# Body Armor Necklaces Julie Rubano Creates Oversize Statement Jewelry By Suzanne Meyer - Pistorius | Published 2010-03-22 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julie-robanos References: [trocadero](http://www.trocadero.com/designclassics/items/980271/item980271store.html) Jewelry designer Julie Rubano has created a collection of oversize necklaces which take [body armor accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-collection) to a new level. Statement jewelry is a trend that continues to grow, and with this collection by Julie Rubano, we are talking about oversize statement jewelry that will rock and roll--yeah. All [made by hand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird), many of the pieces are one of a kind. Fortunate are the few who can rock this look as Julie Rubano's oversize statement jewelry are in a class of their own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Oversized Statement Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry companies to create bold, one-of-a-kind pieces that push the boundaries of conventional jewelry design and better satisfy customer demand for statement jewelry. - **Body Armor Accessories:** Chance for accessory companies to innovate and create unique accessories that offer a fusion of fashion and safety. - **Handmade Jewelry:** Opportunities for creative entrepreneurs to tap into the demand for bespoke customized handmade jewelry that speaks to customer preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Jewelry:** Trendsetting jewelry designers' opportunity to cater to the growing demand for larger, more impactful and less traditional jewelry designs. - **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Industry:** Unique opportunity for PPE companies to design and manufacture fashionable and functional protective gear that can double up as wearable body armor accessories. - **Artisanal Jewelry Industry:** Opportunity for artisanal jewelry makers to showcase their creative sensibilities in personalized, one-of-a-kind pieces that cater to customer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Ombre Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erin-tracy-ombr-stack.md) - [Fashion Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvia-toledano.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md)