# Frank Gehry 7-Fish Necklace So Hot It's Sparking Lawsuits By Fashion Spy | Published 2007-05-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-gehry-7-fish-necklace-so-hot-its-sparking-lawsuits References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/24/frank-gehry-7-fish-necklace/) & [tiffany](http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/item.aspx?sku=21100641&cid=143092&mcat=148204&menu=1&page=2) The Frank Gehry 7-Fish necklace is a $1,500 piece of art that you can own for your neck. The fish are made of [sterling silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co), onyx, nephrite green jade, acacia wood, and pernambuco. Interestingly, the copyrighted design is sparking some controversy. While [Tiffany & Co](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nftiff) is currently selling the necklace, Circa Publishing Enterprises is suing for half the proceeds, claiming it had exclusive rights to market and produce the necklace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 58% | 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 - **Controversial Jewelry Designs:** Opportunity for innovative designers to create unique and controversial jewelry pieces that generate buzz and demand. - **Copyrighted Art in Fashion:** Potential for collaborations between artists and fashion brands to create limited edition, copyrighted art pieces that blur the lines between fashion and art. - **Legal Disputes in Luxury Goods Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for legal technology companies to develop solutions that streamline copyright infringement disputes and protect artist's rights in the luxury goods industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Jewelry:** Opportunity for fashion jewelry brands to embrace controversial designs and cater to a niche market of customers seeking unique, statement pieces. - **Art and Design:** Growth potential for art and design industries to collaborate with fashion brands, creating a new market for limited edition, copyrighted art pieces. - **Legal Technology:** Emerging market for legal technology companies to provide innovative solutions to copyright infringement disputes in the luxury goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Ice Cube Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cube-necklace.md) - [14k Gold Noodle Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-macaroni-necklace.md) - [Eroded Coin Studded Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Reimagined Luxury Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-on-a-pearl.md) - [Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Collaboration Artist Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steven-harrington-and-good-art-hlywd.md)