# Body-Wrapping Chains Ultra-Long Agate & Mixed Media Necklaces by Karyn Chopik By Bianca | Published 2009-07-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-media-necklaces-karyn-chopik References: [karynchopik](http://www.karynchopik.com/) Building on the recent agate craze are these [mixed media necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace) by Karyn Chopik. This season, she showed [precious stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature) can be flaunted effortlessly with plenty of length and layering—some of her necklaces were draped all the way to the waist. Perhaps inspired by the runways of [Gucci](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agate-fashion), the Vancouver-based designer wove agate slices into her accessories, along with other gems and stones like turquoise, fresh water pearls, citrine glass and crystal. Keeping with her signature look, [Chopik’s Spring 2009](http://www.karynchopik.com/) jewelery collection juxtaposes these glitzy baubles with rustic-looking metals like sterling silver, antiqued brass and copper. Also featured in the last two images are layered pieces from the Karyn Chopik Mystique Collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mixed Media Jewelry:** There is an opportunity to create a new line of mixed media jewelry using stones like agate and turquoise as precious stones. - **Ultra-long Necklaces:** Designers can introduce ultra-long necklaces that drape all the way to the waist, inspired by the pieces introduced in the Karyn Chopik collection. - **Body Wrapping Chains:** Introducing chains that wrap around and drape across the body can be an innovative jewelry trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Jewelry:** Jewelry companies can incorporate mixed media into their designs and introduce ultra-long necklaces to offer variety to their customers. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate body-wrapping chains into their collections to create a unique look for their clients. - **Retail:** Retailers can introduce an exclusive line of mixed media jewelry to offer a diverse option to their customers and increase revenue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicate Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alhambra-collection.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Elegant Summer Jewelry Selections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurhan-selections.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Stunning Interlocking Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interlocking-jewelry.md) - [Sculptural Gold-Plated Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jane-win.md) - [Extravagant Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-extraleganza.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md)