# Conquistador Accessories Nicole Akong Creates Jewelry Lines Inspired by Tribal Conquerors By Tracy Wallace | Published 2011-05-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conquistador-conquering-treasures-nicole-akong-creates-jewelery-lines-inspi References: [akonglondon](http://www.akonglondon.com/#/conquistadora/4550096999) & [style](http://www.style.com/accessories/search/jewelry) Jewelry designer Nicole Akong found inspiration for her Fall/Winter 2011 collection from the travels of [famous world conquerors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-jewelry-collection1). She took hints from the colorful textiles of South American Andean tribes and clans within eastern European countries. Using a base of gold- and silver-plated chains, Akong weaves cloth tassels, faux fur, velvet ribbons and cords through the chunky chains to create [fashionable necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece) that will surely start conversations. Each piece is handmade and is considered a work of art by fashion insiders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tribal-inspired Accessories:** Opportunity to create jewelry and accessories inspired by traditional tribal textiles and colors. - **Handmade Jewelry:** Opportunity to create unique, intricate jewelry using handmade techniques. - **Mixed Material Jewelry:** Opportunity to create jewelry using a variety of materials to create a unique look. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion industry can create new accessory lines inspired by tribal conquerors. - **Handmade Goods:** Opportunity to expand handmade goods market with unique and trendy jewelry designs. - **Ethnic-inspired Fashion:** Fashion industry can incorporate traditional textile designs and colors into their clothing lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Empowering Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-jewelry.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Ottoman-Empire-Inspired Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azza-fahmy.md) - [Ancient Coin-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talisman-collection.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Fashion Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvia-toledano.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md)