# Earring-Necklace Hybrids The Simple Bridge Accessory Connects with a Ball Chain By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-bridge References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/10/earrings-chain-simple-bridge/) & [kueen.myshopify](http://kueen.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/simple-bridge) Although the Simple Bridge earrings are pretty unique and cool, I can't help but feel a little discomfort when looking at them. Discomfort? Oh yes. It reignites my fear of earrings somehow catching something and ripping through my piercing. Eek! Yet I'm more than sure I would try to overcome this irrational fear for the sake of rocking these Simple Bridge earrings. I mean, it's like a two-for-one deal: [earrings and a necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace). Sold for $32 for one [ball chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace) and $42 for two, it's affordable and [eye-catching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikimoto-x-chrome-hearts). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Earring-necklace Hybrids:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create earring-necklace hybrids that address safety concerns and offer unique designs for fashion-forward consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new accessory designs that combine functionality and aesthetics to appeal to fashion-conscious customers. - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative jewelry pieces that offer multi-functional versatility and appeal to a wide range of customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Labyrinth-Inspired Earring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earring-studs.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Wireless Earbud Connecting Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podchain.md) - [Innovative Earing Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-hoop-earrings.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Multi-Wear Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truss-series-shippou.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peripherii-priamble.md) - [Stackable Birthstone Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-tags-birthstone-huggies.md) - [Crystal-Embellished Earwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop.md)