# Orbiting Lunar Necklaces This Moon Necklace Features Beads That Show the Lunar Phases By M | Published 2013-06-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-phases References: [scoutmob](http://scoutmob.com/p/Orbital-Necklace) If the mystique of the moon fascinates you, then these necklaces that feature beads that depict the lunar phases could be your next [celestial accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzanne-oddy). An interesting design, these [lunar phases necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calibre-jj04) have delicate wooden bead charms that dangle from a 22-inch silver chain. Each of the five wooden beads represent a difference moon phase, from crescent, half moon to full moon. As the moon travels from one phase to the next, the wooden beads slowly transition from a dark black to a light gray hue. Each bead is painted a layer of durable paint in altering gray shades. As the five beads hang from the long silver chain, they look like a transitioning moon moving through the night's sky. A beautiful piece of [spiritual jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluboho-x-fashionista), this moon necklace would make an alluring astrological gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 81% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lunar Jewelry:** Jewelry that features lunar phases as designs is gaining popularity and could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion accessories industry. - **Mystical Designs:** Spiritual and mystical designs are becoming more popular in jewelry and other fashion accessories, presenting an opportunity for designers and retailers to meet growing demand. - **Transitioning Design:** Designs that have a visual transitioning effect, such as the changing colors of the moon phases in this necklace, could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for other products and industries looking to create interesting and dynamic designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry could benefit from the growing interest in lunar jewelry and other mystical designs by offering more of these products to customers. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** Retailers that sell gifts and souvenirs could add lunar jewelry to their offerings to cater to customers who are looking for unique and mystical gifts. - **Home Decor:** Designers and retailers of home decor products could create designs that transition visually, presenting an opportunity to create interesting and dynamic products that catch the eye of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Moon-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phase-lamp.md) - [Moon-Inspired Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-trip-clock.md) - [Gemstone Initial Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-lunas.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Moon-Inspired Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lua.md) - [Celestial Tribute Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonswatch-mission-to-earthphase.md) - [Space Exploration-Inspired Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-snoopy-moonswatch.md) - [Celestial Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzanne-oddy.md) - [Moon-Inspired Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooninspired-watch.md)