# Political Accessories Jeweler Offers Sterling Senate Seat Replica Charm By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-01-01 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senate-seat-jewelry References: [pjstar](http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1539588439/Hot-seats-Jeweler-wades-into-Senate-satire) Blagojevich isn’t the only person selling [U.S. Senate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy-cufflinks) seats. Brad Pettet learned from Illinois Governor Blagojevich that selling Senate seats has potential to be very lucrative, so the jeweler whipped up some Blagojevich [Senate Seat charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-sandwich-charm) and is asking for “donations” to the Al Pettet Retirement Fund (which is his pocket.) The charms are 3/4 inch replicas of actual Senate seats. Blagojevich tried to sell one senate seat, now Pettet would like to sell thousands. They come in [sterling, gold, even platinum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin). $35 to $175 and up depending on market prices. Pettet is philosophical about Blagojevich. “After I crossed into Illinois a few days ago, recurring signs mounted to overpasses every few miles stated something to the effect of, ‘Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich Welcomes You to Illinois.’ At that point, I sighed, took a sip of something that was either warm soda or cold coffee, and said, ‘Goodbye Rod.’” But since, every scandal has a silver lining - literally in this case, Pettet is going for the gold. I’m sure he’s hoping that Blagojevich has more than his 15 minutes of fame. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Replica Charms:** Creating replica charms of famous objects or symbols can be a lucrative business opportunity. - **Political Memorabilia:** Designing and selling political memorabilia items can be a profitable venture, especially during scandals and controversies. - **Personalized Accessories:** Offering personalized accessories that reflect current events and political figures can attract interested customers. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can tap into the market for replica charms and personalized accessories. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can benefit from the demand for political memorabilia and replica charms. - **Gift and Souvenir:** The gift and souvenir industry can capitalize on the popularity of personalized accessories related to political figures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Gold-Plated Cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy-cufflinks.md) - [Fast Food-Inspired Premium Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofishial.md) - [Conversation Candy Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-x-sweethearts.md) - [Crystallized Bottle Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peroni.md) - [Jewelry-Revealing Rock Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-4.md) - [Beverage-Aesthetic Playful Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slush-ring.md) - [Collectible Glassware Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassware-charms.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Jewelry Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-in-gold.md) - [Playful Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademoiselle-jules.md)