# Hipster Aboriginal Pendants The Bonfire Jewelry Line Balances Ancient Themes With Modern Designs By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonfire-jewelry References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/10/rachel_hawkes_c.php) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8151060) What do you get when you take an already creative mind and spirit and mix it with the teachings and learnings of a reservation in Eastern Canada? You get BonFire Jewelry making waves all over the world. Created Rachel Hawkes birthed the line while building a health center on a reservation in Nova Scotia, Canada. The [lazer-cut acrylic pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry) feature feathers, teepees and animals all on [hand beaded strings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wachiya-boutique). **Implications** - This jewelry line takes a modern design and imbues it with a [vintage touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talisman-collection). Consumers are attracted to these types of products as they provide a sense of nostalgia for past times. In stimulating this emotion amongst buyers, companies are then able to form more of a bond with their customers and make it easier to sell future products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Modernized Nostalgia:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate vintage elements into modern designs to evoke nostalgia and form stronger bonds with customers. - **Indigenous-inspired Jewelry:** Demand for jewelry featuring indigenous themes and designs, offering opportunities for designers to create unique and culturally significant pieces. - **Sustainable Accessories:** Increasing interest in eco-friendly fashion accessories, encouraging the development of jewelry made from ethically sourced materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** Companies in the fashion and accessories industry can explore modern vintage designs and indigenous-inspired jewelry to cater to customers seeking unique and culturally significant pieces. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers can tap into the growing trend of sustainable accessories, offering a wide range of eco-friendly jewelry options to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Indigenous Art and Crafts:** Businesses specializing in indigenous art and crafts can expand their offerings by incorporating modern design elements and creating jewelry pieces that bridge traditional and contemporary aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Scandinavian-Canadian Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scandinaviancanadian-jewelry.md) - [Tribal Art-Inspired Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bharata.md) - [Western-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frye-x-aurate.md) - [Native Art Retail Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wachiya-boutique.md) - [Minimalist Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebone.md) - [Durable Handmade Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-handmade-jewelry.md)