# Postage Stamp Earrings April Starr Uses Vintage Postal Materials to Create One-of-a-Kind Jewelry By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/april-starr References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/68363058/handmade-postage-stamp-earrings-red?ref=fp_treasury_7) & [flourishanddebonair](http://www.flourishanddebonair.com/) April Starr isn't just letting an antiquated method of communication pass by without homage; the artist has upcycled [old postage stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamp-releases-for-2025) into wearable and completely chic artsy earrings. The earrings are comprised of several stamps and a star stamp; a black bead is attached to the underside. What I particularly like about the [vintage earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry) created by April Starr is how they draw on the nostalgia of a simpler time. The earrings would work equally well as a gift for yourself or for a friend some super-fly style. If you are interested in picking up a pair of these badass earrings by April Starr, have a look at her [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsy-partners-with-wnba) page; the dangling ear creations are going for a very modest sum. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Jewelry:** Creative artists are repurposing vintage materials, like postage stamps, to create unique and sustainable jewelry pieces. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** The trend of incorporating elements from the past into modern fashion is gaining popularity, offering a sense of nostalgia and sentimental value to consumers. - **Handmade Accessories:** Consumers are gravitating towards one-of-a-kind, artisanal accessories that showcase individuality and craftsmanship. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft and Art Supplies:** Companies that specialize in providing unique and vintage materials for artists and crafters can capitalize on the demand for upcycled jewelry supplies. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can incorporate nostalgic elements, like vintage prints and patterns, in their designs to cater to the growing trend of nostalgic fashion. - **Online Marketplaces:** E-commerce platforms, such as Etsy, can benefit from the increased demand for handmade accessories by providing a marketplace for artists and independent designers to sell their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Double-Drop Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovers-tempo.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-stamp.md) - [Stackable Birthstone Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-tags-birthstone-huggies.md) - [Labyrinth-Inspired Earring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earring-studs.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Space-Themed Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-postal-stamp.md) - [Ornate Floral Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-earrings-with-turquoise.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md)