# Microscopic Plant Organ Jewelry Stained Cell Series by Vina Rust By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-12-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscopic-plant-organ-jewellery-stained-cell-series-by-vina-rust References: [velvetdavinci](http://www.velvetdavinci.com/show.php?sid=93) & [vinarust](http://vinarust.com/index.html) Vina Rust is a creative metalsmith based in Seattle, Washington. These pieces of jewelry are from her “Stained Cell” and “Stamen” collections which were both inspired by [plant biology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany). Rust groups silver and gold tubing together, adheres the cylinders together and them slices the resulting bars into cross-sections creating these fabulously detailed accessories that become [rings, pendants, brooches and earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry). The process is similar to that which is commonly done with polymer clay. Each tube represents a microscopic botanical ‘blood vessel’ in which water and nutrients are transported through [stems and leaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-botanical-gardens-x-alex-and-ani) to provide life to plants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Microscopic Plant Organ Jewelry:** Opportunity to disrupt the jewelry industry by creating unique and detailed accessories inspired by plant biology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Metalsmithing:** Innovative techniques using silver and gold tubing to create intricate jewelry designs. - **Fashion:** Integration of nature-inspired accessories into the fashion industry. - **Botanical:** Opportunities to collaborate with botanical research and education institutions to create jewelry pieces that promote plant awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Mined Metal Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2er.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Preserved Flower Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-petal-heart-earrings.md) - [Healthcare-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-coterie.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Geometric Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limn-collection.md)