# Bizarre Anatomical Jewelry Victorian-Inspired Accessories from Paraphernalia By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-12-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paraphernalia-victorian-and-anatomy-inspired-acrylic-jewelry References: [shop.paraphernalia.nu](http://shop.paraphernalia.nu/) & [shop.paraphernalia.nu](http://shop.paraphernalia.nu/) Culling their inspiration from the works of 19th century magicians and vintage illustrations, the work of Ms. Vanda at UK company Paraphernalia is uncanny and bizarre. The [handmade necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) are made with printed and cut acrylic, with the designs hung on silver-plated chains. The Anatomica collection includes a [heart, brain, a cochlea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-jewelry) (inner ear), and rib cage. Besides these slightly grisly designs, Paraphernalia jewelry ranges from the [whimsical to the bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-graces-of-gold) in the Menagerie collection, which includes such creatures as regular cats and dogs but also owls, chickens and monkeys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 68% | 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 - **Victorian-inspired Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities could include incorporating modern technology into Victorian aesthetics. - **Bizarre Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities could involve exploring unconventional materials and pushing the boundaries of traditional jewelry design. - **Handmade Necklaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunities could involve incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly materials in handmade jewelry production. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities could include creating sustainable and ethically sourced jewelry collections. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities could involve merging traditional techniques with modern aesthetics to create unique jewelry pieces. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunities could involve leveraging AR/VR technology to enhance the online shopping experience for jewelry customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthcare-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-coterie.md) - [Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitas.md) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.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) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Delicate Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alhambra-collection.md)