Gold is the ultimate material for luxury jewelry, and nothing else has the same aura or charm as this most revered of metals – so it’s no wonder that great value has been placed on it by unnumerable cultures the world over since the dawn of time.
For anyone who wants to try making gold jewelry of their own, we’ve had a look online to see what other people have been doing – and as a result, here are our favorite 27 plans for how to make gold jewelry you might like to have a go at recreating at home.
1. How to Make a Gold Chain
If you’ve ever wondered how gold chains are made, this is a video you should find interesting because in it, these skilled artisans take us through the whole process from start to finish. It’s painstaking work, and they use some specialist equipment that not every amateur will have access to – but if you aspire to making jewelry of your own, this is a tutorial that will show you how it’s done.
2. DIY Gold Gilded Earrings and Jewelry Bowl – Madeinaday.com
Here’s an interesting hack for glamming up cheap jewelry without spending a fortune – even if you can’t afford to use real gold. In her post, this blogger shows us how to make a pair of earrings and a jewelry bowl look like they’re worth far more than they are just with a little inexpensive gilding paint. Sound like something you might be interested in trying? Then check out her site to see how she did it.
3. Making a 1 Kilo Gold Cuban Link Chain
In this video, you get to watch the process of making a chunky one-kilo Cuban gold chain. That’s a whole lot of gold, and to buy that much would cost you over $60,000. But even if you don’t have that kind of money to spend on making a chain, it’s still a fascinating watch!
4. Jewelry Casting at Home – Everything You Need to Know to Try It!
Whether you’re planning to use gold or any other metal, if you want to try your hand at jewelry casting at home, this video tutorial has all the details you’ll need to get started. We like the way everything he uses is easy for amateur jewelry makers to get their hands on, making this a great video to watch if you want to have a go yourself.
5. DIY dainty gold necklaces – Spring in Fialta
Here’s a useful post that teaches you how to make simple but elegant dainty necklaces. As this blogger writes, gold-filled jewelry like this will last a lot longer than simple gold-plated versions, so if you want to learn how to make DIY gold jewelry that won’t tarnish or ruin too quickly, this is a recommended resource.
6. Chain Ring Making – How it’s Made
It’s so much fun watching the pros at work – seeing how the raw piece of gold is slowly turned into a beautiful piece of jewelry is almost mesmerizing. In this video, we learn how this skilled worker makes a gold chain from scratch, and the finished item looks stunning. Give it a watch and see what we mean.
7. DIY Concrete and Gold Leaf Pendant – Lanaredstudio.com
This blog post teaches us a way to make a highly original piece of jewelry by combining concrete and gold leaf. Concrete might not be the first material you would think of for making jewelry, but when it’s done right it looks fantastic. Intrigued? Then give this tutorial a read to find out more.
8. Making a Ring from a Gold Bar
For those who want to know how rings are made from raw materials, this is a video that should be of interest because in it, you get to see this jeweler making one from a bar of gold. We especially like the part at the end where he applies the pattern to the ring, giving it a chic and classy finish. Well worth a watch!
9. DIY Concrete and Gold Gem Jewelry – Diyinpdx.com
Here’s another blog post that teaches you about making jewelry by combining gold and concrete, this time in an assortment of pendants and earrings. We have to say we’re impressed by how good they look – and we’re sure we won’t be the only ones.
10. Jewelry Making Tools You Absolutely Need To Start Metalsmithing!
This video doesn’t teach you how to make jewelry specifically from gold – rather, it teaches you about all the tools you’ll need if you’re looking to take up jewelry making as a hobby. That means these tools will be useful when working with gold – but also with any other metals – making it well worth the time it takes to watch.
11. DIY Gold Leaf Pendant Necklace – Collective Gen
Here’s a tutorial that teaches you all about gold leafing, a technique that will allow you to give your DIY jewelry the classy look of gold at a fraction of the price of using a solid piece of the metal. As you can see from the images, the pieces she makes are elegant and stylish, and if you want to make something similar, this post has all the info you need.
12. Pure Gold Earrings Making – Learn How to Make This
In this video, we get to watch as this skilled goldsmith takes a single piece of solid gold and turns it into a beautiful pair of earrings. We love the flower design, and it’s so interesting to watch the techniques he uses to produce them. This design might be beyond most DIY jewelry makers, but at least it gives you something to aspire to!
13. DIY Gold Leaf Jewelry Tray – Homey Oh My
If you have lots of beautiful jewelry, you’ll need somewhere to keep it, preferably somewhere you can put it on display, making it easier to choose which items to wear each day. That’s what this post is all about because it teaches you how to make a gold leaf jewelry tray. Ok, it’s not technically about making jewelry, but it’s a lovely design, so we think it earns a place in our list all the same.
14. Handmade Pure Gold Bracelet
If you want to try your hand at making a DIY gold bracelet, this is a video that should be worth checking out because in it, that’s exactly what this YouTuber does using two 1oz gold bars. It’s another great video to watch if you want to see how to make a chain from scratch – and it’s another one that comes out looking perfect. We’re impressed!
15. DIY Faux “Gold- Dipped” Crystal and Druzy Charms for Jewelry
Sometimes you might not want to spend lots of money on real gold – in which case, making faux gold like the pieces in this plan could be a much more affordable alternative. They might not have that unmatchable quality of genuine gold jewelry, but they still look extremely pretty, and we’re sure plenty of DIY jewelry makers will enjoy copying these ideas.
16. Using Old Gold For an Engagement Ring
If you have some old gold jewelry that has sentimental value but that you never wear, one option is to melt it down and turn it into something new. That’s what this video is about – because in it, you can watch how heirloom gold was remade into an engagement ring, and we’re sure it’s an idea that will appeal to others too.
17. Make Your Own Hand-Stamped Necklace – A Beautiful Mess
This blog post teaches you a simple way to personalize jewelry – whether it’s made of gold or any other metal. It’s an easy way to give extra meaning to what you wear, and items like this will also be ideal options to give people as gifts.
18. Making a Gold Ring from Scrap
Sandcasting is a fascinating technique to see in action, and for those who have never witnessed it, this video is a great example of the art. It’s also the kind of thing some more ambitious DIY jewelry makers might want to try at home – although perhaps trying with something less valuable than gold might be a smart idea if it’s your first time!
19. DIY Gold Leaf Faux Jewelry – Honestly WTF
All you’ll need to follow this plan for making affordable “gold” jewelry is a sheet of imitation gold leaf and some adhesive. Sure, it’s not real gold – but if you want to achieve the look without spending a fortune, this is a great way to do it.
20. Handmade Pure Gold Jewelry
If you like the video of the goldworker in #14, this is another video you should enjoy because it was uploaded by the same person. In this one, we see him working on a stylish gold bracelet, and as ever, the workmanship is of an extremely high standard. Any aspiring jewelry makers will be able to learn lots from artisans like this, so make sure you give it a watch.
21. DIY Gold Dipped Concrete Earrings – Fall For DIY
For anyone who likes the concept of concrete jewelry here’s another post that’s worth a read, this time teaching you how to make gold-dipped earrings. There are two things we love about this design – that it’s so easy to replicate and that the earrings look so good when they’re done. Want to make some yourself? Then head over to the blog to find out how!
22. How to Make Gold-Filled Jewelry
This short video teaches you all the basics about gold-filled metal, offering you a less expensive way of creating DIY gold jewelry at home. It’s only about three minutes long, but there’s plenty of useful info in there, so check it out if you want to know more.
23. DIY Gold Cowrie Shell Necklace – theStyleSafari
We love the DIY gold cowrie shell necklace in this post, and we’re certain we won’t be the only ones. The gold isn’t real – it comes from gold-colored spray paint – which means anybody will be able to copy this idea without needing to spend lots of money on materials.
24. How to Melt Old Gold Jewelry the Traditional Way
If you want to recycle any scrap gold you have at home, you’ll need to melt it down – and this video shows you the traditional way to do it. It’s so fascinating to watch people doing things the time-honored way, and if that’s a sentiment you can agree with, you’re sure to love this upload.
25. Making an 18k Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
When you’re preparing to pop the question, there are few ways of giving the ring extra meaning than making it yourself – and for anyone who thinks they might like to try, this video will teach you how. It’s a challenging job, but it will be worth all the effort – especially if they say “yes”!
26. DIY Making Double Cable Chain Gold 18K With Box Lock
Making a gold chain is painstaking work, as you can see from this video. However, when you complete the job and you have the finished item in your hand, it can also be extremely rewarding, and this video takes you through everything you need to know to do it.
27. How to Make Necklaces
Here’s an interesting video that shows you how to make an 18k white gold foxtail necklace. It’s intricate work, and this jewelry maker obviously has lots of skill and experience – but that makes it a must-watch for anyone who wants to learn how it’s done. We love the way it looks at the end too, and we’re sure anyone who makes something similar will be proud of their achievement.
Lots of plans to inspire you
As you can see, there are so many plans for making stunning gold jewelry, and if you want to have a go yourself, you can hardly fail to be inspired by all the talent and skill on display.
We’ve enjoyed collecting these plans for you, so we hope you’ve enjoyed reading and watching them all too – and above all, we hope we’ve helped you find the ideas you needed for making some beautiful gold jewelry pieces of your own.
