# Army Badge Jewelry Michelle Hartney Creates Colorful Mitlitary-Inspired Necklaces By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelle-hartney1 References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/military-inspired-necklaces/#more-67384) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/recycledrings/search?search_query=military&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5195663&shopname=recycledrings) Michelle Hartney has designed a military-inspired necklace for those who want a change from [small pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace). The jewelry resembles army badges, but with a more [colorful and vibrant design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu). According to Hartney, each color "represents a different characteristic or trait," which gives each piece its own story and background. These Michelle Hartney necklaces are available on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) under her store name recycledrings. **Implications** - These military-inspired necklaces by Michelle Hartney are perfect for military-inspired fashionistas. The bright colors and gold accents make these necklaces a must have. The pieces are perfect accents to add to any outfit. The decorated pieces are designed to look like a decorated soldier and are executed perfectly. These Michelle Hartney necklaces are available on Etsy under her store name recycledrings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Military-inspired Jewelry:** Design colorful and vibrant military-inspired jewelry that tells a unique story for fashion-forward consumers. - **Badge-style Accessories:** Create badge-style necklaces and other accessories with unique hues and styles that capture the essence of various professions. - **Personalized Jewelry:** Develop personalized jewelry collections that offer unique colors and symbols to represent different characteristics or traits for consumers to connect with on a deeper level. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** Incorporate military-inspired designs into fashion and accessories collections to cater to the growing demand for unique and edgy accessories. - **Personalized Gifts:** Customize jewelry collections for gift-giving occasions such as birthdays, graduations, and milestone achievements. - **Military and Law Enforcement:** Design badge-style accessories that represent various professions and serve as keepsakes for workers in the military and law enforcement industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olaeda-hopeful-heart-bracelet-for-breast-cancer-awareness.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md)