# Delicate Glass Jewelry ‘Drop of Water' Necklaces by Karl Oskar By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-12-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-of-water-necklace-karl-oskars-glass-works References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/clear-drop-of-water/) & [karloskar.net](http://www.karloskar.net/) Swedish artisan Karl Oskar has tackled the challenge of creating [glass objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi), but does so on a small scale with his ‘Drop of Water’ necklaces. Oskar’s [water drop jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry) designs aren’t just limited to the ‘Drop of Water’ necklaces. Also shown is the frosted version of the necklace, [recycled glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design) and his ‘5-second plates.’ For these 5-second plates, small sketches are scanned into a computer, patterns are cut into glass sheets by a water jet cutting machine and are then heated to create the plate. Not only is Karl Oskar talented, he is also a humanitarian; three euros are donated to UNICEF’s ‘Project for Clean Water’ from the purchase price of each necklace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glass Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new techniques and materials for creating glass jewelry that combines artistry and functionality. - **Small-scale Artisan Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop efficient and scalable methods for producing artisanal products on a smaller scale. - **Sustainable and Charitable Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainability and social responsibility into product designs, such as by donating a portion of sales to charitable causes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate glass jewelry into the fashion accessories market by exploring unique designs and collaborations with fashion brands. - **Artisan Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster the growth of artisan crafts by incorporating modern technologies and innovative materials. - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive innovation in sustainable design by creating products that combine aesthetic appeal with eco-friendly materials and production methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Cube Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cube-necklace.md) - [Artisanal Artful Glass Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaanch-glass-series.md) - [Mesmerizing Glass Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dew-pendant.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-set.md) - [Rain-Inspired Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syksy.md) - [Mouth-Blown Glass Hydro Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-glass-vase.md) - [Sculptural Nature-Inspired Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-series.md) - [Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-desk.md)