# DIY Tool Shed Jewelry The Stripes + Sequins 'Hardware Store Gold Rose Necklace' is Durable By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-store-gold-necklace References: [living.glam](http://living.glam.com/) & [stripesandsequins](http://stripesandsequins.com/2012/10/diy-hardware-store-rose-gold-necklace.html) The Stripes + Sequins 'Hardware Store Rose Gold Necklace' builds on a budding adornment niche. The use of hardware tools in the jewelry making field has become a hot topic for style bloggers and magazine publication teams, in large part due to the affordability of the design concept. Stripes + Sequins curator Grace Atwood admits her love of stores like Home Hardware in this DIY post. There she hunts for [unusual craft supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird), taking in the array of multicolored nuts and bolts. The durable pieces look much like conventional beads, only with a rustic, no-nonsense feel. Black satin ribbon was used as the base for these brassy connectors which she delicately slipped on. Together the rows of string produced a [chunky seven layered choker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Hardware Jewelry:** The trend of using hardware tools in jewelry making is becoming more popular due to affordability. - **DIY Jewelry Making:** People are exploring DIY options and creating unique jewelry pieces with unusual materials. - **Rustic Adornments:** There is a growing interest in the use of unconventional materials to create accessories with a no-nonsense feel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry Making:** Jewelry makers could create a new line of products using hardware supplies, finding a new niche market for their shop. - **DIY Retailers:** DIY retailers could offer workshops on hardware jewelry making, providing customers with all the necessary supplies to create unique pieces. - **Hardware Stores:** Hardware stores could market hardware supplies as unconventional jewelry making materials, expanding their customer base to a new audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Luxurious Handmade Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-handmade-jewelry.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Tarnish-Resistant Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit.md) - [Customizable Jewelry Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelry-builder.md) - [Elegantly Timeless Jewelry Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standout-essentials.md) - [Durable Handmade Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-handmade-jewelry.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md)