# Skeletal Rock Jewelry Patricia's Nicolas Merges Glam and Punk By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-01-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nicolas-jewelry References: [patricianicolas](http://www.patricianicolas.com/) Punk rock doesn’t solely refer to music. Combining traditional and contemporary materials, Patricia Nicolas creates intricate, stylish, and sometimes extreme jewelry pieces for the [punk rocker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms) too cool for the plain chains. Incorporating personal style as well as a cuttingly fashionable edge, these pieces may also be just the what's needed to spice up [classic evening wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-3) for a night out; well, depending on venue, of course. Check out the cool pieces in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Alternative Jewelry:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional fine jewelry market by creating fashion-forward, punk-inspired pieces. - **Mixed Materials:** Opportunity to combine traditional materials with unexpected elements to create unique jewelry pieces. - **Personalized Accessories:** Opportunity to create jewelry that reflects personal style and individuality through a punk aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunity to introduce disruptive trends in jewelry to enhance individuality and creativity. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity to incorporate punk elements into luxury jewelry, creating a new market for alternative fashion. - **Ecommerce:** Opportunity to sell alternative jewelry made with mixed materials personalization online, catering to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Rapper Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pav-nite.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Punk Rock-Themed Hardware Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foam-clogs-1.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Rebellious Nail Polish Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essie-punk-at-heart-collection.md) - [Edgy Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikimoto-x-chrome-hearts.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md)