# Power Button Bling The iNecklace by Adafruit Makes Computer Tech an Accessory By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inecklace-by-adafruit References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/iNecklace--Apple--Gear.html) & [adafruit](http://www.adafruit.com/inecklace) Pearls and diamonds are not for everyone, so this iNecklace by Adafruit becomes a lighthearted embellishment for those interested in more practical means of accessorizing. At $75 it's no cheap piece of pop culture bling, but a sleek machined aluminum pendant paired with an 18-inch [sterling silver chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-lunas). You get more than an On/Off icon with this [tech-obsessed item of jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac), because it's actually manufactured with a [circuit board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device), a battery cavity and the ability to pulsate with a bright white glow like the real thing would do on a hibernating laptop. The iNecklace by Adafruit is a nifty miniature medallion that suits both men an women and would complement a wide variety of fashionable looks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Practical Tech Accessories:** The iNecklace by Adafruit showcases the trend of practical tech accessories as a means of personal embellishment. - **Connected Jewelry:** The integration of circuit boards and LEDs in the iNecklace by Adafruit represents the trend of connected jewelry, blending fashion and technology. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sleek design and use of machined aluminum in the iNecklace by Adafruit suggests a trend towards sustainable fashion with a focus on eco-friendly materials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The iNecklace by Adafruit presents disruption opportunities in the fashion accessories industry by offering unique and technologically-driven pieces for personal adornment. - **Tech Wearables:** The iNecklace by Adafruit provides a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for the tech wearables industry by combining technology and fashion in a stylish and functional manner. - **Jewelry Manufacturing:** The inclusion of circuit boards and battery cavities in the iNecklace by Adafruit highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the jewelry manufacturing industry, incorporating technology into traditional jewelry designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Retro Wired Headphone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace.md) - [Internet Icon Accessory Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack.md) - [Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry.md) - [Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch-locket.md) - [AI-Powered Premium Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-premium-jewelry.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch.md)