Projected bracelets, taxedermy jewelry, lego and raw creativity are just a few examples of the hip jewelry and accessories that peppered up our fashion section in 2009.
This countdown features the best of the best, from a selection of 2,250 jewelry and accessory trends.
If you are looking for professional fashion research and trend clusters, check out our 2009 Trend Reports.
Implications - The ability to incorporate the hottest contemporary crazes into all aspects of their lives is an attractive prospect to consumers. Jewelery and accessories that embody popular patterns such as vampires or the green revolution allow consumers to express their pop culture savvy at all times.
Top 50 Jewelry and Accessory Trends in 2009
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Vampire Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by 'Twilight' Series and 'New Moon'
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Passionate Accessories Ads
Sizzling Guess Accessories & Watches Fall & Spring 09 Campaigns
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Lacy Gothic Accessories
TotusMel Tatted Masks and Jewelry
47
Fist Fight Fashion
Brass Knuckle-Inspired Rings Let You Channel Your Inner Gangster
46
Ultra Glam Retro
80s ‘Pride & Glory' Colorful Fashionshoot for V-Magazine
45
Plastic Bag Jewelry
Etsy Artisans Recycle To Make Eco Chic Yarn Accessories
44
Gigantic Galactic Necklaces
Avant-Garde Chunky Metal And Gem Jewelry for Lanvin 2009
43
Golden Catsuit Fashion Spreads
Olga Kurylenko Reprises Bond Girl Role for GQ Germany
42
Shoe Jewelry
San Francisco's Litter Label Glams Up Pumps
41
Couture Phone Holders
Karl Lagerfeld Puts Your Mobile at Hand's Reach
40
Opera Gloves
Elbow-Length Evening Gloves are Hot for Fall 2009
39
Teen Movie-Inspired Jewelry
Twilight's Cullen Family Crest Revealed by Designers
38
Faux Denim Leggings
Rock & Republic's Shockingly Realistic Fake Jeans For Summer 2009
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Extreme Handbag Photography
James Piatt's Pursuaders and Peace Keepers
36
Haute Body Piercing Campaigns
Wildcat Dresses Models in Couture to Glam Up Body Mods
35
Seacreature Jewelry
Amazing Silver Octopus Rings by Antonio Palladino
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Chic Vintage Headpieces
Beautiful Feminine Headwear From Be Something New
33
Shell-Like Purses
The Miche Bag Features Interchangeable Covers
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Neon Headphones
Garish 'Graffiti' Headwear Straight From the Street
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Retro Chic Eye Masks
Holly Golightly Sleep Mask Will Make You Want Breakfast at Tiffany's
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Crocheted Chokers
Handmade Freeform Necklaces and Wrist Warmers by Uloni
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Health Masquerades
Designer Swine Flu Masks by CheapChampagne
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Oversized Derby Hats
Chic Brimmed Kentucky Derby Hats and Headdresses
27
Projector Bracelets
The Snowcorn Camera Is Also A Translator and Business Card Scanner
26
Chic Ruffled Handbags
Iceland's 'Hidden Goods' Ultra-Feminine Frills and Bows
25
Handmade Glass Jewelry
Linda Steider's Kiln-Formed Art Jewelry and Buttons
24
Meat Purses
Ted Noten's Striking Accessories Will Make You Do a Double-Take
23
Jewelry From Recycled Bike Parts
Jam Home Made & Ready Made Debuts S/S '09 Ring Collection
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Outrageous Headwear
Magnificent Sculptural Millinery by Noel Stewart
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Tribal Accessories
Wild Bags and Bangles by Louis Vuitton
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Accessorizing With Taxidermy
Julia DeVille's Controversial Dead Animal Jewellery
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Microcosmic Accessories
‘#5 Universe Ring' Proves Earth is a Blip in Our Galaxy
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Quirky Recycled Fabric Jewelry
Eccentric and Eco-Marvelous Fiber Millefiori Accessories
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Organic Jewelry
Paula Hayes' 'Living Necklaces'
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Engagement Piercings
Alternative Luxury from Johnny Brookheart
15
Broken Heart Bling
Breakup Jewelry By Etsy Artists Symbolize Broken Romance
14
Graffiti-Inspired Jewelry
Thomas Nayler's Accessories Fuse Street and Elite
13
14 Ways to Wear Wings
Ethereal Accessories to Play Cupid on Valentine's Day
12
DIY Hipster Bags
Create Your Own Freitag Online
11
Giant LEGO Jewelry
"My First Royal Jewels" Are Perfect for Accessory Fiends On a Budget
10
Chic Recyclable Luggage
Papier Bags by Saskia Diez Looked Like Crumped Paper
9
Carnavalesque Swine Flu Masks
Yoriko Yoshida's Chic Surgical Masks
8
Interactive Storytelling Jewelry
Quirky Accessories That Tell a Story Each Time They're Worn
7
Living Necklaces
Rockettoro Pendants Let You Hang Real Blossoms From Your Neck
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Accessories That Tattoo You
Imprint Phrases On Your Fingers With the Inner Message Ring
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Roadkill Jewelry
'Roadquill' Line Recycles Porcupine Quills for Macabre Eco-Accessories
4
Popstar Portrait Pendants
American Idol's Adam Lambert and David Cook Jewelry
3
Scar-Shaped Jewelry
It's My Scar Personalized Accessories Celebrate Healed Wounds
2
Dental Tool-Inspired Jewelry
Odd Oral Distortion Rings for Impromptu Mouth Exams
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Fragile Plaster Packaging
These Breakable Hearts Make a Smashing Valentine's Day Present
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Punk 80s Fashion
Black Lace, Neon Pink and Fingerless Gloves at Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 RTW
Stylish Vampires
Twilight is In Style December 2008
Piercing Cover Shots
Gisele Bundchen Rocks a Nose Ring on Cover of DT Magazine
Movie Character Obsessions
The Twilight Dolls
Vampire Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by 'Twilight' Series and 'New Moon'
Robert Pattinson Mania
18 Ways The Twilight Star Has Influenced Pop Culture
Zipper Eye Accessories
Lady Gaga's Eye-Popping Style on American Idol
Retro-Style Headpieces
Sizzling Hot Pin-Up Style Fascinators Make A Fashion Comeback
24 Weird Meat Innovations You Wouldn't Want to Eat
30 Hip Headphones and Awesome Earbuds
50 Bizarre Handbags and Peculiar Purses
Silly Surgical Masks
Fun Face Masks to Fend Off Swine Flu Symptoms (UPDATE)
Statement Rings
Angelina Jolie's Green Oscar Ring Still Has Jewelery Mavens Mesmerized
Nudevertising Accessories
John Galliano Puts the Natural Focus on Jewelry
80s Disco Fashion
Shoulder Pads and Metallics at Versace Fall 2009
Shredded Male Leggings
Sci-Fi Warrior Fashion at Gareth Pugh Fall 2009
Chic Punk Supermodels
Omahyra Mota Garcia Has Tattoos, Piercings and Edgy Style
Fist Fight Fashion
Brass Knuckle-Inspired Rings Let You Channel Your Inner Gangster
25 Peculiar Pieces of Gadget Jewelry
Bizarre Baubles with a Purpose
Twilight Inspired Jewelry
Edward and Jacob Love Bella Bracelets and Earrings -
Oversized Danish Baubles
Monies Jewelry of Denmark
25 Designs that Live
A Guide to Using Your Green Thumb in Home Decor
H1N1 Fashion
Cheeky Clothing Adds Humor to Fear of Swine Flu Symptoms
Gothic Masquerade Editorials
Metal Magazine's Masktastic Fashion Spread
Personalized Illustrated Wallpaper
One-of-a-Kind Graphic Swedish Art Dresses Up Drab Walls
Naughty Stained Glass
Eroti-Glass ‘They Call Me Wilson' Art Is Clearly Sexy
Human Angels
Inking Wings For Spiritual Guidance on Your Back
3D Pop-Up Books
Geeky Design Book for Typography and Papercraft Nuts (UPDATE)
20 Dramatic Headpieces and Hairstyles
From Butterflies to Roselyn Sanchez's Giant Bun
Retro Street-Glam Fashion
Guess by Marciano Campaign Has Cars, Guys & One Hot Female
Superfluous Virus Prevention
Macabre Surgical Masks to Fend Off H1N1, aka Swine Flu
15 Twilight-Inspired Fashions
Midnight Blue and Silver Styles to Make You Shine Like a Star
80s-Inspired Celeb Photoshoots
Liv Tyler Rocks the Leotard in Wonderland Magazine
12 Bizarre Medical Fashion Statements
From Cyber Goth Nurses to Macabre Surgical Masks
Opera Gloves
Elbow-Length Evening Gloves are Hot for Fall 2009
Papercraft Headwear
Katsuya Kamo Completes Chanel's Spring 2009 Look With Copy Paper Tiaras
Octopus Couture
Gothic Squid Fashion is Complete with Tentacles
Chunky Elegance in Jewelry
Unique Necklaces by Rings Eclectic
12 Custom-Made Pieces of Jewelry
Spiked & Feathered Sandals
Outrageous Givenchy Shoes Scream Drama & Sass
Channeling Jackie Kennedy
Pill Box Hats Are Back in Style for Spring/Summer 2009
22 Hysterical Hats and Quirky Headwear
From Aretha Franklin's Bow of Change to Freaky Animal Hair
Gothic Renaissance Fashion
Louise Simmonds ‘Alter' Collection is her First
Goth Spring Style
Mary-Kate Olsen Rocks Black at Tribeca Film Festival Artist's Dinner
Copycat Fragrances
‘Twilight' Perfume in ‘Nina' Look-a-Like Bottle
Bizarre Gothtography
Unusual Conceptual Photos from Paco Peregrin
Gothic Couture
Jessica Stam Becomes ‘Magie Noir' in Numero 99
Facial Hair for Infants
Mustaches On Babies Photographed By Alexander Crispin
14 Valentine's Day Presents for New Couples
Knitted Chains
The Oversized Chain-Link Scarf Doubles As A Giant Necklace
Fingerless Fashion Gloves
Nicole Scherzinger's Promo Fashion for Pussycat Dolls Tour
Knitted Wigs
Meg Reardon's DIY Style Statement Signals the End of Bad Hair Days
Castaway Plastic Art
Recycled PET Bottles Turned Gorgeous Masterpieces
Giant 80's Glamour
Retro Hair Explosions Show What Happens When Hairspray Attacks
American Idol Blunders
Adam Lambert Gets Cut Off, Yet Gets Standing Ovation From Simon
Gothic Fairy Taletography
Germany's ‘Wahre Maerchen' Surreal Photo Exhibit
Quirky Recycled Fabric Jewelry
Eccentric and Eco-Marvelous Fiber Millefiori Accessories
Haute Biker Gloves
Nina Peter Inspires Some Serious 'Glove Love'
Swine Flu Social Art
The Obama 'Cope' With H1N1 Poster
Carnavalesque Swine Flu Masks
Yoriko Yoshida's Chic Surgical Masks
Peculiar Headgear
Elaborate Hats Abound in Tush Magazine
Frilly Frivolous Shoes
Christian Louboutin Releases Drool-Worthy Dilliard Shoes
Purse Hats
Isaac Mizrahi Tranforms Toques From Hats to Purses And Back Again
Sculptural Headwear
Outrageous Fascinators and Hats for Fashion Mavens with Moxie
Hand-Cut Typography Posters
Frenetic Papercraft Masterpieces by Peter Karras Put All Others to Sha
Colorful Draping Neckwear
'Barely Knitted Scarves' by Young Designer Fnubbu
Eco-Chic Footwear
Dacca Boots Are Made From Plastic Bags
Reversible Purses
Cute Interchangeable Handbag Covers From R.E.D Totes
Mirrored 80s Masks
Kaleidoscopic Fashion Photos For Vogue Italia by Andreas Stavrinides
Yoga-Inspired Jewelry
Sonja Picard's Zen-Luxe Jewels Stand Out Among Necklace-Free Oscar Win
11 Stunning Paper Seating Designs
Bright Spring Handbags
Fashionistas Are Raving About These Pastel Coach Purses
Computer Chip Rings
Atari Men's Ring By Sakurako Shimizu Is Geeky But Glam
Polypropylene Plastic Jewelry
Unusual Featherlike Statement Accessories
Tribal-Influenced Footwear
Accessorised Accessories by Louis Vuitton
Living Bath Mats
The Moss Carpet Brings the Outdoors Into Your Bathroom
Balloon-Inspired Accessories
Jewelry from Recycled Rubber
Over-Accessorizing Editorials
Nicole Richie Stacks Rings & Bracelets for Black Book
Pop Culture Editorials
‘American Idolatry' by Terry Richardson in V Magazine
Embroidered Rabbit Ears
Bizarre Embellished Taxidermy Created by Idiots, Literally
Shoulder Jewelry
Quirky Accessories, Chains & Architectural Shoes in Stiletto Magazine
Ghost Eyes Dresses
Fashion Photography Meets Digital Art By Zach Gold
Fabulous Fluorescents
Neon Highlights Everything from Runways to American Idol
Shoe Earrings
Emerica Reynolds 3 Sneaks Have Faux Diamonds for Flashtastic Footwear
Show-Stopping Finger Jewels
Oversized Statement Rings by Bia Vasconcellos
Ruffled Cone Hats
Baum und Pferdgarten SS 2009
Drunken Glass Accessories
Beautiful Baubles From Eco-Friendly Recycled Wine Bottles
Mafioso Jewelry
'Vincent' Collection for Men is Inspired by the Russian Mob
Felted Hair Accessories
NifNaks' Prosthetic Moustachios and Wool Dreadlocks
Fair Trade Accessories
Leather 'My Paper Bag' is Made by Craftsmen in India
Furniture That Tattoos You
Embossing Chair Indents Your Skin With Temporary Patterns
Masked Avatars
Swine Flu Face Masks Take Over Facebook Profile Pictures
Sorbet-Inspired Ruffled Fashion
Maurizio Galante's Multi-Tiered Collection
Caressing Necklaces
Plastique Jewelry Mimics a Lover's Tender Touch
Designer Door Openers
'Out of the Blue' Glass Door Knobs Range From Funky to Exquisite
Giant Bow Hats
Aretha Franklin's Surprising Headwear at Obama's Inauguration
Recycled Paper Seating
The Shredded Paper and Pulp Chairs Showcase Ecovation
Blinged-Out Taxidermy
'Disce Mori' Jewelry Blends Bones and Gemstones
Zip-Up Leggings
Zipper Leggings From American Apparel
Unjeweled Jewelry
Fabric Wrapped Bead Necklaces Are Casual Chic
Ruffles For Your Waist
Frilly Belts by Borba Margo
Candy-Colored Clay Jewelry
Bright Accessories That Look Good Enough to Eat
Badass Female Accessories
The Knuckle-Comb Gives Punk Hairstyles Panache
Stark Leaf Necklaces
Brevity Jewelry Juxtaposes Nature Motifs With Cold Metal
Pandemic Apps
IntuApps Swine Flu Tracker Helps You Avoid Areas of H1N1 Outbreak
Rock & Roll Romance Gifts
Bad Arse Jewelry For Valentine's Day Includes Skull Rings
Hand-Pierced Map Jewelry
Hannah Lamb's Personalized Rings Follow Shape of Any Coastline
Peculiar Bauble Jewelry
Unusual Accessories for Quirky Tastes
Wooden Two-Finger Rings
Ecuador-Inspired Street Art Jewelry
Scarecrow Couture
Chic Straw Hats And Mash-Up Layers At Marc Jacobs S/S RTW '09
Digital Photo Clutch Purses
Red Ruby Rose Transforms Images into Handbags
Solar Powered Messenger Bags
The Voltaic Generator Looks Surprisingly Ungeeky
Projector Watches
‘Ex-Time' Displays Time Anywhere So You Can Feel Like Bond
Outer Space Office Furniture
Kinzo Air + Airlite Look Like Something From a Space Shuttle
Opportunistic Swine Flu Gear
The USB Surgical Mask Fends Off H1N1 Influenza, Wastes Energy
Projector Phones
Samsung i7410 Gives You Big Screen Media On the Go
Elegant LEGO Jewelry
Whimsical 'Forever Young' Accessories Blend Old and New
Delicate Glass Jewelry
‘Drop of Water' Necklaces by Karl Oskar
Zebra Papercut Puppets
DIY and Shadow Puppets from Crankbunnyshop
Personalized Jewelry from Recycled Corks
‘Prosekko' Rings by Diane Christine Dille
Papercraft-Inspired Buildings
Unexpected Polish Architecture for Shanghai Exhibition Hall
Disturbing Dental Devices
Alien-Like Medical Head is Scary, But Educational
Badass Swarovski Rings
Garni S/S ‘09 Deco Skull Ring for Macabre Bling
Hot Bronze Accessories
Cavin Richie's 'Wildlife in Bronze' Jewelry is Wearable Sculpture
Carnivorous Shorts
These Red Meat Pants Are Definitely Not for Vegans
Reality Show Trading Cards
"American Idol" Stars to be Cast in Cardboard
Peace Sign Jewelry
CND Signs as Earrings and Rings From Urban Outfitters
Dangerous Jewelry
Spiky Bracelets Keep People at a Distance, Stylishly
Meat Infused Cupcakes
The Deluxe Meat Loaf Bakery is a Vegan's Worst Nightmare
Palm-Sized Projectors
3M Invention Projects 50-Inch Diagonal Images
Reversible Sleep Masks
Choose Between Sleeping with An Angel or the Devil