Jewelry trends are constantly evolving, and right now, charm jewelry and charm bars are taking center stage. Charm necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and even bag and purse charms are experiencing a surge in popularity. If you're a jewelry retailer, now is the time to stock up on essential jewelry-making supplies to meet this growing demand. Whether you're looking to expand your product offerings or create unique, customizable pieces, having the right unfinished chains, charms, and findings is key to maximizing your sales this season.
Keep reading for our 3 favorite jewelry making projects for Spring 2025!
Why You Should Pay Attention to the Charm Jewelry Trend
Charm jewelry is not only stylish but also highly customizable, making it an attractive option for customers looking to express their individuality. From dainty charm necklaces to statement-making bag charms, this trend allows for endless creativity. With the right supplies, you can craft one-of-a-kind pieces that your customers will love.
The charm jewelry trend is experiencing significant growth, driven by consumers' desire for personalized and customizable accessories. According to a recent article, charm bracelets have seen a 150% increase in searches over a six-month period, with brands like MM6 Maison Margiela and Dior experiencing significant demand. (glamour.com)
In terms of online interest, keywords such as "charm bracelets" and "statement necklaces" each receive around 50,000 monthly searches, reflecting substantial consumer interest in these products.(grindsuccess.com)
Furthermore, a recent article highlights that charm necklaces are among the seven jewelry trends predicted to reach new levels of popularity in 2025. (refinery29.com)
Essential Jewelry Making Supplies
To start making jewelry that aligns with the charm trend, here are the must-have components you should stock up on:
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Unfinished Chains: Chains by the foot allow you to create custom-length necklaces, bracelets, and bag charms. Bulkier chains like paperclip chains with large link gaps work especially well for charm necklaces and statement pieces.
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Findings: Jump rings, lobster clasps, carabiner pendants, and extenders are essential for assembling professional-quality jewelry.
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Charms: A mix of trendy and classic charms ensures you have something for every customer.
Our Favorite Projects for Spring
To help you get started with the charm jewelry trend, here are three of our favorite DIY jewelry projects for the season (that you can make without any experience!)
Project No. 1: DIY Charm Necklaces
What You Need:
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Finished Chains: Finished chain necklaces with large link gaps like the Paperclip, Curb, and Figaro chains make excellent choices for separating charms evenly throughout the necklace.
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Or you can use Unfinished Chains: Chains by the foot allow you to make your creations even more customizable. Every jewelry maker should have a spool or two to jump on quick trends with the versatility that having chains by the foot can offer. You can make necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and more with one single spool in your kit!
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Charms of your choice: For this project, we are all about spring - We chose a few of our 18K Gold PVD stainless steel charms that can be found in our Charm Collection.
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Jump rings: Use jump rings to attach your charms to the chain, for this project, we used our 18K Gold PVD stainless steel jump rings.
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Pliers: We recommend using needle nose pliers as well as chain cutting pliers.
Instructions:
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Cut the unfinished chain to your desired length using cutting pliers. (Chain shown is the paperclip chain)
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Attach jump rings to both ends of the cut chain
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Add a lobster clasp or carabiner pendant to one end for closure. (optional) On the other end, add a chain extender to make your necklace more versatile
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Use jump rings or mini carabiners to attach charms to the chain links.
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Using pliers in both hands, close all jump rings securely, and your charm necklace is ready to wear!
Don’t have the time to create your own designs from scratch? Try our charm keeper necklace or connector chain for quick charm necklaces to sell with finished chains!
Project No.2: Create Trendy Bag Charm Looks
Bag charms are a huge trend and an easy way to offer personalized accessories to your customers.
What You Need:
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Chains by the foot
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Carabiner pendants (like circle or heart carabiners)
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Charms
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Jump rings
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Pliers
Instructions:
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Cut a short length of chain that will hang nicely on a bag handle.
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Attach a carabiner pendant to one end.
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Use jump rings to add charms along the chain for a stylish, customized look.
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Secure all jump rings, then attach the charm to a bag handle using the carabiner pendant.
Don’t have the time to create your own designs from scratch? Visit our Hat Chain collection, and try out a few ready made styles that can double as Bag Chains due to their 9” length!
Project No 3: Personalized Permanent Jewelry
Personalized jewelry is always in demand, and with stainless steel chains and blank charms, you can create stunning permanent pieces.
What You Need:
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Stainless steel chains by the foot (Featured: Paperclip Chain SPL1014)
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Blank pendants (Featured: SBB0318)
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Stamping mount and stamps (or laser engraver)
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Jump rings
Instructions:
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Using chain cutting pliers, cut the chain to the desired bracelet length.
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Use a laser engraver or hand-stamping jig & mount to personalize the blank charm.
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Attach the personalized charm to the chain using a jump ring.
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Secure the chain using the permanent jewelry welder.
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Present your customers with a stunning, personalized, high-quality piece!
Final Thoughts
With the charm jewelry trend on the rise, now is the perfect time to refresh your inventory and offer customers new, exciting designs. Stocking up on unfinished chains, findings, and charms will allow you to create trend-forward pieces that cater to a variety of styles. By offering customizable options like charm necklaces, bag charms, and permanent jewelry, you’ll keep customers engaged and coming back for more. Browse our latest selection of jewelry-making essentials and stay ahead of the trend!
Looking for more ways to grow your business with charms? Check out our latest article: How to Start and Grow a Successful Charm Bar Business!
