# Ornate Gemstone Headphones The 'HiNICE+' Necklace Headphones are Stylishly Functional By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/necklace-headphone References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/hinice-gem-necklace-with-bluetooth-earbuds.htm) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hinice/hinice-the-1st-wearable-gem-necklace-and-bluetooth) Headphones are likely a major part of many women's lives out there for listening to music or taking calls, so the 'HiNICE+' necklace headphones act as a stylish means of always keeping them on-hand. While traditional headphones work by either being used or being stored, the 'HiNICE+' headphones work by always being worn. This is thanks to the beautifully ornate design of the [pendant necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace) that they are incorporated into that puts a natural gemstone in the focus. The 'HiNICE+' necklace headphones are finished with [24k gold-plated accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop), have a sheepskin lanyard and offer wireless connectivity via Bluetooth. The headphones can be used for listening to music, taking calls and even offer [camera control to snap photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musiccam) without pressing the shutter button on your smartphone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stylish Wearable Technology:** The integration of fashion and technology in wearable devices offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the market. - **Wireless Connectivity:** The increasing demand for wireless connectivity in headphones creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the audio industry. - **Functional Jewelry:** The convergence of jewelry and functional accessories presents disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion and lifestyle industries. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can explore the potential of integrating stylish and functional devices into fashion accessories. - **Audio:** The audio industry can capitalize on the growing demand for wireless headphones with innovative designs and features. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace functional jewelry as an avenue for disruptive innovation, combining aesthetics with practicality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully Functional Statement Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premiere-sound.md) - [Ultra Luxury Joint Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweled-design.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Haute Silicone Headphone Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortably-headphones.md) - [Stylish See-Through Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-clear.md) - [Haute Diamond-Studded Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-and-jacob-co.md) - [Retro Wired Headphone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace.md) - [Icy Aesthetic Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakii-ice-earbuds.md)