# Cactus Rings Prickly Jewelry by Barbara Uderzo By Pearl | Published 2008-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prickly-jewelry-cactus-rings References: [beadinggem](http://www.beadinggem.com/2008/08/cactus-jewelry.html) & [alternatives.it](http://www.alternatives.it/GALLERY/E_Uderzo.html) Feeling prickly lately? Had a bad day and you don't want anyone to touch you? Then try on these extra tall rings which hold [tiny cacti plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature). They might just tell everyone to go buzz off! The [cactus rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-mechanical-ring) are made of different coloured wood with holes for fingers and tiny bowls at the top to contain the planting material and the cacti. The [cactus jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-botanical-gardens-x-alex-and-ani) is the work of Barbara Uderzo who is one of the artisans who showcases her work at "Alternative Jewelry". "Alternative" is an understatement. This is jewelry with thorns! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Prickly Jewelry:** The trend of incorporating unconventional elements like cacti into jewelry designs. - **Alternative Jewelry:** The trend of embracing unique and unconventional jewelry pieces that stand out from traditional designs. - **Personalized Accessories:** The trend of wearing accessories that reflect one's personality and unique style, such as cactus rings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the creation and marketing of unconventional jewelry pieces like cactus rings. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Artisanal crafts industry can tap into the demand for unique and one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces like those made by Barbara Uderzo. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can explore how to incorporate cacti and natural elements into accessories and decorative items, inspired by the cactus rings design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Mined Metal Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2er.md) - [Dynamic Bold Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Healthcare-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/v-coterie.md) - [Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stasto-stand-stones.md)