# Instrument-Inspired Necklaces Jen Murse Crafts a Keyboard Pendant as Detailed as the Real Thing By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jen-murse References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/05/27/synthesizer-necklace/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/98500556/keyboard-necklace) The fashion industry is one rife with innovation, and Jen Murse proves that point with her stunning keyboard necklace. As displayed on her Etsy store, this instrument-inspired pendant perfectly emulates the look of a real synthesizer, despite its miniature size. It’s made from acrylic materials and is attached to a chain that’s 18” gold plated. As far as fashion accessories go, it may be a little unorthodox, but it’ll definitely make a bold statement. Jen Murse herself runs an online shop called plastique*. She’s based in Los Angeles and is an avante garde jewelry-producing maven. If you think this keyboard necklace is pushing the limits of what accessories can be, wait until you check out the other eccentric pieces in her eclectic store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Miniature Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of miniature versions of everyday objects as unique fashion accessories. - **Avant Garde Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional and boundary-pushing designs in the jewelry industry to cater to a niche market segment. - **Etsy as a Platform for Unique Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize online marketplaces like Etsy to showcase and sell unique and innovative fashion accessories to a global audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative accessories that blur the line between fashion and everyday objects. - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with avant-garde designs and materials in the jewelry industry to attract a fashion-forward consumer base. - **Online Marketplaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage the reach and accessibility of online platforms like Etsy to promote and sell unique fashion creations to a global customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare.md) - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Retro Wired Headphone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace.md) - [14k Gold Noodle Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-macaroni-necklace.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace.md)