# Sound-Producing Jewelry Michiel Cornelissen Creates 3D-Printed Musical Accessories By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michiel-cornelissen References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/michiel-cornelissen-3d-printed-kxx-brazilian-sound-ring-05-05-2014/) & [michielcornelissen](http://www.michielcornelissen.com/home.html) Michiel Cornelissen has come up with jewelry for the most musically inclined people out there. The design is based on Brazilian instruments titled 'Caxixi,' which are similar to rattles one would give a child. Through using a 3D printing system, Michiel Cornelissen printed tiny beads that are placed inside a ring. Moulding is then formed around these beads, so that when the user is wearing them they will shake inside. Suddenly, the ring becomes more of a musical instrument rather than a piece of jewelry. Those in a band who play percussion can add another item to their repertoire, and even people wanting to make a little extra noise when out at the bar can benefit from this accessory. Just don't use is too often, as it could start irritating a few friends! Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/michiel-cornelissen-3d-printed-kxx-brazilian-sound-ring-05-05-2014/), [michielcornelissen](http://www.michielcornelissen.com/home.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **3d-printed Jewelry:** Using 3D printing technology to create jewelry that doubles as a musical instrument. - **Wearable Sound-producing Accessories:** Designing accessories that can produce sound while being worn, adding a musical element to personal style. - **Integrating Music and Fashion:** Blurring the lines between music and fashion by creating wearable items that can generate music. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can leverage 3D printing technology to create unique products that offer a combination of aesthetics and functionality. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the integration of sound-producing elements into garments and accessories, creating innovative and interactive fashion experiences. - **Music:** Musical instrument manufacturers can collaborate with jewelry designers to create hybrid products that appeal to both musicians and fashion enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jing-designer-earplugs.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Tech-Infused Jewelry Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Crystal-Embellished Earwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop.md) - [Digital Visualized Feedback Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibra-instrument.md) - [Beverage-Aesthetic Playful Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slush-ring.md) - [Vibrating Wearable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-wearable-speaker.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md)