# Toothy Pendants The Churchyard Human Bone Jewelry Collection is Made from Real Human Remains By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churchyard-human-bone-jewelry References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/churchyard_bone_jewelry) & [churchyard.biz](http://churchyard.biz/index.html) The Churchyard Human Bone Jewelry collection provides you with a [creepy way to accessorize](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears). Made of actual human remains, these pieces feature wrist bones, teeth and even bones from human feet. In an attempt to make these jewelry pieces a little less eerie, the designer also adds [gems and jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry) to the individual works. The Churchyard Human Bone Jewelry collection is undoubtedly unique, assuring that your accessories are one of a kind. **Implications** - XX. Bones have been glued together to form the image of a cross which can be [worn as a necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-collection). Other chunks of bone are bedazzled with silver crosses that can be worn as earrings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Human Bone Jewelry:** The trend of using human remains in jewelry creates opportunities for alternative and macabre accessory lines - **Sustainable Jewelry:** Using existing materials, such as human bones, presents opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly jewelry lines - **Controversial Accessories:** Creating taboo accessory lines, such as those made from human remains, offers opportunities for disruptive and provocative marketing campaigns ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of incorporating unconventional materials, such as human bones, into accessory designs - **Art:** The art industry can create thought-provoking and controversial pieces using human remains as a medium - **Medical Science:** The medical industry can utilize unused and donated human remains in the creation of innovative and sustainable jewelry lines ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Bone Powder-Made Home Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souhaib-ghanmi.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Minimalist Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebone.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Halloween-Themed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-halloween-jewelry.md)