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Ribbon and Pearl Necklace Tutorial

May 22, 2009 by Jessica 33 Comments

I save the few magazines that I ever buy just to have around when I feel like sitting on the couch with one. I was recently browsing through an Elle magazine (Oct. 2008) and saw this picture.
Lanvin Necklace in Elle
It is a pearl and grosgrain ribbon necklace by Lanvin for $1,320. I immediately thought of how I could make something similiar. Here is a quick tutorial on how to make a look alike for yourself (for a lot less!).

Materials:
-10 feet of 7/8″ grosgrain ribbon (I couldn’t find any in the right size, so I used organza ribbon)
-4 large pearl beads (again, sorry I used what I had so I only used three)
-Glue (I used fabric glue, but a tacky glue would be good as well)
-Large Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
-Candle, lighter, or wood burner

1. Cut the ribbon into two pieces. One equally 7 feet and the other 3 feet

2. Take the 7 ft. piece and begin to crochet a chain about 1 foot in on one end. Crochet the chain until there is about a foot of ribbon left. End with a slip stitch.
Ribbon Pearl Necklace Tutorial

3. Thread the 3 ft. piece of ribbon on a yarn needle and randomly run and loop it through/around the crocheted piece. Make sure the ends left on side side are about the same length.
Ribbon Pearl Necklace Tutorial

4. Knot the two pieces on the left side together right above where the crochet ends. Do the same for the right side.
Ribbon Pearl Necklace Tutorial

5. Heat seal ribbon ends with candle/lighter/wood burner. (cut them first if you would like them even too. I chose to leave mine like they were).

6. Glue on pearl beads. (I tried sewing, but they were too heavy for it to work on the organza ribbon).
Ribbon Pearl Necklace Tutorial

7. Once dry, it’s ready to wear. Just simply tie it on, take a picture, and add it to the Happy Together Flickr group so we can see what you made.

Ribbon Pearl Necklace Tutorial

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Comments

  1. aurelia.donka says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:32 am

    Just arrived at your blog through a linky to the ruffled scarf how-to from Craft Gossip (I think).

    Lots of adorable stuff. You look like you really enjoy being home with your little one.

    In today’s post and in the ruffled scarf how-to you have glimpses of a very cute updo. Would post a pic of the back that is a little more revealing and/or a brief description of how you are pinning it up?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Happy Together says

    May 25, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    I will make a tutorial and share it with everyone ๐Ÿ™‚ I will try and get it up by Wednesday.

    Reply
  3. samsstuff says

    May 25, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    So pretty! I saw the link through Craftzine & had to take a look. Thanks for the tutorial! I will have to try this!

    Reply
  4. Calessa Black says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:04 am

    This is lovely! I actually like the organza ribbon better… ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. von Hand zu Hand says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:05 am

    very charming! i have to try this.

    i set a link to your post.
    i hope, you’ll agree.

    thanks.

    many greetings, doro.

    Reply
  6. Happy Together says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:24 am

    Thanks everyone!

    “i set a link to your post.
    i hope, you’ll agree.”

    Links back are great! I have no problem with that at all ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  7. Kathryn says

    May 26, 2009 at 8:34 am

    Looks great! It looked intimidating to make, as I am a novice at crochet, until I read your tutorial and it sounds totally doable.

    Thanks for sharing this with us!

    Reply
  8. myDIYweddingday says

    May 26, 2009 at 11:13 am

    This is beautiful! Such a great tutorial… I linked to it on my blog.

    Reply
  9. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    Oh a girl after my own heart! Now to rearrange things so I can give this a try tonight. LOVE IT! I’ll be linking.

    Reply
  10. hoganfe says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    Super well done tutorial and gorgeous work!

    mary
    hoganfe handmade
    handbag originals

    Reply
  11. Belovedgoddess says

    June 2, 2009 at 4:38 am

    What a gorgeous necklace, I really think yours looks better than the original. To my eye the 4 pearls look odd, I was always taught that odd numbers (beads, embellishments) look better.

    Reply
  12. Heather - Dollar Store Crafts says

    June 2, 2009 at 11:18 am

    I linked to this tutorial today on Dollar Store Crafts! Thanks, it’s awesome! You do such a great job.

    Reply
  13. Songbirdtiff says

    June 2, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    I just found this on dollar store crafts. BRILLIANT! I never actually make jewelry, but I may have to start. Because of this.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Jody says

    June 2, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    Couldn’t you also just string the beads on the ribbon and then crochet them evenly in the strand? It would take less time and no glue that could come undone later. ๐Ÿ™‚ Looks great!

    Reply
  15. Happy Together says

    June 2, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    “Couldn’t you also just string the beads on the ribbon and then crochet them evenly in the strand?”

    I so would have done that if the holes on the beads weren’t so small. The ribbon was too wide to even begin to get through, let alone trying to get it through the beading needles I had on hand. I say go for it if you have beads that it would work on ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for the suggestion!

    Reply
  16. firefly says

    June 10, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    This is so creative…thanks for sharing your tutorials!

    Reply
  17. simone says

    June 22, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Laura Gerencser says

    June 25, 2009 at 9:46 am

    Beautiful necklace! I’ll have to try it sometime! Love your blog!

    Reply
  19. Heather - CROQZine.com - Dollarstorecrafts.com says

    June 25, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    Here’s my first try: http://croqzine.com/blog/?p=1086

    Reply
  20. igor says

    June 28, 2009 at 11:21 am

    Hy!Beautiful necklace.:)

    Reply
  21. Swiss Side Jewellery etc says

    September 21, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    Hi Jessica,
    This necklace is so lovely and equally as nice as the original, if not better. Love your blog and have put a link to this tutorial on my blog. Will check back soon.
    Vicky

    Reply
  22. Bobosaurus Wranlger says

    October 7, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    This is so gorgeous, I wish I had some ribbon and pearl beads lying around so I could try it right away. Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  23. Richa says

    October 15, 2009 at 7:56 am

    Hey Jessica…it is really a 10 feet ribbon I’m looking at ??? It doesn’t look that long…10 feet would be 300 inches..right ??

    Reply
  24. Happy Together says

    October 16, 2009 at 7:09 am

    “… is really a 10 feet ribbon I’m looking at ???”

    I know it seems like a lot, but the crocheting really takes a lot of the length. The spool of ribbon I used had five yards on it, so I almost used a whole spool. This necklace takes a little over three yards, so when looking for ribbon you can check out the yardage. You might find you might want it even longer too, depending on how tight you want it to your neck and how long you want the pieces to tie to be.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      October 2, 2016 at 2:14 am

      It is 120 inches.

      Reply
  25. The Beading Gem says

    January 30, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    Stumbled upon your clever tutorial whilst looking for ribbon jewelry how-tos! Thanks for sharing. I will be linking in an upcoming blog post.

    Reply
  26. Dee says

    February 1, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    A very stunning necklace, just found your blog via Beading Gem’s regular updates to my inbox.

    Unfortunately, I can’t crochet to save my life. It is the only thing that is preventing from making this necklace I suppose.

    Thanks for sharing, I hope you have loads of fun wearing your necklace.

    Reply
  27. Tascha says

    February 15, 2010 at 9:26 am

    I love it! You are so creative!

    Reply
  28. Stacie says

    December 16, 2010 at 11:44 am

    I LOVE this!! Thanks so much for sharing!! BTW…I featured it here:

    http://thecreativecrate.blogspot.com/2010/12/diy-ribbon-necklace-great-gift-idea.html

    Thanks again! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  29. HJC Editor says

    March 13, 2011 at 3:30 am

    Hi! Great tute! I will be linking at http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/ in future post.

    Thanks!
    Jane
    http://diylessons.org/
    http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/

    Reply
  30. Melissa Hills says

    December 26, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Hi Jessica, I decided last week that I was going to make this necklace as a Christmas present for my best friend. I went shopping yesterday and made two yesterday – one for me and one for her. They’re absolutely beautiful!! I did it in an antique style, using champagne/skin tone ribbon and greyish pearls. I will post a pic soon.

    Reply
  31. mme.urara says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Such an inspiring design ! It’s also nice of you to show how you made it!

    Reply
  32. Carrie says

    October 2, 2016 at 2:18 am

    You did a beautiful job of replicating the necklace. By having different materials you gave it an upbeat and elegant look. Great tutorial.

    Reply

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