# Quirky Beach-Bound Accessories Helen Noakes Jewelry is Swimmingly Sweet By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-06-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helen-noakes-jewelry References: [fashiondash.net](http://www.fashiondash.net/?p=2979) & [helennoakesjewellery](http://www.helennoakesjewellery.com/) Helen Noakes Jewelry takes a [lighthearted approach to design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademoiselle-jules). The pieces were created by the Salisbury-based jeweler and reflect a quirky summer style. Noakes was inspired to use [resin and miniatures in her jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection) after happening upon some small figurines and a book about resin. Inspiring her imagination, Noakes combined the two and began crafting her beautiful work. Each piece provides a surprising dash of humor. From the scuba diver to the the girl swimming in a ring, these contemporary designs are sure to demand a second glance. All the miniatures are decked out to play in the water during the summer sunshine. These beach-bound accessories will provide you with rays of happiness wherever you go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Quirky Jewelry Design:** Opportunity for jeweler designers to create lighthearted and humorous accessories using unconventional materials like resin and miniatures. - **Contemporary Beach Accessories:** The demand for unique beach-bound accessories featuring playful designs is on the rise, providing opportunities for innovative designers and manufacturers. - **Resin and Miniature Art:** The combination of resin and miniatures in jewelry-making presents an emerging trend in the art and fashion industry, offering new avenues for creativity and self-expression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can capitalize on the trend of quirky designs by incorporating resin and miniatures into their collections. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can embrace the demand for contemporary and unconventional beach-bound accessories that bring a touch of humor and playfulness. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** The increased interest in resin and miniature art in jewelry-making creates a market opportunity for suppliers of resin, miniatures, and related materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beachy Shell Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuckernuck.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seashells-by-the-seashore.md) - [Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection.md) - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Hypoallergenic Waterproof Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-co.md) - [Elegantly Timeless Jewelry Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standout-essentials.md)