for the DIY tutorial, I am going to try and make this necklace!

  192. Camille    January 24, 2012

    Such a great idea. I knew you could melt nylon but never thought of finishing off and sealing the ends for jewelry. Opens up all kinds of possibilities. Must raid garage for supplies. :D

    Love the earrings, would be great for my new short ‘do.

  196. Natalia    January 24, 2012

    I’ve been trying your DIY jewelry lately and love it. It makes for great gifts. I’m a cook and love the squash blossom earrings.

  198. Ashley    January 24, 2012

    love that she draws her inspiration from nature. unique but still familiar :)

  199. julia    January 24, 2012

    DIY magic. Gretchen Jones is a southwestern 70′s space age romantic goddess from a realm of ethereal yet classic wild woman roots. Love her jewels & intention, as well as this DIY necklace! Her earrings are something from a futuristic shamanic women..would love to channel that vibe. oxo

  203. Astrid    January 24, 2012

    I love the lighter and nylon string idea! I’m going to try that for other diy projects. And those earrings are lovely :)

  204. Kenya Miles    January 24, 2012

    Really love the new jewelry line. The rings with turquoise are beautifully done.

  205. Mary    January 24, 2012

    Love this whole blog, and especially those earrings! fingers crossed for a give-away win :) You guys are the best, and awesome diy!

  207. Victoria    January 24, 2012

    Thanks for the super fab idea! and i am in LOVE with the earrings!!!! @VictoriaHedin

  216. Christi    January 24, 2012

    Great DIY!!! I need some brass rings, though. Anywho, those earrings are amazing!

  218. Emmi    January 24, 2012

    Gotta try that trick with the lighter–always wondered a way to seal without leaving a big old knot.
    Those earrings are gorgeous!

  220. Chloe    January 24, 2012

    Gorgeous earrings and super awesome apartment.
    Can’t wait to try this DIY :)

  223. Atira    January 24, 2012

    That necklace DIY looks amazing and I’m absolutely in love with those earrings!

  226. Danielle    January 24, 2012

    Just made this necklace! Saw it this afternoon and had to make it! switched out the neon pink with white but I plan on making a bracelet with the pink or possibly another necklace. love it!

  227. kbeauty    January 24, 2012

    love Gretchen’s design aesthetic and the way she thinks about fashion and clothing! you can tell each piece has a story.

  228. Priscilla    January 24, 2012

    ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!!!!! I looove Gretchen’s work! Followed her avidly on Project Runway… very excited for this. :) Thanks for the giveaway!

  230. Ashley Aldea    January 24, 2012

    What a great idea! I love that you can adjust the size to your style preferences! I love big jewelry so I’ll make mine to stand out!! Those earrings are so unique! Love them!!

  232. Priscilla    January 24, 2012

    wow, those earrings are AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL. :) Will have to try out this necklace…very cool.

  234. Jordan    January 24, 2012

    LOVE these earrings! & your blog…I’ve gotten several great DIY ideas from y’all! Thanks so much for sharing!

  236. donna    January 24, 2012

    I’m such a fan of Gretchen’s jewelry that I just opened a Twitter account in order to follow her on the chance that I might win a pair of her earrings. Fingers crossed.

  238. Jessica    January 24, 2012

    omg love love LOVE the necklace and the earrings!! must try this ASAP

  243. Olivia Simons    January 25, 2012

    I just had my ears pierced and it’s about time I stop mooching off my roommate’s earring collection. These would be perfect!

  248. ash    January 25, 2012

    Wow I hope I’m the very lucky someone who gets those earrings, they’re so sick!

  249. Elin Wolker    January 25, 2012

    This DIY is perfect and the earrings are definitely adordable!

  251. Sarah    January 25, 2012

    I absolutely love the earrings. And the DIY necklace is to die for. The neon pink with the gold is so unique! Thanks for the tutorial and a great giveaway.

  252. rebecca    January 25, 2012

    love this! what a great idea!
    rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com

  253. May Rose    January 25, 2012

    LOVE those earrings. And the necklace is gorgeous. I love the lighter trick. Gold and neon make an amazing combo and I really like the pink you picked!

  255. Drogheda Cook    January 25, 2012

    The Hot pink makes that necklace, all the more better :)

  257. Marj    January 25, 2012

    Very nice earrings. I wish i could do something like that too! I admire crafty talented people. Thanks for sharing.

  260. Monique    January 25, 2012

    I love the necklace and the earrings. I am following on Twitter as Jesusismygrace

  261. jean    January 25, 2012

    The necklace looks amazing! And the earrings are absolutely adorable :) .

  262. Caitlin    January 25, 2012

    Love this DIY and collaboration- im on both of your sites like no others (minus twitter hahah) love Gretchen’s line too!

  264. Rachana    January 25, 2012

    The earrings are to die for! Unfortunately the necklace might be a little too bold for me.

  268. Taysha Riggs    January 25, 2012

    Great giveaway! One of my resolutions is that I won’t be buying any new clothes, shoes or accessories for the entire year but winning would be a whole other story

  269. Natalia C    January 25, 2012

    I am in love with your DIYs but this one is just made the top for me. I am in love with it. LOOVEE the earrings too!!!!

  270. julent    January 25, 2012

    Thanks for the giveaway. You guys are like a DIY dream team; I’d like to see more of the hardware store projects that you collaborated on.

  271. Rachel M    January 25, 2012

    I need a new pair of earrings! So many options love them!

  272. Marina K    January 25, 2012

    I absolutely love this idea- I just saw some cool looking neon nylon cord at the hardware store. Definitely on my DIY to-do list for this month! These earrings are beautiful too- I can see the inspiration from nature through the geometric design :)

  274. emily    January 25, 2012

    i looooove those earrings! i’d love to just buy or win the necklace too, because i’m not very crafty and even though that looks easy enough to do… i’d probably mess it up haha :)

  277. shannon hawley    January 25, 2012

    the necklace came out super cute and fun!!! i love the earrings!!

  279. Lina C    January 25, 2012

    I feel like I’m going to have to take a nice break from studying this week to make this one of thes. :D
    So simple, so awesome.

  280. gail    January 25, 2012

    The hardware store is definitely my go-to for jewelry supplies, and I’m excited to try the hoop necklace. And the earrings are divine.

  281. alanna    January 25, 2012

    what a smart diy idea!! LOVE!

    alannahirsch at gmail dot com

  282. Alyssa Rae    January 25, 2012

    i’m in love with gretchen, therefore i am in love with her jewelry!

  284. Janavi    January 25, 2012

    This giveaway is wonderful, as well as this DIY. I know what I’m doing this weekend…

  285. tara    January 25, 2012

    i am seriously going to make this necklace, and i seriously love those earrings!

  287. Joya    January 25, 2012

    Those earrings are simply gorgeous! I just discovered your blog and I think it is fantastic. Totally going to be on it every day now. Can’t wait to try this, and to think about other creative ways to use that nylon string trick!

    Thanks for sharing!

  290. Rebecca Storch    January 25, 2012

    This necklace is amazing. I can’t wait to make one on my own!!! I would maybe mix metals with a few different colors of the rings; maybe brass, oxidized, and silver-tone :)

  291. Molly Jensen    January 25, 2012

    Headed to craft store right nowwwwww! And ugh I really want those earrings they are so lovely!

  292. Laura    January 25, 2012

    Inspiring DIY…..I know what I’ll be doing this weekend! Love Ms. Jones’ apt…..Russian dolls, antlers, fur, art, succulents…..so similar to my living space! And the squash blossom earrings remind me of my time in Santa Fe….would be overjoyed to win them!

  295. Carly    January 25, 2012

    LOVE her style :) would love to have those earrings as part of my collection…now onto making that awesome necklace!

  300. Julia    January 25, 2012

    Love that necklace! I’m glad that Gretchen is doing so well after her win on project runway!

  303. Claire    January 25, 2012

    I loved watching Gretchen win on Project Runway. I love her aesthetic and especially her jewelry! I would rock these earrings! Thank you for the giveaway :)

  309. Caroline    January 25, 2012

    These earings are simply gorgeous! I NEED them. Beautiful and classy!

  310. Jamie Y    January 25, 2012

    ahh! I love this diy. sucha clever idea. &&of course those earrings are just stunning. :]

  317. yng yng    January 25, 2012

    Oooh! Love love love her jewelry collection on the runway show! <3 Very fashion forward without being too futuristic costume looking. Lovely.

  318. Courtney    January 25, 2012

    Seriously you gals always have the BESt DIYs!!!! Also I’m obsessed with Gretchen Jones.

  319. Liege Karina    January 25, 2012

    Oh what a shame can only participate in those who live in the U.S. and Canada, love to win ..
    Kisses from Brazil *

  320. lil    January 25, 2012

    great idea, i can’t wait to make some necklaces with those tips.

  324. Claudia Sarti    January 26, 2012

    I love the Necklace and the earrings are amazing. pick me!! :)
    you girls are great!

  325. Leila    January 26, 2012

    So simple but so stylish necklace! Try to make it right now!
    Earrings are so cool…mmm…

  326. Alicia T    January 26, 2012

    These are some of the coolest earrings that I have seen. I really like the unique shape!

  328. Trisha    January 26, 2012

    I’m not commenting for the giveaway. I just have to say that the DIY necklace looks like a first grade art project and not a classy look at all. This is one of the few “misses” I’ve seen on Honestly WTF.

  332. Karen Hethcote    January 26, 2012

    Totally awesome Earrings…..Would love to win them!

  333. Sabrina    January 26, 2012

    I am going to make this necklace as some as my drawing projects are done, the earrings would go perfect with it.

  335. sheila    January 26, 2012

    what an awesome giveaway !!! love the necklace idea too – so many options with that – silver rings, black cording would look great too

  336. genevieve    January 26, 2012

    Adding this to a LONG list of DIY projects to do. And who wouldn’t want to rock those amazingly bad ass earrings? Thanks HonestlyWTF!

  338. Steffi    January 26, 2012

    Love the idea, may try it with different colors and lots of small hoops. Would love a pair of earings!!

  340. Lori kindle    January 26, 2012

    This Wyoming girl would love to rock those east coast beauties. Very cool. And my birthday is the first

  341. Rachael    January 26, 2012

    I love all of your DIY’s and I love GJ’s style and designs.

  342. Inky    January 26, 2012

    Love those earrings! I have some rubber rings that could work for that necklace!

  343. Kate Bruski    January 26, 2012

    Honestly, LOVE the earrings. Am definitely going to reproduce the necklace, too. I think gold rings and black cord would be cool. Love the notion of using nylon cord and scorching the ends.

  345. love!    January 26, 2012

    Gretchen Jones is my favorite Project Runway designer. I think she’s got style, class, and a truly unique perspective. Would love to meet her someday. And I would be just thrilled to wear her awesome squash blossom earrings!

  346. Nora    January 26, 2012

    I adore your website! Here in rainy Amsterdam, this site adds some sparkle to the dark and cloudy days. And I’m lovin’ the earrings btw!

  347. Leah    January 26, 2012

    definitely making the necklace and i love the earrings – very unique

  348. Rebecca    January 26, 2012

    Earrings are gorgeous! But the necklace – I am good in the kitchen but lack the talent to even concieve something so wonderfully unique. Am glad I saw this earring giveaway on Facebook. I’ll be frequenting this page now!

  350. Angela    January 26, 2012

    LOVE those earrings!!!!! also, you guys have inspired many craft/arm parties in my home. i want to try this one one….will most DEF be heading to the hardware store on my next day off! :D

  353. Jessica L    January 26, 2012

    These are SO cute! I would loveeeee to win these because I’m definitely not crafty enough to make them myself!

  354. Kaitlyn    January 26, 2012

    Love love love it! Going to have to try my own and put my
    Jewelry making tools to work!

  357. Penni Long    January 26, 2012

    Those earrings are just stunning. I know the perfect redhead to wear them!! (me)

  360. Amy    January 26, 2012

    These earrings are amazing… & the DIY tutorial is so informative. I love the neon pink accent.

  364. Haley    January 26, 2012

    Need those earrings in my life. Gretchen’s jewelry is incredible!

  368. Victoria Milionis    January 26, 2012

    Love! Love! Love Gretchen’s style. So beautiful!

  374. Naomi Gottesman    January 26, 2012

    totally freaking love the squash blossom earrings! fell in love with ms jones on her project runway days!

  375. Sarah    January 26, 2012

    I am def going to try putting together a necklace like this of my own!! Love love love! And the earrings would be great for every day or a night out on the town…love them!

  379. Charlotte    January 26, 2012

    I love the ideas that I get from all of the info from DIY, would love the have the earrings too ;-)

  380. Kathleen Delaney    January 26, 2012

    Gorgeous Earings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pick me!!!!!

  381. Chloe    January 26, 2012

    Can’t wait to try this DIY this weekend! And those earrings are so gorgeous!

  383. Lauren Alexa    January 26, 2012

    I have to try this necklace ASAP, I’m obsessed with chunky statement jewelry, but that doesn’t look too heavy for my neck! Perfection! And the earrings…don’t get me started. I’d wear them everywhere and every day!

  384. kym    January 26, 2012

    these earrings are beautiful! i’d be honored to win them.
    thank you so much for this diy. it’s stunning and looks so simple to make. i’m going to try this one for sure!

  386. Jacqueline    January 26, 2012

    Very cool earrings. Is the necklace heavy? I like the idea but I can’t take any type of strain on my neck.

  388. Kara    January 26, 2012

    Like most things you post, I love it! Earrings and necklace alike!

  389. christina    January 26, 2012

    earrings! can’t wait to construct that necklace, i think i’ll add tassels.

  391. Jamie    January 26, 2012

    This is such an awesome necklace tutorial cant wait to make it! The earrings are also amazing

  395. Jenni    January 26, 2012

    Those earrings are to die for! Adore them! And adore this blog :)

  396. Courtney C    January 26, 2012

    Love the necklace, I think it would look great over just a simple tank to dress it up. The earrings are gorgeous! They almost look like lotus blosoms too. Beautiful! Fingers and toes crossed.

  397. Jen    January 26, 2012

    Love the original necklace and the DIY modification but I especially love the earrings! Crossing my fingers. Thanks for all you do for the eager crafting out there.

  399. Angelica    January 26, 2012

    ╰☆╮╰☆╮ NEED those earrings! Loving the necklace too…..most of all loving honestlyWTF ♥ “youuuuu light up myyy liffeee!!!”♫♫ LOL But for realsies fingers crossed pick meeeee!! ╰☆╮╰☆╮

  400. Jenn    January 26, 2012

    I just got a gold digital watch…these earrings would be sorta perfect to wear with it everyday!

  401. Sarah    January 26, 2012

    Love the necklace and the earrings are lovely too! Hope I win them!!!

  405. Diana    January 26, 2012

    Move over ladies. Those earrings are just right for me …LOL. Good luck to everyone but I would really like to win them

  406. Tiffany S.    January 26, 2012

    I’ve been a fan of Gretchen since Ep1 in her season of PR. I’m a big fan of recycling and upcycling and DIY-ing. (Also, my mom was a Jones before she married my Dad). I love her design esthetic and MOXIE.
    So…. that you for sharing this DIY. I’m pinning it on Pinterest, and I plan to make my version.
    http://pinterest.com/saintsalvage/
    I hope to win those killer earrings!

  407. Jackie    January 26, 2012

    wow such a great DIY, and those earrings are really unique looking

  408. aaryn calhoun    January 26, 2012

    Great idea! Love the necklace. So many ways to play on this basic concept too. Love the earrings as well. Can’t wait to try them on! ;)

  410. Lynn    January 26, 2012

    Totally doing like…NOW! Thanks for the great inspiration! LOVE the beautiful earrings!!!

  411. Rachel    January 26, 2012

    Great idea! Love those earrings too! Might have to get a twitter account just so I can follow her.

  414. Jess    January 26, 2012

    what fabulous earrings! and a(nother) very cool DIY necklace – will have to try it for sure :)

  417. Lindsey    January 26, 2012

    Great idea for a necklace, I’m going to have to make ons ASAP!!! The earrings are great too.

  418. Heather P.    January 26, 2012

    Ingenious use of brass rings and neon. Pumped that I’ll soon have a whole new selection of jewelry thanks to your DIY posts.

  420. Heather P.    January 26, 2012

    Ingenious use of brass rings and neon. Pumped that I’ll soon have a whole new selection of jewelry thanks to your DIY posts.

    Those earring are also spectacular.

  421. ErinIsTurquoise    January 26, 2012

    oh.my.lovely.
    this tutorial is genius! i love nothing more than hardware store jewels!

    stunning work by g.jones! must have these earrings!

  423. helly    January 26, 2012

    love your diy’s! and think these earrings are gorgeous. would love to win!

  424. celine    January 26, 2012

    LOVE love love love love the earrings!!! And I love a good DIY, especially jewelry.

  427. Sami    January 26, 2012

    Lovee the necklace DIY. Will definitely have to try it! And the earrings are gorgeous, too!

  429. Meghan    January 26, 2012

    Oh Miss Jones, these earrings are to die for. Summer staple if I’ve ever seen one! Pick me, pick me!!

  433. Becca Y    January 26, 2012

    I absolutely love those earrings! That would totally make my wardrobe rock so much more. The tutorial is really near too, something I could probably handle. :)

  436. Andi    January 26, 2012

    I adore Ms Jone’s jewelry line, it made me happy to see her team up with this blog. Great DIY, I’ve been craving a statement necklace like this for a while now, I will have to try to whip something up sometime soon!

  439. Chloe    January 26, 2012

    LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THESE EARRINGS SEND ME A PAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  445. maria    January 26, 2012

    This is so NICE! the pop of color! this is most def going to be my next DIY project, and those earrings are just gorgeous! Pererfect for spring! what a great giveaway

  446. Lindsey    January 26, 2012

    Awesome necklace. Those earrings are awesome! They remind me of Shira Princess of Power :)

  449. Jemina    January 26, 2012

    This would go great with my armful of round cherry blossom tattoos.

  450. Bethany    January 26, 2012

    I love the necklace idea. and the earring are gorgeous. My student budget has deprived me of nice things it would be great to have a pair of earrings that match my DIY necklace.

  453. boon1211    January 26, 2012

    i love it! i am going to have to try and do this!
    boon1211atgmaildtocm

  457. Jen J.    January 26, 2012

    WOW!!! Thanks for the great DIY necklace idea. LOVE the earrings!

  461. Ravell    January 26, 2012

    Wow! What an amazing necklace and the neon only makes it better!!!

  463. Caroline    January 26, 2012

    Can’t wait to do this tutorial as I have done a few so far already with much success! LOVE the earrings! Gold is forever a staple in my wardrobe. p.s. totally voted for you gals also. :)

  465. chris    January 27, 2012

    that necklace is awesome! I need those earrings! So chic and edgy~

  467. Nelky    January 27, 2012

    My weekend project! I absolutely love this geometric necklace!

  468. Alexus1325    January 27, 2012

    Wow, I hadn’t seen any of Gretchen Jones’ work in a while! I love her African porcupine quill bar-pendant necklace! So inspiring! The squash blossom earrings are gorgeous, I love the geometry of them :D

  470. Susanita!    January 27, 2012

    I love the native american jewelry reference to theSquash Blossom motif- with a modern twist all her own.. so lovely and delicate.. I would love to wear them!

  476. Maxy    February 16, 2012

    I followed this idea and made my own for my mother’s birthday – she absolutely loved it! She owns her own jewelry store in Toronto, so anything new and different is always welcome in her eyes.

  482. Aubreyatlollipop    March 30, 2012

    Hi, I was wondering. What is the difference between Nylon thread and Nylon MASON thread? is there a difference?

  484. Jen    June 19, 2012

    I would love to know how to MAKE those earrings!
    Also Gretchen, if you feel like a challenge, you’re welcome to decorate my living room. Gosh, yours is so beautiful!

  486. mars    August 10, 2012

    hiiiii ! i have to tell ya that this necklace really shocked my life, I totally loved it since I watched the article and I tried to make one, at first i couldn’t find the rings cause i live in latinamerica and there’s no good stores here, but I overcomed the obstacles and finally did mi own replica. I want sooo bad to show you the picture, but I dont know how to communicate with you… write me an email and I’ll send you the pic!!! THANKSS I LOVE YOU. marsellitas@hotmail.com. PS: sorry for the bad english

  487. Indiana    August 18, 2012

    Omg you are so crafty, i know lost of things are inspired by other things but how do you come up with some of it! :( wish i was that crafty :(
    p.s i love your diy’s!

  488. Kendall    September 13, 2012

    Hey guys!!!!

    if you love jewelry as much as I do, check out my page on facebook and instagram!
    My Beads Your Beauty
    inexpensive jewelry all made by hand by ME!

    Everything is so unique no one else will have the same

  489. Nancy L    December 5, 2012

    Love this look! And a great tip about using fire!
    Happy Holidays…

Leave a Comment

  • Tweets

  • Recent Comments

    • November Blue: well, i love them, but for now im too fat for them – it just adds me few more kg so im OUT for...
    • Anders: I’m from Scandinavia and that’s not what we call a Fisherman’s sweater! This is what we...
    • Erica: @Y.Rose here is a link to show you how you make the netted beanie: http://honestlywtf.com/diy/...
    • dimitri: I really love this sweater style. So pretty and stylish looks.
    • Marie Vlasic: Oh how I LOVE Fornasetti, all of it! I’m planning a Fornasetti-inspired bathroom restyle this...
  • SAY Channel Style
© 2010-2013 Honestly Media
Pin It