# Green Berry Baubles Andean Jewelry Makes Eco Acai Gems By Rachel | Published 2009-06-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andean-jewelry References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/06/andean-collection.php) & [theandeancollection](http://www.theandeancollection.com/) Acai berries are known for their great health benefits, but Andean jewelry is helping to make them known for their beauty. [Andean Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) is an environmentally-conscious line that uses seeds and berries from South American rain forests. And to top it all off, the Ecuador artists who help create the jewelry have a 10% stake in the company. A great combination of [eco design and sustainable styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist) by Andean. Check out the colorful creations! **Implications** - In today's society, the number of eco-conscious consumers is constantly growing. Businesses that adapt their models and methods to create products with qualities that complement a green lifestyle will likely see large returns. Consumers will be willing to invest both their time and money in a product boasting planet-preserving characteristics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco Jewelry:** There is an opportunity for jewelry designers to utilize sustainable materials that also have health benefits such as Acai berries to create eco-friendly jewelry. - **Green Fashion:** Fashion designers can adopt eco-conscious methods and use sustainable materials to create stylish yet sustainable clothing items for consumers. - **Eco-collaborations:** There is a growing trend of companies collaborating with local artists and communities, such as the Ecuador artists in the Andean Jewelry line, providing designers with access to unique materials and ethic-based production methods. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can utilize eco-friendly materials to create beautiful yet sustainable jewelry collections. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers have the ability to create sustainable clothing lines that cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Communities:** Investing in sustainable communities with minimal waste production can provide a supply chain for businesses to utilize when creating eco-conscious products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erin-tracy.md) - [Dynamic Energy-Inspired Luxury Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collections.md) - [Festive Double-Drop Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovers-tempo.md) - [Sustainable Regenerated Gold Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mejuri-3.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Statement Bangle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection.md)