Have you ever lost one earring from a favorite pair? That’s happened to me several times lately. I’ve been wanting to incorporate the saved mates into a different piece of jewelry, and I finally figured out how!
At a craft show last fall a lady had the ingenious idea of attaching the round part of a bracelet closure to a necklace latch that could clip onto any necklace chain or cord and then attaching charms to the bar part of the closure that slips into the circle. I bought the latch and one charm (with some miniature scissors, a flower, and two crystal beads), and I love it! So, to make my “lost earring necklace,” I removed the earring findings, bought another bracelet closure the same size, attached the pretty parts of the earrings to the bar with a little wire circle, and closed it up with my needle-nose pliers. Now I can exchange it out with my other charm whenever I like . . . YAY!
P.S. I’ve never made jewelry so I’m probably using all the wrong terms in this post, but hopefully the photos will help. ♥
Everyone probably has extra ppieces of jewelry! What a great idea!
I’m sure you’re right about that! Let me know if you make something with yours!
Brilliant! I have sooooo many singles, I just think that’s awesome.
If I can do it, you can do it!
I’m sure there are lots of other ways to make them into a necklace, too . . .just browse the jewelry findings at your favorite craft store to see what you can find. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! 
I’ll let you know what transpires!
Love this idea! I may be asking friends to donate their “extras”
Good idea! Have fun with it!
I love it. I have a box of one earrings knowing that as soon as I toss it, the other one will show up. I now have another project to add to my new blog.
Yay! I can’t wait to see yours!
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What a clever idea!
genius!! so clever and resourceful!
Thank you, Danielle! Each of these was a gift from someone special, so I’m glad to be able to wear them in a new way.
So cool, I love this idea, thanks!
You’re so welcome! Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
What a wonderful idea! No one likes throwing away an earring in case the mate shows up unexpectedly. Using this technique, they are preserved and used in a unique & beautiful way.
Thank you! I’m so happy to have them in circulation again! I hope you’ll try your own version . . . I’d love to see it!
Brilliant idea!!!
Thank you!
Such a beautiful idea! REALLY! Never thought about it and YES I have the whole bunch of earrings like that!!! I will def do one like that myself! THANK YOU!
Yay! I can’t wait to see it!
That is awesome!
Now I know what to do with the vintage singles that I have.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Laura
Ooohhh . . . I can’t wait to see what you make!
What a great idea! I love it!
What a fantastic idea! How very clever!
Thank you for checking it out!
That looks like fun! What a great idea. It’s rare for me to lose an earring, but sometimes I break one.
I don’t know how I lost so many! I’d just get home and only be wearing one. Oh well . . . it all turned out okay!
I love it. I have all kinds of losties, holding on to them knowing some kind of inspiration would come. And, it finally arrived in my inbox. Thanks for the great idea!
Yay! I can’t wait to see what you make with them!
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What a sweet thing to do!!! The “Lovely” button is now on my sidebar with a big THANK YOU to you . . . plus, when people click it, it takes them to your blog! Thank you so much for thinking of me!
Best, Katherine
Such a great idea (yes I am original in that EVERYONE has said that thus far
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Ha! But I appreciate it anyway! You’re SO creative so I can see you coming up with your own earring jewelry piece!
What a great idea! I will have to try this.
Thank you, Tina!
Now THAT is a good idea! I will be passing this bit along to my (non-blog reading) MIL. She will absolutely LOVE this idea! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I’ll bet your MIL will have fun making her own!
What a great idea!! I love that you can switch it out with charms as well…clever!
Thank you, Kelly! Now I want to figure out how to make some more charms!
I really like this idea…. Thank you so much for sharing! I may try this one in the future.
I hope so! I’d LOVE to see what you make!
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I thought this was such a great idea that I just had to post it on my blog. This came from a very creative lady, her blog is “PILLOWS A-LA-MODE”. Check it out if you get the chance and have the time! ~ Julie
Glad you stopped by my blog!! I fully support your repurposing and upcycling efforts – thanks for posting all these great ideas. Now if I can gather all my “onesie” earrings…
Belle
Thank you! Be sure to post your on your blog . . . can’t wait to see it!
What an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
I started on of those myself. Way to go
I hope you’ll post in on your blog sometime!
Brilliant idea! I’ve never seen anything like this before!
Thank you, Beth! It just sort of fell together!
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Smaaaart!!
Thank you! I don’t always *love* wearing the things I make, but this one I do!
Great idea! I had just been thinking about doing a “lost earring” post
Yay . . . can’t wait to read it!
Such an incredibly resourceful idea! <3
Thank you! I just checked out your jewelry too . . . beautiful!!!
Thank you very much! (:
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What a clever and fabulous idea!!
Thank you! I hope you’ll get to try it sometime!
Awesome idea!!
Thank you! I hope you get to try it!
OK, now I know what to do with all those one-piece earrings I have lying around. Great idea!
Thank you! Be sure to post your jewelry on your blog so I can see it!
hey, that’s a good idea – another REmissionary project, thanks to finding your idea here. As soon as I get some done, I will put it on the REmissionary blog and let you know.
Can’t wait!
That is a great idea! I think that it is perfect for any girl, as we all tend to lose earrings sometimes! I’m definitely going to try this! Very clever
Thank you! I really love wearing it because each of the earrings was a gift from someone special.
Can’t wait to see yours! 
Love this!!!
Thank you! I’m really enjoying wearing these favorite pieces again in a new way!
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This is so clever!
Thank you! I still wear it all the time, too!