# Steampunk Bird Pendants These Mechanical Pieces of Bird Jewelry are Made from Tiny Watch Parts By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-pendant References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2015/11/03/this-artist-creates-bird-pendants-using-old-watch-parts/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/241150060/steampunk-bird-pendant-steampunk-bird?ref=shop_home_active_7) Online [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) shop Nestre Jewellery created this series of stunning [bird pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers) inspired by a [Steampunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine) aesthetic. Each brass-colored bird pendant is made from hand, and is constructed from a series of different tiny mechanical watch parts. The various parts of a watch like cogs and gears are then set inside of a bird-shaped base that is sealed with a clear resin material. Each jewelry pendant is made from hand and beautifully conveys its Steampunk-inspired design with mechanical machine parts. The Nestre Jewellery shop doesn't limit itself to bird-influenced designs. A wide selection of other custom Steampunk jewelry designs are also available to the public, including varying pendants, earrings, cufflinks, bracelets and hair pins for anyone who appreciates retro-futuristic fashion accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 56% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steampunk Jewelry:** The rise of Steampunk-inspired jewelry presents an opportunity for artisans to create unique and innovative designs using mechanical watch parts. - **Handcrafted Accessories:** The popularity of customized jewelry pieces made by hand opens up a market for artisans to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship. - **Retro-futuristic Fashion:** The demand for retro-futuristic fashion accessories, like Steampunk-inspired jewelry, provides an opportunity for designers to create curated collections that cater to this niche market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can tap into the trend of Steampunk-inspired jewelry by incorporating mechanical watch parts and creating innovative designs. - **Artisan Crafts:** Artisans specializing in crafting handmade accessories can capitalize on the demand for unique and custom-made jewelry pieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion industry, particularly accessory designers, can explore the retro-futuristic trend and create collections that offer a unique blend of vintage aesthetics with modern functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Avian-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Aviation-Inspired Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-pilots-pendant.md) - [Handcrafted Mechanical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-mechanical-timepieces.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Metal Thread Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Nature-Inspired High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-jewelry-collection.md)