# Decayed Wall Jewelry These High-End Pieces are Made From Detroit Graffiti and Help the Community By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-07-30 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detroit-graffiti References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/real-detroit-graffiti-transformed-high-jewelry/) & [rebelnell](http://www.rebelnell.com) In an effort to help disadvantaged women, [Rebel Nell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gatsby-gala) is turning real Detroit graffiti into [luxury jewelry pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collections). The social enterprise takes defaced wall pieces and turn them into high-end jewelry. In this way, they are transforming urban eye sores into something beautiful. A city in decay, Detroit's economy has been struggling and public defacement runs rampant. As some the street art crumbles off walls and buildings, Rebel Nell is using a technique to "reveal all the beautiful layers that make up the graffiti." Every piece is made by a disadvantaged local woman employed by Rebel Nell to give them a new skill set and eventually help them start their own businesses. The pendants, rings and earrings featuring real Detroit grafitti is from the community for the community. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to transform unconventional materials into high-end fashion pieces. - **Social Enterprise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop businesses that combine profit-making with social or environmental impact. - **Local Artisan Empowerment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create initiatives that provide job opportunities and skill development for disadvantaged individuals in local communities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable materials and unique techniques to create stylish and eco-friendly accessories. - **Jewelry Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with local artists to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces with a social cause. - **Social Impact Consulting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer consulting services to help businesses integrate social and environmental initiatives into their operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [International Jewelry-Focused Digital Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweler-collective.md) - [Eroded Coin Studded Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin.md) - [QSR-Themed Premium Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litter-and-glamour-collection.md) - [Apparel Brand Category Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ref-jewelry.md)