Holidays are always a great excuse for creating new jewelry. It doesn't matter if you are creating it for yourself or to give as a gift. Valentine's Day is no exception. 

Whether you plan to make jewelry for your Valentine, your gal pals or yourself you are sure to find lots of project inspiration below. 

 

The Valencia Necklace from Quiet Lion Creations - The Valencia Necklace will help you explore different shapes, color schemes, and bead combinations.


The various sizes of pearl beads used in this pretty necklace give the piece a unique shape, while the strategically placed colors create an interesting yet balanced pattern. You might never have considered making a necklace in a "V" shape before, but V is for Valentine and that's as good a reason as any to try this project! 

Make a Hearts and Flowers Necklace for Valentine’s Day from The Creative Goddess - Hearts and flowers just seem to go together for Valentine's Day and you can't miss with a necklace that combines acrylic flowers and Swarovski crystal hearts. Created in sweet red and pink with sterling silver and clear crystals this is a stand out necklace for a stand out friend. Or yourself. 

Valentine Heart Free Brick Stitch Pattern from Operation Tackle that Bead Stash - Take a peek at this darling Valentine's Brick Stitch Pattern. This pretty beading pattern would make a sweet little addition to any outfit any time of year. Make this stunning heart pattern as a pendant or brooch, or bead a few hearts and link them up into a necklace or a bracelet.

Red Heart Pearl Pendant from Domestic Diva - If you love wire wrapping tutorials, then you won't be able to resist this beautiful Red Heart Pearl Pendant. Perfect for Valentine's Day, this project will show you how to make wire jewelry that is ideal for a dinner date or a girls' night out. 

Art Heart Bangle from Art Bead Scene Blog - Have you found yourself looking for a simple bracelet with just a touch of color?  Maybe you are not into the whole red and pink Valentine's Day color scheme? This Art Heart Bangle may just be what you have been looking for! 

Bling, Bling Ring Tutorial from Sew Divertimento - While a right angle weave patterned ring may not scream Valentine's Day - it does if it is made in red or pink beads. Follow this right angle weave bead pattern to make some glamorous cocktail rings to wear. The Right Angle Weave Cocktail Ring is a simple and quick pattern, so you can make a ring for every outfit. Is it too early to start on St Patrick's Day jewelry?

Concrete Love Heart Pendant from Fall for DIY - Prepare yourself to adore this Concrete Love Heart Pendant. Its style is modern, simple and chic, but making it is a little more complex. With this step by step tutorial, you will explore using raw concrete to create a mixture of rough and smooth textures to work with in your jewelry design. You can experiment with the consistency, color, and dyes to make various hues, including the pretty pastel shades featured in this tutorial. 

Wired Hearts Brooch from Child Made Tutorials - This Wired Hearts Brooch is a great Valentine's day project to wear or give as a gift. It's simple to make and pretty to wear. Follow these wire jewelry making instructions and make one for yourself and someone you love.  You can also personalize this homemade wire heart pin with extra hearts and embellishments.