# Chic Hi-Tech Jewelry CuffLinc's Wearable Technology Promotes Style and Safety By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-03-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-tech-jewelry References: [veryfirstto](http://veryfirstto.com/fashion/cuff-jewellery-tech-you-want-to-wear/) & [cuff.io](http://www.cuff.io/) When it comes to [hi-tech jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-premium-jewelry), a lot of the designs out there are driven by function and they definitely serve as statement pieces, but not the attractive kind. But if you were to look at the wearable tech by San Francisco-based company CuffLinc, you'd probably think "jewelry" before anything else. The CuffLinc pieces are designed to make tasks easier with the press of a button, such as alerting a specific group of contacts in the case of an emergency. The wearable tech does this with the use of a black tracker that resembles [Onyx](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postpro-sf2x), which can be interchanged between accessories. The tech-enabled jewelry pieces are water-resistant and hold a charge for about a year. The jewelry is equipped with Bluetooth and GPS tracking, compatible with a range of [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-gen3-horizon) products. CuffLink also has plans for Android compatibility in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fashionable Wearable Technology:** There is a growing demand for wearable technology that is stylish and fashionable while still providing the necessary functionality. - **Personal Safety Devices:** Increasing concerns about personal safety are leading to a rise in demand for wearable technology that includes safety features. - **Interchangeable Tracker Accessories:** The ability to change the tracker between accessories opens up new design and customization possibilities for wearable technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate wearable technology into their products to appeal to tech-savvy consumers who place a high value on style. - **Personal Safety:** The personal safety industry can adopt wearable technology to offer more sophisticated safety devices that are both stylish and discreet. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop and market tracker accessories for wearable technology that cater to consumers who demand customization and flexibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry.md) - [Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch-locket.md) - [High-End Smart Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumi-ring.md) - [Tech-Infused Jewelry Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac.md) - [Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-one.md) - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Tool-Integrated Smartwatch Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilink-titanium-multifunction-edc-bracelet.md) - [Style-Conscious Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-gen3-horizon.md)