Easy Jewelry to Make and Sell (13 Stylish Pieces)
Are you looking for a creative way to make some extra money?
Making and selling jewelry can be a fantastic way to make some cash or start a full-fledged business.
And thanks to social media and online marketplaces, there are many ways to market your handmade jewelry to potential customers.
If you need some easy jewelry pieces to start with, here are 13 ideas that you can make and sell. Most of these projects only require a few basic supplies, so they’re perfect for beginners.
Not only is jewelry making fun, but you can create some pretty impressive pieces to wow your potential customers.
Easy Jewelry Pieces to Make and Sell
Selling homemade jewelry is a great way to express your creativity, and you can make a pretty good profit if you do it right. Let’s dive in to 13 easy jewelry pieces you can start making and selling today.
From simple necklaces and rings to dazzling earrings and bracelets, these projects are very beginner-friendly and can be completed quickly.
DIY Necklaces
You’ll find simple and elegant necklaces here to start your business selling DIY jewelry.
1. Painted Wooden Bead Necklace
The humble wooden bead is a great option for your jewelry business. You can do so much with them by painting them in various colors and designs.
This painted wooden bead necklace from Sustain My Craft Habit features deep jewel tones and gold embellishments to make it look sophisticated enough for dresses and business suits, but you can also dress them down if you’d like.
Even for those who say they’re not a “jewelry person,” a statement necklace can really bring an outfit together.
2. Macramé Sea Glass Necklace
Catch those summer vibes with a stunning macramé sea glass necklace using this tutorial from Crafts by Amanda.
This is actually a great piece if you live near a great place near the beach, but you don’t have to be coastal to make these beautiful things.
You’ll love that they’re inexpensive to make… all you need is cording and sea glass!
3. Stamped Polymer Clay Necklaces
Create some fun jewelry for kids and tweens with polymer clay! These stamped polymer clay necklaces from Projects with Kids feature fun phrases and simple designs that kids (and adults) will love.
You can stamp initials, simple words, names, and more into the polymer clay. Pair with a sparkly gem on a jump hook, and they look fabulous.
Using gold and silver polymer clay for this project is a great choice because they look like engraved pieces, but you could go with more colorful options, too.
4. Clay Pendant Necklaces
Here’s another option: using oven bake clay and decorative silicone molds (like you’d use for fondant pieces on a cake) to create beautiful charms for necklaces.
The clay pendant necklaces from Hello, Wonderful are simple and beautiful. Make them as understated or colorful as you’d like using acrylic paints.
These necklaces have a vintage vibe that pairs perfectly with so many looks!
They’re easy to make, versatile, and budget-friendly.
5. 10-Minute Tassel Necklace
Fringed jewelry, usually in the form of tassels, continues to be popular. And good thing, too, because you can make tassel necklaces in 10 minutes or fewer that are absolutely stunning.
They’re such an easy way to add a pop of color and a bit of playfulness to an outfit. Just check out this fun tassel necklace from Alice and Lois.
All you need is embroidery floss, jump rings, and a chain to make this kind of jewelry. Easy peasy!
6. Rainbow Sprinkles Resin Jewelry
You can’t leave out resin when it comes to unique jewelry pieces. It’s such a fun material to work with, and the sky is the limit as far as designs go.
This rainbow sprinkles jewelry set by Artsy Fartsy Mama is colorful, chunky, and fun. It’s perfect for summertime!
Handmade Bracelets
Want to make some cute bracelets? Wooden bangles and beads are terrific, inexpensive options to get started with.
7. Stenciled Wood Bangle Bracelets
Grab some unfinished wood bangles to make these beautiful stenciled bangle bracelets from Happiness is Homemade.
Use your Cricut or Silhouette Cameo to cut patterns out that you can use as your stencils. You can also use painter’s tape to create geometric designs or hand-paint things like florals or scenery on them if you’re handy with a paintbrush.
Each bracelet takes 15 minutes or fewer to complete (excluding drying time), so it’s easy to make a bunch in no time at all.
8. Beaded Bracelets
Making bracelets is perfect for any holiday or occasion. These beaded bracelets from Lovely Indeed are styled for the 4th of July, but it’s easy to change out pieces for Christmas (with phrases like Joy or Merry) or any other season.
They’re cute, charming, and super easy to make. Plus, they’re easy to dress up or down, so your potential customers will love them.
DIY Earrings
Earrings are a fantastic way to get into jewelry making. These accessories help you look put together with little effort.
Plus, they don’t take long to make, so starting here is a great idea for beginners.
Some common materials you’ll need for earrings include pliers, earring hooks, jump rings, polymer clay, embroidery thread, scissors, beads, and other decorative pieces.
Here are a few DIY earring ideas to try!
9. Polymer Clay Earrings
Any jewelry maker needs to learn how to work with polymer clay!
Learn how to make polymer clay earrings with these step by step tutorials from Craftsy Hacks. This tutorial includes six unique designs, so it’s a great way to get started with your jewelry business.
Working with polymer clay gets easier the more you practice. Plus, using things like mini cookie cutters and rubber stamps makes creating your designs that much easier.
10. DIY Tassel Earrings
Tassel earrings are still all the rage and make incredible statement earrings. Obviously, you need to add these to your jewelry-making repertoire.
They’re versatile, stylish, and super lightweight even when they’re really long.
Tassel earrings are also very affordable to make, so your customers will want some to go with every outfit!
This is a simple tassel design from Fun Happy Home. Once you master it, try your hand at tiered or layered tassels.
11. Boho Style Earrings
For customers who like rocking the Bohemian look, these Boho-style earrings from The Craftaholic Witch are an excellent choice.
Because Boho style is free-spirited, there are no hard and fast rules as to what makes up those pieces. However, they’re usually rich earth tones, long, and beautiful.
These earrings certainly fit the bill! You’ll need crystal beads, teardrop beads, two Boho-style charms, and a few other simple materials to pull them together.
They’ll be great for autumn!
Be sure to check out our post on 10 unique earrings to make and sell for even more jewelry ideas you can create for extra cash.
Handmade Rings
Everyone needs a little bling on their hands. These rings are super simple to make and even more fun to wear.
12. Beaded Wire Rings
Simple beads and wires can be used to create a beautiful piece of jewelry. These handmade beaded wire rings from The Craftaholic Witch are stunning.
Keep materials to a minimum, as you can with these designs, is perfect for small business owners who are just starting out.
To recreate them, you’ll need jewelry wire, a ring sizer, seed beads, and pliers. As you can see, they’re very affordable to create, so you can make a nice profit on them when you sell them.
Use beads and wires in different colors to add variety to your designs. You’re going to love making these simple DIY rings!
13. Mama Bear Ring
Any mama would love this fab mama bear ring from Amy Latta Creations made using ring blanks and an alphabet stamp set.
You’ll also need a stamping block and hammer for adding the letters, pliers, stamp enamel, and a few other materials for the finished look.
You could also use this idea to create an amazing-looking wrap bracelet!
Where to Sell Your DIY Fashion Jewelry
Now that you have a good idea of some jewelry pieces you can make to start out your own jewelry business, you may wonder where you can sell your handmade bling.
Thankfully, these days, there are loads of venues, both online and off, that you can use to find potential buyers and expand your customer base.
Here are a few ways to market your DIY jewelry business:
- Set up an online jewelry store using an online marketplace like Etsy – the best place for creative entrepreneurs!
- Set up with several pieces of jewelry at your local craft shows and craft fairs to find potential customers and also vendors from whom you can buy materials for your jewelry pieces
- Talk about your jewelry on social media platforms, like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
- Attend local fashion shows to both keep up on the latest trends and network with designers and shop owners who may be interested in showing and selling some of your pieces
- Get a domain name and start a blog for your online jewelry business. You can write blog posts of your own showing people how to make jewelry, which can bring in additional income.
- Collect emails from your customers when you sell to them so you can begin email marketing. This is especially important during big jewelry holidays like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas.
- Take advantage of free listings in local papers to advertise small businesses. Craigslist is a great online platform for free advertising.
- Keep your target audience in mind. Where do they hang out online or in person? Find them!
From beginner to experienced jewelry designers, we know you’ll find something in this roundup of easy-to-make pieces that will inspire you. So get your supplies ready and start crafting! We can’t wait to see what amazing things you create.
