# Whimsical Hand-Illustrated Necklaces These Hand-Painted Necklaces Tell a Story of a Whimsical Girl By Jen Chae | Published 2013-05-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-necklaces References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/103676291/hand-painted-illustration-on-shrink?ref=shop_home_active) & [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/onard/) These hand-painted necklaces by ONARDs will be sure to catch eyes and strike conversation. The clever illustrations of a whimsical figure also incorporate the chains of the necklaces as a part of the design to tell a complete story. The 'Girl on a Swing' pendant show a girl swinging off the silver-plated 16" chain. Some of the other designs include a girl sitting on a bench (which is held up by the chains on each end of a bench) and a ballerina who is pulled up to posture by the necklace chains. These original illustrations are hand painted on a silver plated plastic cut-out, which is then baked in the oven for a glazed finish. Since everything is hand drawn, each piece may differ slightly. The necklaces, along with other hand-drawn jewelry by ONARDs, are available online starting at $5. They would make for a rare gift idea that is also very affordable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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's Driving This Trend - **Hand-illustrated Jewelry:** The trend of incorporating hand-painted designs on jewelry presents opportunities for unique and personalized accessories. - **Storytelling Designs:** The use of necklaces as a canvas for telling a complete story through illustrations opens up possibilities for captivating and conversation-starting jewelry. - **Affordable Artistic Accessories:** The availability of hand-drawn jewelry at an affordable price point provides opportunities for individuals to express their creativity through wearable art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can integrate hand-painted designs on necklaces to meet the demand for unique and artistic pieces. - **Artisan Jewelry:** Artisan jewelry businesses can explore the concept of storytelling designs on necklaces to offer customers distinctive and meaningful jewelry options. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can leverage the trend of affordable artistic accessories to tap into the market of consumers seeking one-of-a-kind and budget-friendly jewelry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Whimsical Heirloom-Quality Symbolic Talismans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-graces-of-gold.md) - [Personalized 9K Gold Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrid-and-miyu.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Hand-Scripted Initial Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/initial-pendants.md)