DIY: raw crystal necklace

When Soph and I first saw THOSE striking images from the Chanel Fall 2012 runway our hearts basically gave out. We just couldnt resist getting our hands on some of those jagged edged, violet colored amethyst and crystal gems then DIYing until our little fingers bled.p.s. thank you to those who came out to our haute-DIY event at soho house last night where we made variations of this crystal necklace along with these and this and those and these. xxHow to: DIY Raw Crystal NecklaceYou will need:16 inches of chain5 raw crystal or amethyst beds2 jump ringsclasp6 inches of 24 gauge wire1. Cut two 8 inch pieces of chain. Thread your wire through one end of chain. Create a loop with the chain inside leaving 1/4 inch excess wire. Wrap excess wire.2. Thread gemstones through the wire attached to chain.3. Repeat step 1, attaching the other end of chain. Wrap and cut remaining wire. Attach clasp with jump rings.Photos: because im addicted for stylehive in collaboration with Sophie Monet