# Intricate Upcycled Accessories This Scrap Metal Jewelry Collection is Opulent and Hand-Crafted By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-02-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-jewelry References: [demilked](http://www.demilked.com/scrap-jewelry-dad-carolina-breeze/) & [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/my-dad-makes-these-jewelry-pieces-out-of-scraps-of-metal/) This [scrap metal jewelry collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie) is designed by [Carolina Breeze's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-herrera) dad, an artist who has only been at his craft for over a year. Carolina recently submitted her father's amazing work to inspirational art and design blog Bored Panda and tells readers how her unemployed dad became a sought-after jewelry designer. Proving that bad luck can open doors to successes that were never before imagined, this striking accessory range is influenced by [historical and mythological fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry). Resembling costume jewelry from historical dramas or cult TV series Game of Thrones, this collection is opulent and intricately made. Its creator began as a talented illustrator and wood artisan and also has a vast background of experience in the tattoo artistry field. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a line of sustainable and eco-friendly accessories made from upcycled materials. - **Hand-crafted Jewelry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design techniques to create unique and personalized jewelry pieces. - **Historical-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate historical fashion elements with contemporary styles to create a new and captivating fashion trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Incorporate upcycling techniques and materials into mainstream fashion brands, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a platform or marketplace that connects skilled artisans with customers seeking unique and hand-crafted accessories. - **Tattoo Artistry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Collaborate with tattoo artists to create jewelry pieces inspired by tattoo designs, merging the worlds of body art and fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md)