Steampunk vs Nautical

I haven't ever been a huge fan of Nautical jewelry, but this octopus is the coolest pendant I've seen in a while.

Of course, I had to throw in my own little Steampunk twist on it.

I grabbed a few beads and chain from the Blue Moon Beads line, some gears and a key to make this bad boy.

Basic strategy: I put every bead on its own eye-pin and non-beads were hooked to jump rings. 

Then it was just a matter of measuring chain. 

I wanted a layered look, therefore, I measured a slightly longer chain than my bead/gear strand.

I love things that are a little different, so I off-centered my pendant to be resting just about the collarbone area. 

I think those kinds of necklaces are so cute and you don't see them all over! 

When I was done with the bead and chain strands, I still felt like something was missing and so I made a few dangles to hang from the octopus; it balanced out the necklace very well.

With a necklace so awesome, it needed a companion.

The bracelet was a breeze (compared to the slightly time consuming necklace). 

Same strategy as the necklace; eye-pins for beads and jump rings for gears and then you measure your chain.

Add a clasp and there you go! 

Steampunk meets Nautical meets BEAUTIFUL! 

I absolutely love this necklace set and guaranteed you won't be seeing anything else like it around.