Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace

Keep your silver, gold, and baubles sparkling—sans tarnishes—with these practical tips.

Yours can be made in any style of braid or knot, and in any color combination for a soft ombré effect. Pair this summer statement accessory with a flowy dress for a beachy bohemian look, or wear with a white shirt for that perfect statement piece.

Add strategic ribbon, and a mini quilt becomes a handy travel case for all your bits and baubles—and at just 20 by 10 inches, it's an unintimidating project for those with entry-level sewing skills. Pair it with a matching Drawstring Jewelry Pouch.

These shimmery creations range from a subtle one-inch length to a shoulder-dusting six. We've always been fans, but tassels are truly having a moment, and no wonder: The light-weight embellishments make a big sartorial statement when worn with summer basics. And while they look high-fashion, they're low-effort.

If Mom's still got your grade-school drawings tucked away somewhere, we know what she wants on her day: something you made with your own two hands. Sculpt bold beads or a posh pendant out of good old oven-hardening molding clay, then add stylish details, and you'll have a grown-up accessory that she'll display with pride.

Give us your delicate dinner plates, your tarnished silver, your smudged stemware. We'll show you how to make them shine and sparkle, right in time for the season of celebration.

Set aside the idea that every wreath needs to be circular; it can certainly start out that way, and then trail off.

Not everyone is the full-on-costume type. For a subtle and stylish nod to this month's holiday, try donning a skull necklace or bracelet. As intricate as they look, the little skulls are quite simple to make from affordable oven-bake clay.

Stash rings in a miniature pouch to tuck inside your matching Quilted Jewelry Roll.

The colorful bands and crystallized texture that gives this semi-precious stone its signature look can be customized to your Christmas tree. In pendant form, hang them from the boughs as eye-catching statement pieces.