Spiked jewelry is one of the best ways to add a little edge to any outfit. Pair spikes with a little sparkle, and you’ve got a recipe for fabulous! This DIY tutorial will teach you how to make earrings using sparkly studs and brass golden spikes for a total rock star look.

Get creative with your sparkly stud-and-spike earrings! Grab a rhinestone of any color, and pair it with any color of metal you want. For these earrings we used clear rhinestones with brass settings and brass spikes for a new vintage look. Use other spike jewelry designs to inspire your own DIY design.

Materials: 2 rhinestones with attached rings, 2 earring posts and 2 backs, E6000 glue, 2 jump rings, needle-nose pliers, 2 spikes

1. Glue the earring posts to the backs of the rhinestones with a dab of E6000 adhesive, and let the glue set up for a bit before moving on.

2. After the glue has dried, grab the jump rings and use your needle-nose pliers to pry them open. Attach a jump ring to the bottom of each rhinestone and connect each jump ring to a spike. Squeeze the jump rings closed to secure the spikes.

3. Add the backs to the posts, and your sparkly spike earrings are ready to wear!

Wear your spike statement earrings with other spike jewelry for an edgy look, or let these earrings be the star of a more streamlined, sophisticated outfit.

For more jewelry inspiration from Kelly, head over to A Sparkle Affair.