# Architectural 3D-Printed Jewelry Hot Pop Factory Creates Gorgeous Building-Inspired Pieces By Leah Abrams | Published 2013-07-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-jewelry References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/hot-pop-factory/) 3D printed jewelry is the new hot trend from Hot Pop Factory, a company that is printing stunning jewelry for its customers. That's right, printing. Using cutting-edge 3D printing technology, artists Bi-Ying Miao and Matt Compeau use their architecture background and architectural design programs to create beautiful necklaces and bracelets that are inspired by their building designs that were too impractical for actual construction. The result is gorgeous, [bold conversation starter pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu) that you can wear. Hot Pop Factory is also exploring new ideas with their 3D printed jewelry with [3D printed wood necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr3d), hung on beautiful 18k gold chains. The wood is recycled and mixed with a polymer. Each piece is absolutely unique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3d-printed Jewelry:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional jewelry industry by leveraging 3D printing technology to create unique and customizable pieces. - **Architectural-inspired Designs:** Potential to disrupt the fashion industry by incorporating architectural-inspired designs into jewelry, creating bold and conversation-starting pieces. - **Recycled Material Jewelry:** Chance to disrupt the sustainable fashion industry by using recycled materials, such as wood mixed with polymer, to create eco-friendly jewelry pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry manufacturers and retailers to adopt 3D printing technology to offer personalized and innovative designs. - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion designers and brands to incorporate architectural-inspired designs into their collections, showcasing unique and artistic pieces. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Chance for sustainable fashion brands to create jewelry from recycled materials, promoting eco-consciousness and unique design aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delft-blue.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-house.md) - [3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [3D-Printed Intricate Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-furniture.md) - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Geometric Jewelry Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique.md)