I don’t remember exactly when I first found the Stella and Dot Pegasus necklace, but I do know that I’ve continually thought about it for ages. Even though I’m pretty good at navigating the interwebz to find supplies, it’s taken me quite a long time to find the supplies to make it on my own. Recently I’ve discovered how to order things in bulk from China on Alibaba.com and it’s really helped my statement necklace-making endeavors. 🙂
The original. Source 1, source 2.
For this project, you need:
-Leather scraps (This leather is from an old leather Jacket I got at the Goodwill Outlet.)
-Metal leaf pendants (Some gold ones on Amazon, and one on Alibaba. They don’t have the exact ones I used anymore.
–Chain for the top layer (I used chain from the Styled by Tori line I worked with last year.)
-Superglue. I used Aleene’s 7800.
Start by cutting out a piece of leather in a half donut shape that looks good around your neck. I used a piece of paper as a guide to measure around my neck and make sure the shape was right. Then stitch two long pieces of leather to the inside of your half-donut shape for the ties.
Then you can start gluing the leaves all around the leather. I made my metal leaves overlap a bit.
Finish by gluing the chain around the top of the leaves. Let the whole necklace dry 24 hours and you’re good to go!
Close-up.
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This is so cool!!
So pretty! I considered buying this for my wedding, but changed my mind last second. I toast your patience, this looks like a big DIY project.
It is sooo wonderful!!♥♥
I adore it!
xx Barbora
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i love this!!! amazing! 🙂 thanks for the tutorial!
What a beautiful necklace I bet it took ages to put all the leaves in place!
Is it heavy?
This is so amzingly beautiful! You are SO talented girl. I was just at a dinner and someone had that necklace on and I love yours more I think! But are all those pendants really pricey?
Thanks for this post Stacie =) Got me all inspired to dive my hands into the tool box. It's edgy & chic! Hoping there's more ideas and creative infuses to come <3
This is great DIY !! I see you live in NYC. How's that? I'm from Texas and slowly over the last 5 years have been moving towards the big apple. I'm about an hour away now, so the next step has to be the actual city. But my small town self needs a little positive encouragement. All I ever hear is "don't move to the city". So do you have any wise/positive words on the subject.?
Thanks
Jessica Freed
The Velvet Bow
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What an awesome DIY! I've been coveting this necklace for ages, but it's way out of my price range. thanks so much for an amazing tutorial!
That is beautiful! Great job recreating the S&D piece!!!
Wow, the result is stunning, so regal and rich. Brilliant idea too!
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NYC is great! I looove living in the city. I'm from a small town as well and while there are extreme differences, it's really not overwhelming… As long as you don't go to the touristy spots that often. 😉
I got 1440 for $35! And I probably used 150-200, so not too expensive! 😀
It's actually not heavy! The pendants are really light. 🙂
This is your best yet.
BTW, your images don't display in IE. Chrome is fine.
Ahh! Thank you so much for the heads up! I'll see what I can do. Sigh. Oh IE. 🙂
Wow!! Gr8 idea….
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Where did you get the leaves?
great project! i love statement necklaces 🙂
wow so many leaf pendants! very beautiful, i think this may be one of my favorites. — and isn't Alibaba great too! i've been buying through them for over a year now and not only are there great prices but alot of the sellers ship free as well as sell small quantities. the only drawback is it takes a longer time to get to ya- again, love your jewelry stacie, u r very talented!
Awhh Terri you're so sweet!! <3 <3 <3
Amazing DIY! Your version is better than the original!!
Keep in touch
xx
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This is a great project!! Absolutely lovely!
I plan to try using chamois leather (happen to have some) with a threaded chain.
For those of you looking for leaves, try Etsy, and look for recycled aluminum leaves.
This is amazing! What size are the pendants?
About an inch long! 🙂