# Architectural Asphalt Jewelry This Chunky Bracelet is Handmade Using Unexpected Materials By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-10-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asphalt-jewelry References: [adorn-milk](http://adorn-milk.com/collections/bracelets/products/stranauno-bracelet) The 'Stananuo' bracelet is an asphalt jewelry piece that is both elegant and [architectural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique). It was designed by 'The Good Machinery.' In addition to its blended color scheme -- a combination of blue, pink and grey tones -- this chunky bracelet is also constructed out of an unexpected material. While asphalt is usually used to pave roads, the stone-like material is in this case used to create covetable jewelry. In addition to the Stananuo bracelet, Adorn Milk also features and sells a variety of other unique accessories with collections ranging from metal-made [statement necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu) to varying [stone bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection) and studded earrings. This bold bracelet works as a standalone statement piece or can be stacked for a dynamic look. Each of these handmade accessories is different than the next and is truly a unique investment for fashion fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 50% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** Exploring ways to create unique accessories using unexpected materials like asphalt opens up opportunities for sustainable fashion innovations. - **Artistic Recycling:** The use of asphalt as a material in jewelry demonstrates the potential for artistic recycling, where unconventional materials are repurposed in creative ways. - **Architectural Jewelry:** The Stananuo bracelet showcases the trend of architectural jewelry, combining bold design elements with unexpected materials to create eye-catching pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore ways to incorporate unconventional materials like asphalt into their accessory designs, creating unique and sustainable fashion pieces. - **Recycling:** The recycling industry can find opportunities to repurpose materials like asphalt creatively, turning them into high-value products such as jewelry. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can draw inspiration from the use of asphalt in jewelry, exploring new ways to combine unconventional materials and create visually striking pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Asphalt Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-koizumi.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Ombre Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erin-tracy-ombr-stack.md) - [Statement Bangle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection.md)