# Repurposed Weapon Accessories Fonderie 47's Jewelry is Made Out of AK-47 Rifle Parts By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonderie-47 References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/confiscated-ak-47s-jewellry.html) & [fonderie47](http://fonderie47.com/main.php) Fonderie 47 creates [beautiful accessory pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) out of repurposed materials from AK-47s. That is bound to get the attention of fashion lovers, weapon connoisseurs and everyone in between, especially since these accessories are not obviously made out of guns. Instead, Fonderie 47's designs are stylish and sophisticated. As stated on Fonderie 47's site, "Through artistry, craft and courage, beauty is born and its light fills the void of fear and violence with prosperity." Fonderie 47 specifically uses AK-47 rifles confiscated from the Democratic Republic of Congo and turns them into [custom rings, earrings and cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-jewelry) by combining the parts with gold. What is more admirable, however, is Fonderie 47's mission to significantly reduce the number and impact of AK-47s in Africa. By buying one ring, Fonderie 47 will finance the destruction of 75 rifles in Africa, purchasing a set of cufflinks destroys 100 rifles and a pair of earrings eliminates 500 rifles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## 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 - **Repurposed Materials:** There is a growing trend of repurposing materials to create unique and sustainable accessories. - **Socially Conscious Fashion:** Fashion brands are embracing social causes and using their products to bring attention to important issues. - **Luxury Recycling:** Luxury brands are finding innovative ways to incorporate recycled materials into their high-end designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore opportunities in repurposing materials to create unique and sustainable products. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can incorporate social and environmental causes in their designs to appeal to socially conscious consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can tap into the trend of luxury recycling by incorporating recycled materials into their high-end designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Hypoallergenic Waterproof Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co.md) - [Western-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frye-x-aurate.md) - [Luxurious Handmade Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-handmade-jewelry.md) - [Empowering Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-jewelry.md)