# Rock Candy Jewelry Stephanie Simek's Crystallized Sugar Necklace is Deliciously Chic By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystallized-sugar-necklace References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/08/rock-candy-necklace.html) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/crystallized-sugar-necklace) It is easy to see why the Crystallized Sugar Necklace looks so deliciously appealing. It has the fragile beauty of raw gems as well as the sweetness of rock candy. A wearable confection, it only begs the questions of how long can a person possibly resist such a delectable and good-looking treat? Created by Stephanie Simek, the Crystallized Sugar Necklace has a soft and airy quality about it that perfectly embraces the essence of its material. The effulgent and ethereal clusters of [natural crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry) are at once organic and contemporary. Not to mention that because Simek herself chisels off pieces of this crystallized sugar from a bigger rock, each piece is uniquely shaped, making each necklace a [one-of-a-kind creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot). Nevertheless, each Crystallized Sugar Necklace features a horizontal cluster on a delicate, [sterling silver curb chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Jewelry:** The trend of organic jewelry offers an opportunity for designers to create unique pieces using natural materials like crystallized sugar. - **Handcrafted Accessories:** The rise in popularity of handcrafted accessories allows for personalized and one-of-a-kind creations like Stephanie Simek's Crystallized Sugar Necklace. - **Wearable Confections:** The emerging trend of wearable confections presents an innovative opportunity for designers to combine fashion with edible elements, appealing to consumers' desire for unique and eye-catching pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can explore the use of unconventional materials like crystallized sugar to create striking and original jewelry designs. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** The artisanal craftsmanship industry can capitalize on the demand for personalized accessories by offering handcrafted and one-of-a-kind pieces like Stephanie Simek's Crystallized Sugar Necklace. - **Food-related Fashion:** The food-related fashion industry has an opportunity to merge the worlds of food and fashion by creating wearable confections, such as jewelry made from edible materials like rock candy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal Seaweed Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misaky-tokyo.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Conversation Candy Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-x-sweethearts.md) - [Confectionery-Inspired Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-earth.md) - [Ice Cube Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cube-necklace.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Collaborative Ice Cream Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-ice-cream.md)