# Prehistoric Fossil Jewelry Wear a T-Rex Around Your Neck With This Dinosaur Necklace By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-01-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-necklace References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2010/01/help_where_can_i_buy_this_dino.php) & [collthings](http://www.collthings.co.uk/2008/07/cool-dinosaur-necklace.html) If we existed in the world of the Flintstones, we’d ditch Wilma’s white stone choker in favor of something like this dinosaur necklace. Can you imagine how cool it would be to wear the [fossilized bones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossil) of a tiny dino around your neck... actually that might be a little creepy. This dinosaur necklace is made from metal, not bone, and although it looks like it could hail from the Triassic period, it’s actually very modern. This intricate dinosaur necklace is made up of over 50 [bone-shaped pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring), which lend a sense of realism to the stunning piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Prehistoric Fashion:** The trend of incorporating prehistoric elements like fossils and dinosaur bones into fashion accessories presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Paleontological-inspired Jewelry:** The rise of paleontological-inspired jewelry opens up innovative possibilities for jewelry designers to create unique and conversation-starting pieces. - **Nostalgic Fashion Accessories:** The demand for nostalgic fashion accessories, like dinosaur necklaces, indicates an opportunity for businesses to tap into consumers' desire for playful and unconventional accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating prehistoric elements and paleontological-inspired jewelry into their collections. - **Jewelry Design Industry:** The jewelry design industry can embrace disruptive innovation by creating unique and conversation-starting pieces inspired by paleontological themes. - **Accessories Industry:** The accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for nostalgic fashion accessories, such as dinosaur necklaces, by offering playful and unconventional options to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dinosaur Intricate Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-tyrannosaurus-rex.md) - [Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-dinosaur-costume.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labgrown-leather-ltd.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [STEM Excavation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-world-dinosaur-dig.md) - [Textured Scale-Covered Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urwerk-ur101-trex.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil-Themed Bong Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossil.md)