# Human Tooth Trinkets Polly van der Glas Creates Maniacally Macabre Jewelry By Annmarie Ieraci | Published 2011-02-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-jewelry References: [vanderglas.blogspot](http://vanderglas.blogspot.com/) & [vanderglas.au](http://vanderglas.com.au/) Polly van der Glas is the modern-day tooth fairy -- except instead of building castles made of teeth, she’s moved onto jewelry. Polly van der Glas of Australia makes use of the relatively free supply of these [natural calcium/phosphorous stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-polish) (a.k.a teeth) by using them as a medium for her [impeccably crafted jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry). Accessories from this collection are conversation pieces -- but be prepared for the conversation to start with “ewww!” Polly van der Glas also designs [jewelry using human hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant), which opens up all kinds of possibilities for keeping your loved ones close to you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Jewelry Made From Unconventional Materials:** Opportunities for creating unique and conversation-starting jewelry using unexpected materials like teeth or hair. - **Personalized Keepsake Jewelry:** The use of human teeth and hair allows for the creation of personalized jewelry that holds sentimental value for individuals. - **Sustainable Jewelry Design:** Repurposing human teeth and hair as jewelry materials offers a sustainable alternative to traditional jewelry production. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion industry can explore the incorporation of unconventional materials in jewelry designs to cater to unique consumer tastes. - **Art and Crafts:** Artists and craftsmen can embrace the use of unconventional materials in jewelry-making to create avant-garde and thought-provoking pieces. - **Memorial and Remembrance:** The memorial industry can offer personalized jewelry made from human teeth and hair as a unique way for individuals to remember and honor their loved ones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-nadine-ghosn-collection.md) - [Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Doll-Inspired Pocket-Sized Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-alex-and-ani.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Healthcare-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-coterie.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md)