I've never intentionally tried making ugly jewelry, and I'm not really sure I'm up for the challenge. But I look forward to seeing the necklaces entered in the annual The Ugly Necklace Contest. The entries don't inspire me to create anything ugly, but I admire the creativity and effort that go into each necklace. Take a look at this year's entries, and vote for your favorite.

If you think that you have the skills necessary to create an ugly necklace, check out the official rules. The entry deadline for the 2009 contest is March 15, 2009.

––Katie