# Recycled Skateboard Bling Seven Ply Creates Unique Necklaces From Unwanted Skate Decks By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-03-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-ply References: [sevenplydesigns](http://sevenplydesigns.com/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/sevenply?section_id=5948124#) [Seven Ply](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-oat-protein-cereal) is turning “turning thrash’n into fashion” by rescuing [old skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1) and turning them into [unique jewelry pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist). If a skater has a particular love for an old board, this is definitely a stylish way to keep a piece of that skateboard forever! The Seven Ply skateboard necklaces are truly unique one-of-a-kind pieces that are handmade featuring all sorts of shapes and designs. The hipster mustache necklace looks epic while sporting a bright and colorful design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Fashion:** Opportunities for turning waste into fashion pieces through creative upcycling. - **Artisanal Jewelry:** Handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces with unique designs for individualistic fashion enthusiasts. - **Skateboard Culture:** Incorporating the aesthetics and values of skateboarding culture into fashion and lifestyle products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Innovative ways of transforming waste into fashionable pieces of clothing, jewelry, and accessories. - **Art & Crafts:** An opportunity to showcase creative thinking and craftsmanship by turning waste materials into new and valuable products. - **Sports & Recreation:** Incorporating the iconic culture of skateboarding and other extreme sports into fashion and lifestyle experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.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) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Wooden Pendant Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-collection-1.md)