Here is how to make your own DIY charm necklace, using milagros. Not just regular milagros, but GOLD milagros.
DIY charm necklace using gold milagros
Do you ever buy jewelry that you feel like you could beef up? That was me last fall. I bought a necklace, but it needed a little “chica-izing.” I loved the long chain strands, but loving the glitz, I wanted mas. I set it aside and then last month I came across some beautiful gold milagros online. As soon as I saw them, I knew they would go perfect with my necklace!
But you can make it from scratch!
SUPPLIES:
Gold necklace chain with clasps to your size
21 pieces of gold chain, each measuring 3″ (or smaller or longer as desired)
Gold milagros and/or gold beads/charms
Here is what the necklace looked like. It’s super cute, but I wanted to add some Mexi-boho flair.
Directions:
Set out the chain and arrange the 3″ pieces where you want them.
Add the jump rings to the necklace chain one-by-one using the jewelry pliers. Here is a video I found that shows you how to attach jump rings to a chain.
Set out the milagros to go one on every other strand. Use the jump rings to add them, one-by-one.
Make sure to open each jump ring forwards or backwards and then close it the same way so the ends are flush.
That’s it!
When you wear the necklace, all the chained strands hang like this.
And here it is all spread out! I hope this inspires you to look at manufactured retail jewelry in a new way. You can take it apart or add to it. I call it “halfway handmade.” You can even paint it or add images, etc.
About milagros:
Mexican milagros are small metal charms, often in the shape of hearts, hands, or other symbols, used as offerings for prayers, healing, and gratitude in folk Catholic traditions.
Originally from Spain, they were brought to Mexico during the colonial period, blending with Indigenous spiritual practices to create a unique form of devotional art. Today, milagros are commonly found in altars, jewelry, and artwork, symbolizing faith, protection, and personal intentions.
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Love what you did with this retail item….made it your own (personally, I like your half-way homemade version better!). Thanks for sharing with us.
such a great idea! thanks for sharing!