# Gilded Deadcessories Reid Reppard Redesigns Animal Bones into Wonderful Jewelry By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-12-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reid-reppard References: [snappylifestyle](http://www.snappylifestyle.com/2010/12/taxidermy-style.html) & [reidpeppard.blogspot](http://reidpeppard.blogspot.com/?zx=9b0017e58c7c929b) Years ago (and sometimes today), [wearing animal bones as jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature) was a sign of status, style and elegance; therefore, Reid Reppard decided to use this approach in his designs to kick them up a notch. He plated bones from a squirrel, red fox and carrion crow in gold and silver, turning them into [necklaces and bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-collection). These gilded accessories are a badass indication of style. However, fear not - these animals were not hurt during the making. These are bones from pre-deceased animals donated by friends, in which Reid Reppard can plate with [18 carat gold or silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-graces-of-gold) to fit your taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Jewelry:** Creating jewelry from repurposed materials, such as animal bones, for a unique and eco-friendly accessory. - **Ethical Luxury:** Combining luxury with ethical sourcing by using bones from pre-deceased animals to create high-end jewelry pieces. - **Nature-inspired Fashion:** Incorporating elements from nature, like animal bones, into fashion accessories as a way to express individual style and connection to the natural world. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the upcycled jewelry trend by creating their own lines using sustainable materials like animal bones. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can tap into the demand for ethical luxury by incorporating repurposed materials, such as bones, into their high-end accessories. - **Jewelry Design:** Jewelry designers can experiment with incorporating natural elements, like animal bones, into their designs, offering customers unique and nature-inspired pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Bone Powder-Made Home Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souhaib-ghanmi.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Minimalist Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebone.md) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.md)