# Pretty Piggy Accessories Jewelry Makers Go Hog Wild With Porcine Design By Rachel | Published 2009-07-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelry-accessories-pig References: [trenddelacreme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2009/07/if-you-like-it-then-you-should-have-put.html) Blame it on the swine flu or thank Katy Perry (depending on your level of excitement about wearing pigs), but [pig rings and jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring) seem to be popping up everywhere. Blogger [Trend de la Creme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com) noticed a surprising and meaty design inspiration for jewelers as of late--the pig. The pictures above show a collection of the hog madness--who knew the barnyard could be so trendy? **Implications** - With consumers being bombarded on a daily basis with a variety of products, individuals are looking for more obscure areas of life for inspiration. A fascination with farm animals is just one subject that demonstrates how even the non-glamorous industries can be employed to find product ideas. Companies would be wise to consider how to exploit these various markets to make attention-grabbing products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-inspired Jewelry:** Designers can capitalize on the trend of using animals, even non-traditional ones, as inspiration for jewelry items. - **Novelty Fashion Accessories:** Creating unique, quirky jewelry items can cater to consumers seeking standout pieces in a saturated market. - **Farm-inspired Fashion:** Exploring non-traditional fashion inspiration can lead to innovative products that tap into niche markets. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry:** Jewelry makers can use this trend to create innovative, unconventional pieces. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can create farm-inspired designs for clothing and accessories. - **Gift and Novelties:** Retail companies can offer unique and quirky pig-inspired products as gifts and novelties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pig-Themed Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-pigs.md) - [Puppet-Inspired Premium Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propilot.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-1.md) - [High-Quality British Pork Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jolly-hog.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Jewelry Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-in-gold.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection.md)