Making an Early 2000s Necklace Work Today
I love thrift-flipping statement necklaces. I bought a necklace from the early 2000s that is so cute but it was a little too long.
I like a snug choker-like fit so I came up with a hack to shorten necklace chains to customize the fit.
Tools and materials:
- Chain necklace
- Metal cutting scissor or an old pair of dull scissors
1. Clasp to the desired length
Instead of connecting your clasp at the end of the necklace, slip it through the chain at the place that gives you your desired length.
2. Cut the excess
For a while, I was just wearing the necklaces like this, with the clasp connected to the chain and leaving the excess chain hanging down my back.
I didn’t like the way the chain looked hanging down my back but I love the way the new length looked in front. That’s when I came up with this hack.
If you don’t have wire-cutting scissors, just take an old, dull pair of scissors.
Hold out the excess chain and cut as close as you can to the clasp. It’s that easy.
Thrift flipped necklace
Can you believe how simple it is to resize a necklace? No need to leave that excess chain hanging down your back or go to a jeweler.
You can customize your thrifted necklace all on your own. Try this hack and leave me a comment to let me know how it works out for you.
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