# Chaotic Geometric Jewelry Sarah Loertscher Creates Accessories Inspired by Crystals and Minerals By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-loertscher References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/modern-geometric-steel-jewelry-by-sarah-loertscher/) & [sarahloertscher](http://sarahloertscher.com/) Sarah Loertscher is a jewelry designer based in Seattle, Washington. It may appear as though her wearable creations are simply a chaotic mess of metal and wire, but in reality they are carefully crafted pieces that reflect a love of [organic forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs). As Sarah Loertscher writes on her [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manmades-the-boxer-brief) fan page, "My work is based on my interest/obsession with minerals, crystal structures, and things that sparkle." Making everything from earrings to bracelets and necklaces, Sarah Loertscher's work has a strong signature style that revolves around [sharp lines and faceted surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique). Sarah Loertscher works with both steel, sterling silver and gold. Handmade to order, they each take between two and four weeks to create. She is also open to custom requests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic-inspired Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelers to create pieces inspired by natural forms and structures, incorporating minerals and crystal structures. - **Geometric Accessories:** Trend of geometric shapes in jewelry and accessories, with emphasis on sharp lines and faceted surfaces. - **Customized Jewelry:** Growing demand for customized jewelry, allowing for personalization of accessories with unique designs and materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry-making:** Jewelry-making industry has an opportunity to expand their product lines to cater to consumers who prefer unique and organic jewelry designs. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can incorporate geometric accessories and jewelry into collections to appeal to consumers who prefer edgy and modern designs. - **Online Retail:** Online retail businesses can offer customized jewelry options to provide consumers with unique and personalized accessories that cannot be found in brick-and-mortar stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Gender Inclusive Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-o-jewelry-allgender-collection.md) - [Feminine Graceful Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarahbijoux.md) - [Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitas.md) - [Understated Made-to-Order Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-ring-1.md) - [Algorithm-Formed Modern Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sian-design.md) - [Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave.md)