# Minimalist Smiley Face Pendants Chinatown Market Drops a 14-Karat Gold Necklace By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-12-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-face-pendant References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/chinatown-market-the-m-jewelers-smiley-pendant-necklace/#slide-4) & [thechinatownmarket](https://thechinatownmarket.com/collections/frontpage/products/smiley-pendant-necklace-gold) In 2018, Chinatown Market earned its place in the world as a celebrated contemporary streetwear brand and now, the stylish label is releasing a minimalist smiley face pendant. The jewelry piece proves to be cute, with a noninvasive and chic aesthetic. Its minimalist silhouette is definitely a point of interest. The golden smiley face pendant is manufactured in collaboration with New York City-based The M Jewelers. The motif is informed by Chinatown Market’s logo. The necklace is plated with 14-karat gold. In addition, it comes with a 20’’ gold chain. Chinatown Market x The M Jewelers’ smiley face pendant is available online for an accessible price — $98 USD. The accessory comes in a slick dual-branded box. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Contemporary Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create minimalist, noninvasive jewelry pieces with a chic aesthetic. - **Collaborative Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with other brands to create unique and mutually beneficial collaborations in the jewelry industry. - **Affordable Luxury:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-quality, gold-plated jewelry at accessible prices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streetwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate streetwear fashion with jewelry designs to cater to a new target audience. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize collaborative manufacturing processes to create exclusive and limited-edition jewelry pieces. - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine contemporary aesthetics with traditional jewelry designs to create unique fashion accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Luxury Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-necklace.md) - [Personalized 9K Gold Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrid-and-miyu.md) - [Chic AAPI Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kin-studio-x-sua-suprette.md) - [Vinyl Art Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-smiley-collectible.md) - [14k Gold Noodle Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-macaroni-necklace.md) - [Limited-Edition Collectible Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-my-melody.md) - [Streetwear Brand Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-jewelry-line.md) - [Friendship-Inspired Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mejuri-x-ganni.md) - [Collaboration Artist Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steven-harrington-and-good-art-hlywd.md)