If you’re trying to think of a unique gift idea for a gal on your list or if you just need a special something to accessorize your look, I may have just the thing for you. This involves very little cost and honestly not a whole lot of effort, but may leave your friends jealous because of its one of a kind nature. (Okay, two of a kind!)
I’m talking about vintage repurposed earrings into beautiful rings to wear on your finger for any occasion. I’ve found many unique clip-on sets at yard sales and thrift stores for almost nothing!
First you’ll need to remove the clip from the back by bending or twisting the metal, and it will break off pretty easily. Then the surface will need to be as smooth as possible (and preferably flat) so I have to turn the earring over and hold it in the palm of my hand, while my other hand gently taps the backside with a hammer to smooth it out.
Then use a ring back from a craft store (I buy an adjustable ring with a small circle pad at the top) and super glue the former earring to the circle pad on the ring. Hold it firmly in place for at least 30 seconds, and be careful not to get the glue on your skin.
After the glue is dry, you will have a gorgeous earring ring unlike anyone else – except for whomever is lucky enough to receive the matching one.
What do you think of these DIY repurposed earrings?
I also think vintage earrings would look gorgeous as brooches or even hair accessories. What you do you think – have you made or worn anything similar to these?
Happy Repurposing!
– Jen
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Brooke Kroeger says
Incredibly cute idea. I have a huge collection of old jewelry.
Jen says
Thank you 🙂 I hated the idea of them just sitting around without anyone showing them off- old jewelry can be so unique and gorgeous!
Shelly says
I didn’t even know they sold ring backs! I’m gonna hafta look into that! I have tons of vintage jewelry left!
arlene dattoli says
just came across your web love it have a lot of antique buttons and jewelry
Kathryn Lienau says
Thank you. I have vintage jewelry from my parents quite political and business doings. I can pass the bracelets and necklaces on to my grand & great grands.
The earrings can’t always work out. This is the perfect solution! They will love them.
Sharon says
I’m going to look for old clip ons to try this.
virginia singleton says
I love the earring to ring idea.
Margarita Clewett says
What a wonderful idea! I will be sure to give it a try.
Linda Holder says
I do not wear earrings but I will make them into rings so they will match my necklaces. That is a very ideal and I am going to do that next week.
Irene says
Where do you find the ring part?
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Hi Irene, you should be able to find them at craft stores like Hobby Lobby, JoAnn, Michaels, etc. Hope that helps!
Karen Linde says
What a wonderful idea. I have many of my mother’s clip on ratings. My daughter and I thought they’d also make great wine glass markers. My cousin made some using polished stones and magnets