Unique Summer Necklaces with Ceramic Beads and Semi-Precious Stones
In this blog post, we dive into creative DIY necklaces made with ceramic beads—perfect for capturing the feeling of spring and letting your imagination play. At Smyks, you’ll find a wide range of colourful beads in ceramic, porcelain, glass, and natural stone - perfect for anyone who loves jewellery-making and unique designs.
We experiment with fun beads, organic shapes and cheerful colours, which give your homemade necklaces plenty of personality and make them eye-catching. When you’re working with DIY jewellery and beads, there are no set rules – it’s all about creative freedom, playing with shapes and creating something completely unique.
Find inspiration to design your own necklaces with ceramic beads, and bring springtime into your jewellery designs with a mix of colours, textures and charming details. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced jewellery maker, you’ll find ideas here for creative jewellery that radiate joy, style and personality.
For the examples below, we recommend having two chain-nose pliers and a pair of flush-cutter pliers at hand.
The procedure and technique are described in this blog post:
DIY Necklaces with beading wire
... and in this video: Guide to easy and durable jewellery clasps
Click here to see our range of ceramic beads.
Necklace with Ceramic Beads and Semi-Precious Stones
For this necklace, we have used the following materials:
Ceramic fish, yellow and blue
Various ceramic beads
Semi-precious stone beads in various colours and sizes
Various freshwater pearls
Beading wire, 0.38mm, dark golden
Crimp bead, gilded steel
Jumprings, open, 5 mm, gold-plated steel
Jumprings, closed, 5 mm, gold-plated steel
Lobster claw clasp, 10mm, gilded steel
Chain extenter with coin pendant, gold-plated steel
The selected beads are threaded onto beading wire, then the necklace is finished with crimp beads, a lobster clasp and an extension chain. Here you can see how to make necklaces and bracelets using beading wire and crimp beads Smyks guide til halskæder (in Danish)
Here, we have used a 5mm jumpring on each side to attach the clasp to one end of the chain and the extension chain to the other.
Necklace with Ceramic Beads
For this necklace, we have used the following materials:
Various ceramic beads
Miyuki seed beads, turquoise blue picasso, size #11
Beading wire, 0.38mm, dark golden
Crimp bead, gilded steel
Jumprings, open, 5 mm, gold-plated steel
Jumprings, closed, 5 mm, gold-plated steel
Lobster claw clasp, 10mm, gilded steel
Chain extenter with coin pendant, gold-plated steel
The selected beads are threaded onto beading wire, then the necklace is finished with crimp beads, a lobster clasp and an extension chain. Here you can see how to make necklaces and bracelets using beading wire and crimp beads Smyks guide til halskæder (in Danish)
For this necklace, we have strung seed beads between some ceramic beads to create a little space between the larger beads.
We have used a 5mm jumpring on each side to attach the clasp to one end of the chain and the extension chain to the other.
Necklace with Ceramic Fish and Glass Flower
For this necklace, we have used the following materials:
Ceramic fish, pink, yellow and blue
Glass bead, daisy
Miyuki seed beads, light lemon, size #11
Silk beading thread, 0.6mm, white
2 crimp ends with two eyes, gold-plated silver
1 jumpring, 4mm, open, gold-plated sterling silver
1 jumpring, 5mm, open, gold-plated sterling silver
1 lobster claw clasp, 9mm, gold-plated sterling silver
For this necklace, we have used silk thread and crimp beads. See the Smyks Guide: Creative Beaded Necklace
Thread the desired number of beads onto the silk cord ...
... and finish the necklace with a lobster clasp. You can add an extension chain, which allows the length to be adjusted.
Bracelet with Ceramic Fish
For this bracelet, we have used the following materials:
Elastic Powercord, clear, 0.8mm
A colourful summer bracelet... simply made with an elastic band. Tie a tight double knot... apply glue to the knot... and push the knot into a bead. Once the glue has dried, cut off the excess elastic.
Ceramic beads and porcelain beads – colourful classics for jewellery making
Ceramic beads and porcelain beads are among the most popular choices when it comes to DIY jewellery and jewellery making. They combine a unique, handmade look with high quality, making them ideal for necklaces, bracelets and earrings alike. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced jewellery maker, these beads allow you to create personalised jewellery with character and colour.
Ceramic beads are known for their rustic look, vibrant glazes and interesting shapes. They range from simple, round designs to more creative and whimsical beads, which can bring a playful and artistic touch to your jewellery. Their variety of colours and textures makes them perfect for anyone who wants to work with colourful beads and create unique jewellery designs.
Porcelain beads, on the other hand, have a more elegant and smooth appearance, with delicate details and often hand-painted patterns. They are ideal for those who want a more classic or minimalist look for their homemade jewellery, while still preserving a creative and personal touch.
Ceramic and porcelain beads are both versatile materials that can be combined with other types of jewellery beads, such as glass beads, freshwater pearls and natural stones. This makes it easy to create striking contrasts and unique designs that really stand out.
Whether your dream is to make DIY necklaces with ceramic beads or elegant jewellery with porcelain beads, the choices are endless. With the right materials and a little inspiration, you can create jewellery that reflects your personal style and keeps up with the latest trends in jewellery-making and DIY jewellery.
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