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# Pocket Change Jewelry
Michiel Cornelissen Makes Coin Necklaces

By Kevin Young | Published 2012-03-15 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-necklaces
References: [shapeways](http://www.shapeways.com/model/365958/e-5-55-coin-necklace.html) & [michielcornelissen](http://michielcornelissen.com/E_5.55_coin_necklace.html)

There's a way to get rid of the loose change dangling in your pocket with these Coin Necklaces. Michiel Cornelissen designed a fashionable accessory by combining coins together to make a slithering coin necklace. Coined as 'E 5.55,' this flexible and intricate necklace is made with a [3D-printed polyamide base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) that holds 111 five cent euro coins to create an astonishing effect.

When the domino-like coins are held firmly in place, it creates a stunning effect that looks simple and contemporary. This is a great DIY project so start collecting coins to make [beautiful fashion accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment). Coins can be cleaned with soap and water or immersed in vinegar to eat away the dirt.

You can order the E 5.55 coin necklaces through Michiel Cornelissen on Shapeways.com.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 35% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- 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

- **Upcycled Coin Jewelry:** Using coins to create jewelry that is both fashionable and sustainable.
- **3d-printed Jewelry:** Creating intricate jewelry designs with the help of 3D-printed technology.
- **Personalized DIY Accessories:** Encouraging consumers to make their own accessories with everyday objects.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Jewelry:** Innovating in jewelry design using upcycled and 3D-printed materials.
- **Retail:** Introducing novel DIY accessories to the market through online marketplaces and other retail channels.
- **Sustainability:** Leveraging everyday materials like coins to create fashion accessories that are both stylish and eco-friendly.

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