# Painted Petal Jewelry Anshu Hu's Floral Necklace Creations are Inspired by Organic Matter By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-necklace References: [design-china.org](http://www.design-china.org/post/99000035254/anshu-hu) & [anshuhu](http://www.anshuhu.com/cover4) Jewelry designer Anshu Hu's floral necklace collection draws inspiration from organic matter. The artist's botanical accessories are made up of metallic petal elements that are painted and treated to form a series of statement pieces. Boasting an art history, photography and literature background, Anshu Hu recently pursued her true passion after graduating from the [Central Saint Martins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woojun-jang-fw26) MA Jewelry Design program. The accessory designer's handmade pieces are abstract and dynamic, featuring gold and bronzed elements that are both eye-catching and elegant. The designer's stunning creations caught the eye of [Chow Tai Fook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group) Jewellery Design Competition judges last year and have even been featured in publication's like [Harper's Bazaar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpting-paste) and The Guardian. Embracing the artisanal movement, the fashion industry is recognizing accessory designers with a unique and artistic vision and is no longer solely focused on minimalism. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Jewelry Design:** The trend towards artistic and abstract jewelry designs presents an opportunity for jewelry designers to create unique and eye-catching pieces. - **Embracing Artisanal Movement:** The fashion industry's embrace of the artisanal movement allows accessory designers with a unique and artistic vision to gain recognition and success. - **Shift From Minimalism:** The shift away from minimalism in the fashion industry opens up opportunities for statement jewelry pieces with bold and intricate designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry Design:** The jewelry design industry can capitalize on the trend towards artistic and abstract jewelry designs by creating unique pieces that stand out in the market. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry's embrace of the artisanal movement provides opportunities for accessory designers with a unique and artistic vision to gain visibility and collaborate with fashion brands. - **Publishing:** Publishing industry publications like Harper's Bazaar and The Guardian can feature and promote jewelry designers who are experimenting with artistic and abstract designs, contributing to their recognition and success. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Symbolic Handcrafted Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonders-of-nature.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Preserved Flower Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-petal-heart-earrings.md) - [Garden-Inspired Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-botanical-gardens-x-alex-and-ani.md) - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md)