The Stripes + Sequins 'Hardware Store Rose Gold Necklace' builds on a budding adornment niche. The use of hardware tools in the jewelry making field has become a hot topic for style bloggers and magazine publication teams, in large part due to the affordability of the design concept.
Stripes + Sequins curator Grace Atwood admits her love of stores like Home Hardware in this DIY post. There she hunts for unusual craft supplies, taking in the array of multicolored nuts and bolts.
The durable pieces look much like conventional beads, only with a rustic, no-nonsense feel. Black satin ribbon was used as the base for these brassy connectors which she delicately slipped on. Together the rows of string produced a chunky seven layered choker.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Hardware Jewelry
- The trend of using hardware tools in jewelry making is becoming more popular due to affordability.
- DIY Jewelry Making
- People are exploring DIY options and creating unique jewelry pieces with unusual materials.
- Rustic Adornments
- There is a growing interest in the use of unconventional materials to create accessories with a no-nonsense feel.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Jewelry Making
- Jewelry makers could create a new line of products using hardware supplies, finding a new niche market for their shop.
- DIY Retailers
- DIY retailers could offer workshops on hardware jewelry making, providing customers with all the necessary supplies to create unique pieces.
- Hardware Stores
- Hardware stores could market hardware supplies as unconventional jewelry making materials, expanding their customer base to a new audience.
