Chunky Jewelry for Spring

Sometimes big is really beautiful, and this Spring, chunky pieces are on-par with style trends. You can create your own bracelets, necklaces and more with these quick tutorials.

Tutorials:
• Use any swatches of color with this super chunky paint sample bracelet...the best part is that paint samples are free.

• Use a piece of pattered paper for this origami bracelet.

• PVC piping found at your local hardware store can be used to make a chunky decoupage bracelet.

• Cover and old large ring with any magazine image for a truly unique look with this decoupage ring tutorial.

• A polymer picture frame bracelet is a great way to show off photos with a punch of color.

• Big earrings are in, so try creating your own variation of these beaded hoop earrings that can get as big as you please.

• Copper clay earrings have a great natural look with a large, copper clay piece.

• For a large piece that can go from the office to the beach, try this keshi shells and pearls necklace.

Runway Examples of this Look:

• Dripping Earrings in Milan
• Chunky Bracelets at Rosa Cha in New York
• Dripping Hoops at Krizia in Milan
• Bubbly Necklace at Whitney Eve
• Mariska Hargitay sports a heavy necklace at Fashion Week
• Bobble necklace on the Andy and Debb runway
• A chunky bracelet on the Burberry runway
• Big bracelet on the Jenny Packham runway

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