# Lock-Picking Earrings Lockpick Earrings are for the Discreet, Yet Stylish Cat Burglar By Michael Hines | Published 2017-03-15 | Updated 2017-03-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockpick-earrings References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/cleverly-designed-silver-earrings-that-hide-a-handy-lock-pick-set-in-plain-sight/) & [lockpickextreme](http://lockpickextreme.com/) [Functional earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumia-2) are nothing new, but lockpick earrings aren't something you come across every day. These were designed by Lockpicking Extreme, a San Francisco-based company that specializes in "fun, informative, entertaining hands-on training in the arts of lockpicking and handcuff escape." In addition to events, the company also has a small online store, which sells lockpick kits and accessories like these lockpick earrings. The earrings come in two styles, [hearts or triangles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-of-selflove), and feature two sets of picks and a double-ended turning tool. The lockpick earrings, $40 each, are an investment. When you consider the fact that you're essentially buying a lock-pick set you can take anywhere (no one will suspect the earrings!) the asking price doesn't seem so steep. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Earrings:** The trend of functional earrings presents an opportunity for jewelry brands to create innovative and multi-purpose accessories. - **Discreet Lockpicking:** The trend of discreet lockpicking offers the potential for security companies to develop covert tools and accessories for professionals in the field. - **Multi-tool Accessories:** The trend of multi-tool accessories opens up possibilities for tool manufacturers to incorporate various functionalities into everyday wearables. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of incorporating functional and multi-purpose features into their earring designs. - **Security:** The security industry has the chance to create innovative lockpicking tools and accessories for professionals that prioritize discreetness and portability. - **Tool Manufacturing:** Tool manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of multi-tool accessories by integrating diverse functionalities into commonly used wearable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Innovative Earing Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-hoop-earrings.md) - [Preserved Flower Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-petal-heart-earrings.md) - [Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jing-designer-earplugs.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Opulent Crystal-Covered Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-x-swarovski-experience-2-earplugs.md) - [Crystal Earwear Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experience2.md) - [Crystal-Embellished Earwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop.md) - [Stackable Birthstone Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-tags-birthstone-huggies.md)