# Religious Tool Jewelry Is Michiel Cornelissen's 'A Bit Cross' a "Tool, Symbol or Both?" By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-bit-cross References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/pic-a-bit-cross.html) & [michielcornelissen](http://www.michielcornelissen.com/a_bit_cross_multitool_jewellery.html) If you're a religious handyman, the A Bit Cross is just for you. Of course, I don't want to discriminate, so really it's for anyone who appreciates the raw presence of [tool bits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixboy) and God. Beautifully crafted, it is also simply a stunning accessory to add to anyone's jewelry collection. Designed by Michiel Cornelissen, the A Bit Cross is a "bronze infused, stainless steel pendant," according to his website. Made from an [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp) standard tool, Cornelissen questions whether it is a "tool, symbol or both?" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Religious Tool Jewelry:** Exploring the intersection of religious symbolism and practicality through the creation of jewelry incorporating tool bits. - **Raw Presence Accessories:** Crafting stunning and visually impactful accessories from unconventional materials like tool bits and stainless steel. - **Blurring Boundaries of Utility and Symbolism:** Challenging traditional definitions of tools and symbols by merging the two in innovative jewelry designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Jewelry:** Opportunity for fashion and jewelry designers to create unique and thought-provoking pieces that combine religious symbolism and practicality. - **Metalworking and Craftsmanship:** Innovative use of unconventional materials in metalworking, such as incorporating tool bits into jewelry designs. - **Religious Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer religiously themed accessories that appeal to individuals looking for unconventional yet meaningful pieces of jewelry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Made-to-Order Carpentry Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweled-try-square.md) - [Collaboration Jewelry Toolboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-x-daniel-arsham-toolbox.md) - [Designer Golf Course Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidivot.md) - [Functional Swiss-Army Toy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-multitool.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Luxurious Utility Screwdrivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusion-driver.md) - [Titanium Pocket Screwdriver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xs-screwdriver.md) - [Customizable Compact Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-compact-multitool.md) - [Minimalist Urbanite Tool Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-tool-kit.md)