15 DIY Jewelry To Make and Sell

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Nothing, and I mean nothing beats the classic gift of jewelry to make someone’s day. It isn’t just made for lovers but also for family and friends. I speak for myself and many others when I say that jewelry is the perfect way to show your love and appreciation, especially when you have it customized to their liking.

That’s why jewelry is the way to go if you’re trying to make money on Pinterest and Etsy with your artistic skills. There are millions of people looking for beautifully handcrafted customized jewelry to wear for themselves or gift to their loved ones. In fact, research shows that beads and pendants were one of the most common items sold on Etsy.

Besides it being such a huge bestseller, the best perk is being able to do what you love. Not everyone can say their job involves honing their love for crafting jewelry!

Before you say ka-ching, you might feel lost with the many different types of jewelry you can actually make for profit, and for fun of course. So, if you’re planning to sell jewelry on Etsy, here are awesome ideas you can try for your business! They’re pretty fun to do during your spare time too!

 

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1. Cute Anklets

Fun fact: Anklets are worn to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits! Well, I can’t really prove this fact, but one thing’s for sure – Anklets sure are cute, and I’m guilty of wearing them to beaches for the ultimate summer vibe!

You can make extra money during the summer season by crafting cute anklets of all colors and patterns. I recommend going for bright colors to suit the sunny weather!

 

2. T. Swift Friendship Bracelets

So, as a wise woman once said, “So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it…” Okay, it’s a Taylor Swift song, but just go make these cute bracelets to sell and make a profit!

This isn’t just a huge hit during Taylor Swift’s concerts; everyone will always look for a cute way to commemorate their friendships. Think of it as promise rings but for BFFs! Etsy will be one of the best places to sell jewelry like this, especially when you allow customized orders!

 

3. Endearing Spring Charm Lockets

Here’s one of the best things to sell on Etsy because it’s personal and a fantastic way to express yourself.

These aren’t even limited to Mother’s Day! You can open commissions or create orders for special occasions like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, and more.

 

4. Fantastic Wire Wrapped Earrings

These DIY earrings look so complicated to make, but they’re actually pretty easy! As long as you’ve got the knack for crafting and the right materials, then you’ll definitely be able to make intricate pieces like these.

To kick things up a notch, you might even want to incorporate real gold into these wonderful earrings… For a higher price, of course! Just make sure you research the best places to sell gold, so you’ll be able to tap into a wider audience.

 

5. Adorable Beaded Rings

Promise rings, friendship rings, whatever the case may be, these pieces of jewelry will commemorate the love you have for those you cherish!

Making these beaded rings is one of the best home business ideas for moms since they’re so easy to do. You can even make these while taking care of your kiddos, or during breaktimes from work and household chores!

Here’s a tip: Create rings with different colors so people have more choices on what rings they’d like to get.

 

6. Clay Earrings

Crafting and selling gorgeous clay earrings on Etsy is one of the coolest second jobs you can have. You can work on your artistic skills while earning money from it.

Besides that, if your sales skyrocket, you’re going to have a loyal customer base that truly appreciates your art. What’s not to love?

These aesthetic earrings are going to fly off the shelves because of how Instagrammable they look. I can imagine the minimalistic girlies going gaga over their simple yet elegant designs.

 

7. Cool DIY Morse Code Bracelet

We’ve heard friendship bracelets that feature short, personalized phrases for their loved ones. But what about bracelets designed in Morse code?

Okay, hear me out, but you can actually tap into an even bigger audience and impress customers with your unique jewelry idea! People are going to love that each bracelet has a secret message hidden from the naked eye, so only they can understand it.

 

8. Valentine’s Heart Locket

One of the quintessential Valentine’s Day gifts is a gorgeous heart locket with a photo of their loved ones. Come on, as cheesy as it sounds, you have to agree it’s extra sweet because it feels like you’re forever holding your lover’s heart around your neck!

This Valentine’s Day, make sure you offer these cute heart lockets in your shop, I can guarantee that these will sell out before the day of love begins!

 

9. Lovely Book Necklace

Bibliophiles will be obsessed with this adorable necklace, which will show just how in love they are with books and writing.

The coolest part is that they can write tiny letters in the mini book! That way, they have the option to write a small note before they give the necklace to their book-loving friends. You won’t be able to write a long letter, but it’s enough to let someone know you’re thinking of them all the time.

 

10. Pretty Charm Necklace

I know some people, like me, can’t always decide what my loved ones want in a necklace. Well, there’s no rule to only stick to one lucky charm or pendant, so why not offer a bunch of them?

I’d love a necklace filled with charms that represent my personality, may it be related to food or traveling! It isn’t just simple to make, but it’s actually pretty affordable, too. Because of that, you can make a lot of profit!

 

11. Simple and Classy Wooden Rings

You know, I never really considered wearing wooden rings. But when you think about it, they’re a beautiful symbol of strength and continuous growth, which is just what a relationship should be like!

For those crafters who have mad woodworking skills, this is the perfect piece of jewelry to make and sell! Couples are going to love the uniqueness of having wooden rings for their engagement or wedding parties.

 

12. Customized Clay Photo Charms

People want to always have their lucky charms around them wherever they go, and I’m not talking about the cereal.

Instead of the typical store-bought bracelet charms anyone can buy, you can craft unique trinkets made especially for your customers and their interests. People will definitely be ordering a ton of your personalized charm bracelets for people to get a glimpse of who they are!

 

13. Unique Crystal Rings

In love with the crystal girl aesthetic? Then these rings are worth creating! Just looking at these stunning rings gives me positive vibes already. I can already envision the perfect outfit to go with jewelry like this!

It’s simple to make with materials you can easily find in your market. But, you can sell it for a good price, giving you maximum profit!

 

14. Personalized Wooden Bracelets

Wooden bangles were such a huge fashion trend in the 80s, and they’re making a huge comeback!

If you’re an avid painter, take advantage of the growing trend by painting wooden bangles. You can have customers request unique designs, so they have their very own masterpiece that no one owns. It’s like wearing art!

 

15. Nature-Inspired Leaf Necklace

Be one with Mother Nature and incorporate the beauty of the world into your crafts.

Customers will love that they have a small element of nature touching their hearts every day. The cool part is that you’re not just limited to using leaves. There are so many ways to customize the necklace, whether you want to paint it with different colors, or use different patterns, like flowers or your pet’s paw print!
 

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