# Frustrating Jewelry The Clasp Necklace is All Clasps and All Irritating By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clasp-necklace References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/01/clasp-necklace.html) & [cooperhewittshop.org](http://www.cooperhewittshop.org/?path=item&topid=2&itemid=175) Made completely out of sterling silver clasps, the clasp necklace is 18” in length and can actually become a bracelet if you so desire it to be. That being said, the clasp necklace is also made completely out of frustration and the chance of you never being able to put it on is quite high. Purchase at your own risk. **Implications** - This [minimalist piece of jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik-1) keeps it simple by being comprised of nothing but clasps. While extravagant jewels and bedazzled accessories have their place in people's hearts, many have returned to a [simpler time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) -- a reflection of the economic times to be certain. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Jewelry:** Opportunity for creating minimalist jewelry designs using unconventional materials like clasps. - **Simplification Trend:** Opportunity to cater to consumers seeking simple and understated pieces of jewelry. - **Multi-functional Jewelry:** Opportunity to design jewelry that can be transformed into different accessories, like the clasp necklace turning into a bracelet. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for jewelry designers to create unique and unconventional designs. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate minimalist jewelry into their collections. - **Accessory:** Opportunity for accessory brands to tap into the simplification trend by offering understated and versatile pieces like the clasp necklace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protective Premium Watch Clasps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchlock-clasp.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Radical Watch Clasp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-concept-1.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Tariff-Conscious Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tease-necklace.md) - [Minimalist Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik-1.md)