# Dead Animal Jewelry Momocreatura Creates Jewelry With a Twisted Sense of Beauty By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momocreatura References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/25029/) & [momocreatura](http://momocreatura.com/index.html) Jewelry is often thought of as pretty and nice, but what if it was pretty yet grotesque? That is the question asked by jewelry line Momocreatura, whose creations created from [silver and gold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry) will horrify and mesmerize at the same time. According to Momocreatura.com, the Momocreatura line is “Influenced by European antique jewellery of the 16th-19th century and post-war Japanese subculture, her references combine to create figurative [macabre objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice).” Macabre indeed, the collection features pieces ranging from owls impaled by metal rings, to various animals being hung. No doubt about it, this is [wearable art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) for your daily life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Macabre Jewelry:** There is an opportunity to tap into the niche market of consumers who seek alternative, edgy jewelry designs that incorporate macabre elements. - **Antique-inspired Jewelry:** Designers can take inspiration from the 16th-19th century European antique jewelry favored by Momocreatura to create unique pieces that appeal to those with an appreciation for history and classic aesthetics. - **Subculture-influenced Jewelry:** Incorporating elements of post-war Japanese subculture into jewelry designs can appeal to consumers who are drawn to alternative fashion and countercultural aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Jewelry:** Fashion jewelry retailers can capitalize on the market of consumers who seek unique pieces that stand out and are conversation-starters, such as Momocreatura's macabre jewelry designs. - **Artisanal Jewelry:** Jewelry designers who specialize in artisanal, handcrafted pieces can draw inspiration from the concept of wearable art that Momocreatura's jewelry embodies to create intriguing, unconventional designs. - **Alternative Fashion:** The alternative fashion industry can incorporate jewelry designs with macabre and countercultural elements to appeal to consumers who seek unique, unconventional styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.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) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md)