# Reclaimed Metal Jewelry 'Alkemie' Accessories Make an Eco-Conscious Fashion Statement By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-09-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reclaimed-metal-jewelry References: [alkemiejewelry](http://www.alkemiejewelry.com/) Alkemie is a jewelery design studio that focuses on the transforming the ordinary into the precious. The designers are husband-and-wife Ashley Lowengrub and Dara Gerson. Their unique, one-of-a-kind designs are forged from 100% reclaimed materials to make [artful personal adornment accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) and include earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, belts, and cuffs. The cuffs are particularly beautiful bits of small sculpture. Many of the pieces use a metallic blend of sterling from old silverware and coins, copper from electrical wires and zinc from zincograph printing press sheets. Custom pieces can be made from [reclaimed gold and silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist). The initial ‘green’ design was made completely from recycled non-conflict bullet casings. All designs are made by hand in downtown Los Angeles, California. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reclaimed Materials:** Opportunity for businesses to create eco-conscious products using reclaimed materials. - **Handmade Jewelry:** Disruption can be found in the market for unique, artisanal jewelry made by hand. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Industry can explore sustainable fashion options through the use of recycled materials. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry Design:** Innovative opportunities exist within the jewelry design industry to utilize reclaimed materials for eco-conscious pieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation can occur for fashion accessory brands by incorporating reclaimed materials into their designs. - **Artisans and Craftsmanship:** The artisans and craftsmanship industry can benefit from the demand for unique, handmade jewelry made from reclaimed materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave.md) - [Plant-Mined Metal Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2er.md) - [Apparel Brand Category Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ref-jewelry.md) - [Dynamic Energy-Inspired Luxury Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collections.md) - [Sustainable Regenerated Gold Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mejuri-3.md) - [Sustainable Talisman Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyrrha-x-wicked.md)