Bauble Bar inspired Jeweled Link Bracelet

I'm always browsing websites with the eye of a DIY-er. Now don't get me wrong, I love to shop and do it often. But there is something about the challenge of trying it myself (not to mention saving a little money) that always draws me in.


When I saw this bracelet on the Bauble Bar site I knew I had a project!

Source: Bauble Bar

Probably a year ago or so, my mom gave me a huge box of jewelry pieces. Lots of single earrings, broken necklaces, etc. I had no idea what I was going to do with them but it just goes to show there is something to be said for being a bit of a hoarder. I figured there had to be something in there that could work for the project. I pulled out a couple round filigree pieces that could have worked but then I hit the jackpot. I found almost the exact rhinestone link design as the original.

I had some leftover embroidery thread, 2 o-rings, and a lobster claw clasp (all from Michael's) so I was set.

First I cut 6 long pieces of thread and folded them in half. I attached 3 to each end link by slipping the loop through the ring then pulling the cut ends through the loop.

Next I separated the strings on each end into 3 groups of 2 and braided them. I secured the braid with a simple knot that also went through an o-ring and cut off the excess.

Finally, I attached one o-ring to the the lobster claw clasp.

I think this turned out almost exactly like the Bauble Bar version.