# Golden Macaroni Jewelry The Pasta Necklace is a Delicious Addition to Your Jewelry Box By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-necklace References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/10/pasta-necklace.html) & [atypyk-e-shop](http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm) If you love your carbs, then the Pasta Necklace is just what you've been waiting for. A golden display of your [macaroni fealty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-heaven), this piece will definitely be a delicious addition to your jewelry box. Sold for €120 (about $165), the Pasta Necklace "will take you approximately 10 minutes to assemble the Pasta Necklace. You just string the [gold-plated pasta shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-1), knot it, and you can wear it immediately," according to Book of Joe. Although quirky, it's still an incredibly classy piece that's fit for a night out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food-inspired Jewelry:** The trend of creating jewelry inspired by different food types can be used to create a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **DIY Jewelry Kits:** Promoting DIY jewelry kits could be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the accessories industry. - **Cost-effective Jewelry:** The need for cost-effective jewelry pieces to match a range of outfits can be used to innovate the jewelry market. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can use this trend to create new collections of food-inspired jewelry. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can introduce DIY kits for jewelry-making enthusiasts for a new customer base. - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can focus on providing cost-effective and trendy pieces for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pasta-Themed Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-love.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Jewelry Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-in-gold.md) - [Sculptural Gold-Plated Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jane-win.md) - [Pasta-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroni-cheese-gummies.md) - [Retro Wired Headphone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace.md) - [Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Pizza Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanderlust-co-x-rubirosa.md)