01 Apr DIY: 3 Easy Ways to Upcycle Your Vintage Jewelry

Though I love a good DIY, if a project has more than 10 steps or requires a ton of tools, I can’t get with it. That’s why I’m all about the quick, easy DIYs anyone of any skill can achieve.

You might remember when I raided my grandmother’s closet for her vintage clothes and jewelry. While I’ve worn some of the pieces, a bit of the jewelry is broken. Fabulous, but broken or just not my style. Instead of tossing them, I decided to remix the broken jewelry.

Check out the easy DIYs below and see how I incorporate the vintage jewelry into wardrobe basics {button down shirt, clutch, strappy sandals} every woman has.

Button down shirts are a dime a dozen, but who says they have to look boring? Clip on earrings are soooo painful to wear, so instead I clipped them to my collar! This literally took a few seconds and I can remove them at any time or swap out the earrings for another pair that compliments my outfit.

I’m pretty clumsy so I try to stay away from krazy glue, but I managed to tackle this DIY clutch without any snafus. I took this broken brooch and added it to the front clasp of an envelope clutch I thrifted a few years ago. The back of the brooch had a clasp that I removed with some pliers and I also added a small patch of fabric to the back so it could easily adhere to the leather purse. After letting it dry for a few minutes, I had a new-to-me clutch that’s ready for a night out!

And finally, I jazzed up a pair of t-strap sandals I scored a few years ago from a clothing swap. The structure of the shoes made them perfect for a pair of clip on gems. The back of these jewels already had a clip/hook on the back, so it was a no brainer to add them to the ankle strap. Even if your jewels don’t have a built in hook, you can easily glue them on to the ankle strap or even the back of the shoe.

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Whether you’re looking to revamp some of your older threads or want to add a unique twist to your department store finds, check in your jewelry box to see what might work. Play around and have fun!

Have you ever used a jewelry DIY to update your style? How do you upcycle broken jewelry?