# Journalistic Jewelry Antique Books Necklace is a New Chapter for Accessories By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antique-books-necklace References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/24998/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30883602) Are you a [bookworm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-tote), always seen with a book in your hands? Now you can be seen with a book around your neck! With the Antique Books Necklace you can take your favorite tomes with you wherever you go. Made out of [antique, weather-beaten leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry), each Antique Books Necklace is made up of functional books with blank pages, yearning for your creative voice to fill them. The necklace can be customized to your desired colors and sizes, thankfully, as an Antique Books Necklace with actual sized books would not be nearly as cute. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Literary Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating unique accessories inspired by literature. - **Personalized Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in offering customizable jewelry pieces. - **Functional Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in combining fashion with practical functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in reimagining traditional accessories with a literary twist. - **Jewelry Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing personalized and customizable jewelry pieces. - **Book Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in collaborating with jewelry designers to create unique book-inspired products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md) - [Jewelry-Centric Coffee-Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solange-azagurypartridge.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Unique Book-Inspired Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-shaped-fans.md) - [Book-Themed Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies.md) - [Functional Bookworm-Inspired Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-tote.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md)