# Osteological Accessories 'Jointed Jewels' by Alissia Melka-Teichroew Focuses on Bones & Joints By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-05-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointed-jewels-by-alissia-melka-teichroew References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/05/27/jointed-jewels-by-alissia-melka-teichroew/#more-80744) & [byamt](http://www.byamt.com/) 'Jointed Jewels' by Alissia Melka-Teichroew uses the beauty of our inner workings as inspiration. The [anatomical jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice) is designed in ball-and-socket patterns similar to those used in hip replacement surgery. 'Jointed Jewels' by Alissia Melka-Teichroew includes [rings, bracelets and necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs) in varying sizes and colors. The coolest thing about the 'Jointed Jewels' collection is that each piece is made is made from [one piece of material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie), despite looking like it's made from several. **Implications** - Consumers are looking for designs that are more closely integrated with themselves. Products that feature an element of the human body appeals to those who want to feel a familiarity with their purchases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anatomical Jewelry:** Using the human body as inspiration for jewelry design. - **Ball-and-socket Patterns:** Incorporating ball-and-socket patterns into product design. - **One-piece Material:** Creating the appearance of multiple materials in products made from one piece of material. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Incorporating anatomical elements into fashion design. - **Medical Devices:** Adapting ball-and-socket patterns used in hip replacement surgery into medical device design. - **Jewelry:** Creating unique and innovative jewelry designs inspired by the human body. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Healthcare-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-coterie.md) - [Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitas.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md) - [Iconic Jewelry Cuff Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md)