Ok. So this is my favorite Anthro Necklace.
I think I said that here and here. And here. But I really mean it this time.
It’s hard not to love them all – but this one is so cute and circle-y.
When we had the “Pick Your Own Anthro Necklace Giveaway” a few months ago – this was one of the necklaces I showed as options. And the more I looked at it, the more I loved it.
So I had to make it. It was pretty much a compulsion.
Here’s my version:
And here’s Anthro’s version:
Mine is all silver – I tend to not use gold as much. But I love all the different rings and just a few beads.
It’s nice and lightweight too. :)
This one is quick and easy. It only took me an episode of Project Runway to make it – so a slightly distracted hour and a half. :)
You’ll need:
Length of chain – 16″
Assortment of silver rings (I bought an assorted package + a strand of smaller rings from Michaels)
Beads (just smaller than the medium ring size
Eye pins (same number as beads)
Jump rings
Necklace Closure
Jewelry pliers: wire cutters, round nosed pliers
Start by laying out the lower half of the necklace, just to get an idea of placement.
You should have two rows – one shorter than the other.
Start on one side and begin connecting your rings with jump rings.
Work your way across the top row of rings.
Some of the rings were like jump rings and had an opening. For those, I opened up the ring and connected them that way.
If your rings don’t have openings – you could cut them with wire cutters.
The top row of rings should measure around 10″ across when pulled straight.
Start adding in your longer row of rings the same way.
The longer row should measure about 13″ long.
Now we’re going to add in the beads. You can use eye pins for this (pins that have a loop on one end) or you can create your own from wire.
Decide which rings you’d like your beads on and measure how long the pin needs to be.
Add the bottom loop to one side of the ring.
Add the bead to the wire and decide where the other loop needs to be.
Create the loop at the other side and attach it to the ring.
Continue adding beads to the necklace where you’d like them.
Add a jump ring to the top ring on each side. Cut the 16″ chain in half. Add one 8″ piece of chain to each side.
Add a necklace closure to the other end of the chains. I used a toggle clasp but you can use any tyoe of closure. Connect it to the two loose ends of chain with jump rings.
That finishes off your Shepherd Moon Necklace!!
I love all the different sizes of rings!
So what do you think? Do you have a favorite piece of jewelry?
Or are you a little fickle like me and change your favorites all the time? ;)
This is beautiful!! Your designs are always so stunning and tutorials are so easy to follow along! As for your question, I could never possibly choose one favorite piece of jewelry?! That’s just crazy I change my mind all the time :)
I love this! Naturally I like your all-silver version more than the anthro original.
I just finished my potentilla necklace this weekend! Love it!
This is gorgeous Bev!! I’m pinning this one, and sharing it on twitter:)
Fabulous as always. you are the necklace knock-off queen. I’m featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
This is probably my favorite anthro necklace as well just because the way the rocks are positioned it reminds me of a gyroscope. Kind of a weird reason to like something, but what can you do. :)
Yet again, you have inspired me! I have a similar necklace hanging in my closet…but I have never worn it. It will be getting a little love (and rearranging the circles a bit) and will be turned into something I will wear.
GORGEOUS! Want it!
This is so pretty Bev! I love it! You have such a gift ffor making jewelry, i am so impressed :)
totally gorgeous. One day I’m just going to go through and make every one of these anthropology necklaces, I swear! LOL
I’ right there with ya – love those circles!
You are amazing! This is absolutely beautiful, and you make it look so easy! Thanks so much for sharing!
I love your tutorials. They are so clear and direct. You make it look so easy.
My dentist loves to make jewelry too. While she was cleaning my teeth I mentioned your blog and your easy to follow tutorials. She stopped what she was doing and ran to her computer to look you up. She was excited by what she saw and bookmarked you. Then she returned to finish my teeth.
You know I’m over the “moon” for this necklace! Love, love, love it! :)
I always end up liking yours so much more. Very pretty – a good combo of delicate yet chunky (that is my favorite style).
I love it!!!
I think I like your version best. Good work!
What a wonderful necklace! Who needs Anthro when Beverly’s around?
Your version is definitely better! Love it! Will definitely feature and link to it in a future post so others can come visit. Pearl
Simply fabulous! Love, love, love that you are so talented and very willing to share with us less talented folks. Thanks.
I love this! You make such amazingly wonderful versions of Anthro stuff – just love this one! : )
you are so creative + talented you blow me away!
I love, love, love this necklace! I like yours better than the original; I prefer silver to gold too and I like the pink with it. Thank you SO much for the great step by step tutorial…as soon as I can get to Michaels for some rings, I’ll be making one! Thanks again!
I love this necklace, it is so pretty and would be perfect for my friend’s upcoming birthday. I searched all weekend long for the selection of assorted size rings at my local craft stores with no luck. I even tried the bead store but again no luck. I’m going to have to find something else to make for her but I’m going to keep an eye out for the rings I’ll need because I really want to make this necklace.
So beautiful! You are a master at this jewelry thing :)
Gorgeous necklace! Thanks for the tutorial!
Oooh this is gorgeous and I love to make jewelry so I’m excited that you posted this! Thanx!!!!
Natalie
http://www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com
OOh great necklace again. And great tutorial. Thanks so much.
Love it…always looking for new necklaces and earring to make…..this is neat.
PRETTY!!!!!
Wow! I LOVE this!
Well, somehow I’ve ended up here at your post twice today – must be because your necklace is fabulous! Thanks for the clear tutorial – it looks so amazing finished.
I hate to say it (sorry Anthro), but I think your version is much prettier! I prefer it with all silver, and I like the color of beads you used. Beautiful!
this is beautiful! i’m very impressed. great job!
You do a wonderfully simple explanation of how to make the beautiful necklace! Thanks for sharing your talent!
This necklace is great! I will have to add it to my want to do pile. :) Great Job.
You did a fabulous job on this necklace! I love it!
I would love if you would share at my Crafty Blog Stalking Thursday Link Party! ttp://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com
Anthro should hire you! I always end up liking your design better than the original. I also like the price much better! hehehe! Great tutorial!
Once again a great knock-off! I thought of you when I saw this one: http://www.cyrillus.fr/collier-feuille-coloris-or.htm?ProductId=104210072&FiltreCouleur=6497&CodBouw=410801222
Yes, it’s French! Not that expensive, but certainly not available in the US, so… why not give it a try?
Have a lovely crafty day!
This is amazing!! Gorgeous necklace!! Thanks for the tutorial!
This turned out better then the original. Great job.
Another great tutorial and necklace! Thanks for sharing your talent.
This is great! You did an awesome job imitating it! They look just alike!
Love the look! Your tutorials give great details. Im new to this page, I needed something that I could direct my energy on since I am house bound. Love this site. Looking forward to the next….now to get my daughter to help get supplies. :)
It’s so beautiful and elegant. I can see why this would be a favorite! Bev, thank you so much for linking up to “A Little Birdie Told Me…”. I’m featuring your post on my FB page…
Jenn
I am going to make this the minute I get all of the materials! I have one question though- what sizes were your rings? did you go from 18mm to 30mm or even smaller or larger?
I love love love this! You inspired me to make my own. Thanks for the tutorial!
http://projectsaroundthehouse.blogspot.com/2011/12/anthro-knock-off-necklace.html
This is amazing, i made mine using the ‘stardust beads in silver’ it looks great for nightime wear. Thanks so much, just discovered ur site and i’m hooked. Cheers
I love this necklace and decided to make it but I can’t find the rings!! I went to Michael’s and had no luck. I also have looked on quite a few jewelry & bead making supply websites and still can’t come up with them. Any suggestions? Thanks so much for such clear, precise directions for this necklace!
Helen Keilman
I came across your necklace on Bling Buzz. It is so beautiful. I love chainmaille jewelry and can’t wait to try this! Your pics and tutorials are wonderful. Thanks!
I like YOUR version better than Anthropology’s! Love it and can’t wait to take a stab at it! :)
I love it!
I have one question: did you glue the ring openings or just left them open? I am afraid they can keep opening….
Thanks ;-)
Hi Maggie! I didn’t glue the rings on mine closed, they didn’t reopen. But if it looks like yours might, then I’d definitely add a spot of glue in there to hold it! :) Hope that helps!