# Living Plant Jewelery Susan McLeary Sells Real Flower Jewelry through Her Etsy Shop PassionFlower By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-flower-jewelry References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366452/Eye-Catching-Jewelry-Made-Of-Living-Plants-That-You-Can-Grow-In-A-Pot-After-Use/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/people/passionflowera2?ref=owner_profile_leftnav) These real flower jewelry pieces made by Susan McLeary are one-of-a-kind and eco-friendly. Emitting natural fresh flower fragrances upon wear, the striking [botanical bracelets, necklaces and rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry) are made out of "long-living succulents." Each custom-made piece, which is sold through McLeary's [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) shop 'PassionFlower,' can remain fashionably fresh for 3-4 weeks. Once the florals start to wilt, they can be rooted and turned into a potted plant or become a new feature in your outdoor garden. The jewelry comes with instructions for those who don't have a green thumb. The instructions will show you how to salvage the blooms by gently removing them from their [bronze bases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited). Each base can also be returned to Passionflower for a re-design at any time, but of course with an extra charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Creating jewelry from real flowers promotes sustainability and eco-consciousness in the fashion industry. - **Living Jewelry:** The trend of wearing living plants as accessories offers a unique and interactive way to connect with nature in urban environments. - **Customizable Nature-inspired Accessories:** The demand for personalized jewelry made from natural materials allows for innovative designs and individual expression. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Brands in the fashion industry can explore eco-friendly materials and techniques to create sustainable jewelry that appeals to conscious consumers. - **Floral and Gardening:** The floral and gardening industry can expand their offerings by providing living plant jewelry and accessories, targeting consumers who desire a closer connection to nature. - **E-commerce and Online Marketplaces:** Online platforms like Etsy can serve as a marketplace for unique, customizable, and sustainable jewelry, creating opportunities for independent designers and sellers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Preserved Flower Keepsakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation.md) - [Garden-Inspired Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-botanical-gardens-x-alex-and-ani.md) - [Stunning Dried Flower Arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-olivia.md) - [Symbolic Handcrafted Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonders-of-nature.md) - [Plant-Mined Metal Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2er.md) - [Perfumable Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumable-jewelry.md) - [Hand-Selected Long-Lasting Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-roses.md) - [Vibrant Preserved Rose Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserved-roses.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md)