# Coral-Shaped Sculptural Jewelry Cheryl Eve Acosta Draws Inspiration from the Circle of Life By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry1 References: [cheryleve](http://www.cheryleve.com/) Cheryl Eve Acosta harbors immense appreciation for the wonders of natural formations and aquatic life as she applies those concepts to her [organic sculptural jewelry designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection). Originally from Puerto Rico, the artisan's sensibility toward coastal elements and [marine biology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures) are heightened. This is represented in her unique [hand-sculpted approach to contemporary fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonders-of-nature). Acosta supports her native community as well through the launch of 'Art for a Cause' -- a financial relief initiative due to Hurricane Maria. Utilizing a wide range of materials for her custom wearable art -- from silver and copper to enamel and fabric, Acosta is able to "capture elements of birth, growth, [and] the fossilization of corals." The beautiful sculptural jewelry can appear as stand-alone art works or can be combined as a colorful statement to a mundane outfit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic Sculptural Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable materials and 3D printing techniques to create unique organic designs. - **Art for a Cause:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create socially conscious business models that support and provide financial relief to communities affected by natural disasters. - **Contemporary Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and interactive elements into fashion designs to create a seamless blend of style and functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sustainable materials and ethical production practices into the fashion jewelry industry. - **Social Enterprise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine business objectives with social impact initiatives to create sustainable social enterprises. - **Technology in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and technology through smart fabrics, wearable tech, and interactive designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Nature-Inspired Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marbella-club-x-daniela-villegas.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Chic Artisanal Jewerly Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judy-carter.md) - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md)