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.
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.
4. Knot the two pieces on the left side together right above where the crochet ends. Do the same for the right side.
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).
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.
aurelia.donka says
May 25, 2009 at 10:32 amJust 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!
Happy Together says
May 25, 2009 at 12:03 pmI will make a tutorial and share it with everyone 🙂 I will try and get it up by Wednesday.
samsstuff says
May 25, 2009 at 10:38 pmSo pretty! I saw the link through Craftzine & had to take a look. Thanks for the tutorial! I will have to try this!
Calessa Black says
May 26, 2009 at 12:04 amThis is lovely! I actually like the organza ribbon better… 🙂
von Hand zu Hand says
May 26, 2009 at 1:05 amvery charming! i have to try this.
i set a link to your post.
i hope, you’ll agree.
thanks.
many greetings, doro.
Happy Together says
May 26, 2009 at 6:24 amThanks 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 🙂
Kathryn says
May 26, 2009 at 8:34 amLooks 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!
myDIYweddingday says
May 26, 2009 at 11:13 amThis is beautiful! Such a great tutorial… I linked to it on my blog.
Rachel@oneprettything.com says
May 26, 2009 at 12:33 pmOh a girl after my own heart! Now to rearrange things so I can give this a try tonight. LOVE IT! I’ll be linking.
hoganfe says
May 26, 2009 at 12:41 pmSuper well done tutorial and gorgeous work!
mary
hoganfe handmade
handbag originals
Belovedgoddess says
June 2, 2009 at 4:38 amWhat 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.
Heather - Dollar Store Crafts says
June 2, 2009 at 11:18 amI linked to this tutorial today on Dollar Store Crafts! Thanks, it’s awesome! You do such a great job.
Songbirdtiff says
June 2, 2009 at 1:40 pmI just found this on dollar store crafts. BRILLIANT! I never actually make jewelry, but I may have to start. Because of this.
Thanks!
Jody says
June 2, 2009 at 2:14 pmCouldn’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. 🙂 Looks great!
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 🙂 Thanks for the suggestion!
firefly says
June 10, 2009 at 4:42 pmThis is so creative…thanks for sharing your tutorials!
simone says
June 22, 2009 at 4:18 pmThanks!
Laura Gerencser says
June 25, 2009 at 9:46 amBeautiful necklace! I’ll have to try it sometime! Love your blog!
Heather - CROQZine.com - Dollarstorecrafts.com says
June 25, 2009 at 12:42 pmHere’s my first try: http://croqzine.com/blog/?p=1086
igor says
June 28, 2009 at 11:21 amHy!Beautiful necklace.:)
Swiss Side Jewellery etc says
September 21, 2009 at 4:12 pmHi 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
Bobosaurus Wranlger says
October 7, 2009 at 8:52 pmThis 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!
Richa says
October 15, 2009 at 7:56 amHey 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 ??
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.
Carrie says
October 2, 2016 at 2:14 amIt is 120 inches.
The Beading Gem says
January 30, 2010 at 6:50 pmStumbled upon your clever tutorial whilst looking for ribbon jewelry how-tos! Thanks for sharing. I will be linking in an upcoming blog post.
Dee says
February 1, 2010 at 12:37 pmA 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.
Tascha says
February 15, 2010 at 9:26 amI love it! You are so creative!
Stacie says
December 16, 2010 at 11:44 amI 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! 🙂
HJC Editor says
March 13, 2011 at 3:30 amHi! 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/
Melissa Hills says
December 26, 2011 at 3:55 pmHi 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.
mme.urara says
February 1, 2013 at 2:55 pmSuch an inspiring design ! It’s also nice of you to show how you made it!
Carrie says
October 2, 2016 at 2:18 amYou did a beautiful job of replicating the necklace. By having different materials you gave it an upbeat and elegant look. Great tutorial.