# Transparent High Fashion Trinkets The 'a pair and a spare' DIY Rhinestone Necklace is Chic By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-11-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-pair-and-a-spare-diy-rhinestone-necklace References: [apair-andaspare.blogspot](http://apair-andaspare.blogspot.ca/2012/11/diy-shourouk-inspired-pvc-rhinestone.html) The Christmas holidays mark a superb time to try out new recipes and to showcase the 'a pair and a spare' DIY Rhinestone Necklace. With [seasonal soirees and party invitations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags) awaiting your RVSP notifications, ladies will need show-stopping outfits and wardrobes that cannot be outdone. A guaranteed way to ensure that outfits will go unchallenged is by creating with yourself. With the do-it-yourself movement becoming so common place, the thought of buying some pre-made product is preposterous for some. Using transparent PVC, rhinestones and a variety of other components, the 'a pair and spare' DIY Rhinestone Necklace can easily be constructed. The transparent characteristic of the necklace makes it appear as though the [dazzling rhinestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski) appear to gently float and hover just below the wearer's neck. Ring in the New Year and Christmas holidays in a [DIY accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit) that is just as stunning as the rest of your perfectly constructed outfits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Do-it-yourself Fashion:** The trend of DIY fashion allows individuals to create unique accessories and garments, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in customizable fashion products and services. - **Transparent Fashion:** Transparent materials, like PVC, are being used in high fashion accessories, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities for creating visually striking and ethereal designs. - **Rhinestone Embellishments:** The use of rhinestones in DIY fashion projects and high fashion accessories opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in crafting supplies and innovative ways to incorporate sparkling embellishments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** The rise of DIY fashion calls for innovative approaches in the fashion retail industry to cater to the growing demand for customizable products and unique accessories. - **Craft Supply:** The DIY movement presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the craft supply industry, as consumers seek materials like transparent PVC and rhinestones to create their own fashionable accessories. - **Jewelry Design:** The popularity of rhinestone embellishments in high fashion and DIY projects offers disruptive innovation potential for jewelry designers to explore new ways of incorporating dazzling elements into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Playful Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademoiselle-jules.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Elegantly Timeless Jewelry Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standout-essentials.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Lip Gloss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauble-gloss-ring.md) - [Hypoallergenic Waterproof Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md)