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DIY Pom Pom Necklace

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The moment we saw designer Nicole Akong‘s dramatically colorful jewelry collection, Conquistadora, we were smitten. Honestly, what’s not to love about these ethnic and tribal inspired pom pom necklaces? And how can we resist figuring out how these beauties were made? With just a few feet of cording, trimming, and chain, we’ll show how you can DIY your own Akong-inspired necklace!

You’ll need:

Start by attaching the chain to the outer edge of the pom pom trim with the jump rings. If you are using cable chain, connect a jump ring through every other link. If you are using cable chain, connect a jump ring though each link.

Once the entire length of the chain is attached to the pom pom trim, thread the cord through each jump ring.

Pick up each end of the cord and the chain will naturally fall on top of the pom pom trim. Center the pom pom and chain portion. You’ll need to attach this portion to the cord to prevent it from sliding. Add another jump ring to the first link of the chain and pierce it through the cord. Do the same with the last link.

Your new pom pom necklace is finished!!

Experiment by adding more chain, attaching different sized jump rings or using a variety of colored cord! Have fun!

(top image from Style.com, rest of images by Honestly…WTF)

105 Comments

  1. Evelin    May 24, 2011

    I’ve been in ove with that collection as well – incredibly vibrant and fun!

    So of course I’m loving your DIY. And I feel I need to make something similar for myself as well :)

  2. Jaharn    May 24, 2011

    Wow, this is just beautiful. What a colourful necklace, I really love this! Xo

  11. Donatella    May 24, 2011

    stunning! I <3 the pompons and chain combination. her whole line is to die for (or… to diy for)

  12. Nomadic D    May 24, 2011

    Awesome! That is genius! Seriously, you guys always have the best diys, they’re always so inspiring! I want to run out and make not only this but a million other things too! You guys not only inspired my tie-dye experiment:

    http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com/2011/03/reverse-tie-dye-surprise.html

    but also indirectly my jewelry frame too:

    http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com/2011/04/diy-jewelry-frame.html

    just because like I said, you make me want to DO things, MAKE things, CELEBRATE things…

    Yes, I’m a little enthusiastic. But what can I say, I love this blog!

    http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com/

  16. Elke    May 24, 2011

    What a great necklace- I’m going to try this one too- A while back I was so inspired by the rope bracelet with the s hook & I just finished making another version of it that has become a quick summer hit with friends- It’s posted today on my blog- byelke.com – Love your site!

  25. Anna    May 24, 2011

    WOW~ These are sooo adorable!! I just have make one ♥ Thanks for the post!!

  34. poet    May 25, 2011

    What’s not to love:
    1) their name, trivializing the harm done by the actual conquistadores way back in history, after-effects of which still plague Latin America
    2) their description as “ethnic” / “tribal”, flawed by cultural appropriation and a generally euro/anglo-american-centric view of the world

    They are very pretty though, and DIYing them is really a good idea!

  36. STEFANIE    May 25, 2011

    I don’t know where you ladies keep getting your inspiration from, but this is superb, as usual :) !

  41. Rachel    May 26, 2011

    I have never made jewelry before, but I am totally going to make myself one of those. Your instructions are fabulous!!

  45. Katia    June 3, 2011

    I love this! Saving it to desktop right now and I’m trying it asap! Thank you!

  46. Caroline    June 21, 2011

    I just made this!!! I am in LOVE!!! Thank you so much!! I like exclamation points!!! Pics of it on my Tumblr tomorrow. Great tutorial. <3 hugs

  47. Gabby    July 3, 2011

    I’m always so inspired by these DIYs! But quick question, where do I buy these materials? Does it require many stops at different stores for all the materials, considering there is a mix of hardwear, fabric, and art supplies, or is there one store where I can buy it all? Thanks!

  48. Emily    July 9, 2011

    Just made my own blue and green one and I love it! Took ages but so worth it. Click link for photo…

  53. The Frenchie    November 8, 2011

    Hello ! I am French and I am 12 years old . I’m crazy about this blog !!Sorry, I don’t speak English very well ;) ! But in English class I work wel… What’ else ? I love I love I love I love I love this blog ! <3 !
    The ends :p !!!

  54. Paty    November 26, 2011

    Since I first laid eyes on the pom pom necklaces on anthroplogie.com, I became obsessed with the idea of pom pom necklaces! They are way out of my price range, but with this tutorial, I feel I can give it a shot and make my own. I’ve never made my own necklace, but I am up for the challenge! I’m so excited about all the colorful combinations that I can make! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

  55. Guerilla Embroidery    December 4, 2011

    Just made this, used a combo of big and tiny pom pom braid. Pleased with the results! Just one thing – I had to buy a smaller than 6mm braid as I found it wouldn’t thread through the jump rings. Also, does anyone know of a good way of sealing the pom pom trim, as it seems a bit messy at the moment? Keep up the good work, these tutorials are awesome.

  56. Nia    December 22, 2011

    All of this DIY jewlery has inspired me to make jewlery on the side. :)

  62. Adelia    December 13, 2012

    Hi, thanks for sharing! Its really very beautiful!!! As my English is not so good, can you tell me please what is cable chain? Because the same name is two times. Thanks for the explanation.

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