# Social Jewelry Statements The Quarter Screw Necklace Symbolizes the Plight of the Working Man By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarter-screw-necklace References: [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2010/11/24/tom-sachs-quarter-screw-necklace/) & [tomsachs](http://tomsachs.com/item/quarter-screw-necklace) If you're looking for a way to subtly stick it to the man, then you need to check out the Quarter Screw Necklace. This necklace designed by Tom Sachs is made up of a quarter and a Phillips-head screw bit, each meant to symbolize the struggles of the working man. In case you were wondering, the quarter symbolizes capital and the bit symbolizes labor getting screwed for money. For all its attempted [empowerment of the working man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-jones-watches-feline-fine), the Quarter Screw Necklace rings in at a white-collar $150. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry companies to create statement pieces that reflect social and political issues. - **Symbolic Accessories:** Incorporating symbolic elements into accessories to express personal beliefs and values. - **Working Man Empowerment:** Designing products that empower and raise awareness about the struggles faced by the working class. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry:** Jewelry companies can explore innovative designs that make social statements. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion accessory brands to create symbolic pieces that resonate with consumers. - **Advocacy and Activism:** Organizations focused on social justice can use symbolic accessories to raise awareness and empower marginalized groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tariff-Conscious Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tease-necklace.md) - [Streetwear Brand Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-jewelry-line.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Empowering Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-jewelry.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [14k Gold Noodle Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-macaroni-necklace.md) - [Coin-Style Disc Shaped Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarter-ccutter.md) - [Beloved Comic Jewelery Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monica-rich-kosann-partners.md)