# Romantic Rustic Jewelry These Alkemie Bangles are Stark Yet Lovely Designs for Your Wrists By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alkemie-bangles References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/category/los_angeles) & [alkemiejewelry](http://www.alkemiejewelry.com/collections/bangles) Designed after realistic and sometimes cryptic things, these Alkemie bangles are stark yet lovely pieces of jewelry. With its wide array of designs, the line allows you to choose from something more arresting or subdued. My favorite piece from the Alkemie bangles is definitely the one that resembles a zipper. Wrapped around your wrist, the bangle creates the illusion that it's holding on to you and never letting go. With such an [inventive design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece), the accessory is sure to draw in some curious onlookers. Plunge into the dark side with these Alkemie bangles. They will add a lovely twist to any wardrobe that is in need of some creative sprucing up. Check out the gallery above to see the wide range of bangles available from the [jewelry company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Realistic Design:** Embracing realistic and sometimes cryptic designs in jewelry creates unique and captivating pieces. - **Inventive Accessories:** Incorporating inventive and illusionary designs in accessories sparks curiosity and captivates onlookers. - **Creative Sprucing Up:** Injecting creative twists into wardrobes offers opportunities for unique and personalized fashion statements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can explore the use of realistic and cryptic designs to create captivating and distinctive pieces. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate inventive and illusionary accessory designs to create captivating and trend-setting looks. - **Personal Styling:** The personal styling industry can offer creative sprucing up services to help individuals make unique fashion statements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Iconic Jewelry Cuff Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1.md) - [Minimalist Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik-1.md) - [Statement Bangle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection.md) - [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) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md) - [Personalized Jewelry Cuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/name-drop-cuff.md)