Welcome back for part 4 of “When Brooches & Necklaces Collide”!
I have lots of chain ideas today so let’s get started with our first look!
The 4 strand, chunky silver chain is perfect for adding brooches! I choose this star-burst style rhinestone brooch and it suits this necklace beautifully.
Next, I used the same chain and tried an Art Deco style brooch which also worked really well.
I absolutely love the red color on this brooch and it really pops on the chain!
Below: This was an easy brooch necklace combination to put together. I used 2 gold chains that were similar in gold tone and selected a floral brooch with the same gold color.
Here’s how I assembled this look: Top photo is necklace 1 (it was long so I doubled it over), 2nd photo I added another gold chain with a few pearls. 3rd photo I secured the brooch.
5th photo, (above) you can see how I pinned the brooch to the chains.
Next I have long, 3 strand chain necklace with a fabulous Art Deco, rhinestone flamingo brooch!
This was very easy to put together. I think this works really well because the flamingo is good contrast to the streamlined chains.
Next up, more novelty brooches create a very chic, French couture inspired combination with several brooches! I doubled over a long, 60 inch chain, multi chain necklace and adjusted the layers so one was longer than the other. I located 3 gold and pave rhinestone brooches that were compatible and complimentary including one with a chain motif, an arrow and a turtle. I pinned them to the chain and I love how this turned out! A little bit of whimsy and a very chic look!
One the 2 photos just above you can see how I pinned the brooches to the chains.
Again, all the jewelry I used in these photos is vintage, found at flea markets and thrift stores. It’s fun to give these pieces a fresh look!
So, are you inspired yet to try this at home? Make a comment below and post your brooch and necklace ideas on Instagram with #broochnecklacecollides!