# Upcycled Gothic Ornaments Charlotte Hosten Creates Dark, Romantic Eco Jewelry By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlotte-hosten References: [charlottehosten](http://www.charlottehosten.com/) Charlotte Hosten has created truly beautiful [upcycled jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) that has a Gothic and romantic vibe. The pieces are extremely chunky, looking like they've been layered several times with beads and silk. The Canadian jewelry designer creates dramatic pieces from [old beads and ribbons of silk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-chain-shop), adding a girlish charm to the dark look. Individually the pieces are incredible, but as a collection they're even more striking. Charlotte Hosten's jewelry is definitely worth a look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Jewelry:** There's an opportunity to upcycle old beads and ribbons into unique and eco-friendly jewelry pieces. - **Romantic Gothic Style:** Gothic-inspired jewelry can be given a twist with romantic elements for a unique and playful look. - **Chunky Layered Jewelry:** Creating chunky layered jewelry with recycled materials can bring a new dimension to eco-friendly accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Jewelry:** Sustainable jewelry designers can take inspiration from upcycling and experiment with unconventional materials to create new pieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can incorporate Gothic-inspired elements into their product lines to cater to the niche market. - **Handmade Jewelry:** Handmade jewelry makers can explore using upcycled materials to appeal to eco-conscious consumers seeking unique and ethical pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Charming Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Unique Chain Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-chain-shop.md)