# Precious Metal Trash Jewelry 'Rubbish Jewelry' by Hollie Paxton Turns Trash into Treasure By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-07-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-jewelry References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/07/jewelry-precious-trash.html) & [holliepaxton](http://www.holliepaxton.com/rubbish-jewellery.html) 'Rubbish Jewelry' by Hollie Paxton takes items that would normally be discarded without a second thought and turns them into precious jewelry. Paxton makes her jewelry from [precious metals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-fine-jewelry), recreating items like gum wrappers and receipts. The jewelry is crumpled up and folded just like it was a piece of trash that has been discarded. If the forms of these [brooches and earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin) were not made with gold and silver, it would be entirely convincing that they were actual pieces rescued from the trash. These statement pieces challenge people to wear forms that have no value. However, these precious pieces are carefully [enamelled by Paxton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist) and are definitely meant to be treasured. Paxton's 'Rubbish Jewelry' is unconventional, and causes you to think twice on which items you assign value to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Jewelry:** Creating jewelry from discarded materials presents an opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly fashion. - **Value Perception:** Challenging traditional notions of value in fashion encourages consumers to rethink their purchasing decisions. - **Artisanal Repurposing:** Transforming trash into handcrafted jewelry showcases the potential for artistic expression in unconventional materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Fashion:** The upcycled jewelry trend aligns with the growing demand for environmentally conscious and ethical fashion options. - **Consumer Goods:** Exploring the concept of value perception opens up opportunities for businesses to redefine the value proposition of their products. - **Craft and Art Market:** The artisanal repurposing trend taps into the rising interest in unique, one-of-a-kind creations, providing a niche market for innovative artists and designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [QSR-Themed Premium Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litter-and-glamour-collection.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Eroded Coin Studded Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-nadine-ghosn-collection.md) - [Sentimental Tarnish-Proof Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katie-loxton.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md)