# Personalized Neon Accessories The DIY Gretchen Jones Necklace is a Fun and Vibrant Project By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-gretchen-jones-necklace References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/graphic-neon-necklace-diy) & [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-gretchen-jones-necklace-giveaway/) Sometimes a girl can look at a [piece of jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) and think to herself, “I can do that myself,” which is exactly why the DIY Gretchen Jones Necklace is so great. It allows women to create a [personalized accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot) for a fraction of the cost if it had been purchased in store. Unlike store-bought jewelry, it also comes with a sense of pride, since it was made by the wearer’s own two hands. Made with materials from the local hardware store, the DIY Gretchen Jones Necklace requires nothing more than neon nylon mason cord, brass rings and a little bit of patience. A cinch to make, the brass rings are arranged first in the desired pattern and then looped together with the vibrant cord. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized DIY Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY kits and materials for customers to create personalized accessories. - **Cost-effective Jewelry Making:** Opportunity to offer affordable jewelry-making supplies and materials for people who prefer to make their own accessories. - **Sense of Pride in Handmade Jewelry:** Opportunity to promote the value of handmade accessories and offer customization options for customers to create unique pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Supplies Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to provide a wide range of supplies, from neon cords to brass rings, for DIY jewelry making. - **Online DIY Platforms:** Opportunity to create an online platform where users can share their DIY accessory projects and purchase materials from a curated marketplace. - **Customizable Jewelry Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to offer customization options for customers to design their own accessories with personalized elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Customizable Jewelry Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelry-builder.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [14k Gold Noodle Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-macaroni-necklace.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md)