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Skeleton Key Necklaces: A Two-Minute DIY Project
You may have had your eye on those gorgeous key pendant necklaces that Tiffany has been promoting lately. Or maybe you’ve noticed the look on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Hayden Panettiere.
But at $6,000+ for the diamond-encrusted Tiffany version, you’re probably hankering for a cheaper way to get the look.
You’re in luck: A quick search on eBay for “skeleton key” yielded nearly 700 results starting at $1.
For a gothic look, check out this Tibetan silver skull key. If you’re musical, you might be enchanted by this Steinway grand piano key. Like real antiques? This brass key can be yours for less than the cost of a sandwich.
Once you find the perfect pendant, simply thread the bow of the key through a long, sturdy chain. To get the look right, you want it to be extra long (at least 24 inches) so it hits between your sternum and your navel.
Need supplies? Etsy has what you need.
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Great post! This is a great idea. I’m sure there are tons of antique keys on etsy as well as ebay. I’m totally going to make one!
Comment by Tatiana — May 18, 2009 @ 2:16 pm
whered you get the key in the picture???? its exactly what i want
Comment by rachael — August 23, 2009 @ 7:17 pm
Rachael, we found that one on Etsy.com. For one with little gems, Etsy will probably be your best bet. Happy hunting!
Comment by M.J. Prest — August 24, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
can you tell me where i can get thatEXACT key? PLEASE email me!
-thanks!
Comment by Casey — September 14, 2009 @ 8:12 pm
I love this key pendant! Do you sell it or will you please direct me to someone who does? Thanks!
Comment by Liv — September 27, 2009 @ 2:29 am
Unfortunately this was a one-of-a-kind DIY project, but if you scout out the resources posted above, I bet you could make one that is just as cool!
Comment by M.J. Prest — September 28, 2009 @ 11:05 am
Thank you. Can you tell me the search description for this kind of key? I’ve tried different entries, but failed to find anything similar.
Comment by Liv — September 28, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
All we did was search for “skeleton key” on eBay and Etsy and sifted through the results to find ones we liked. To refine your results, try “skeleton key jeweled” or “skeleton key rhinestones.”
Comment by M.J. Prest — September 28, 2009 @ 4:29 pm