# Beautifully Alarming Accessories Talonalia Bird Claw Pendants are Hot, but a Little Creepy By Mallory Whitfield | Published 2009-11-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talonalia-bird-claw-pendants References: [mischiefmydear](http://www.mischiefmydear.com/dramatispersonae/2009/10/05/talonalia/) & [talonalia.bigcartel](http://talonalia.bigcartel.com/products) Bring a bit of magic and macabre into your wardrobe with these bird claw inspired talon pendants from Talonalia. These creepy cool jewelry pieces make a bold fashion statement. They’d darken up a sweet and feminine outfit or add a tough guy feel to any rocker look. The Talonalia [bird claw pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature) are solid brass, cast from molds made from the claws of real birds. (The folks at [PETA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-tribe-cosmetics) will surely be in an uproar when they find out.) Follow the designer on [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elon-musk-and-x) (@innyvinny) for occasional discounts, like the one-hour long 50% off sales she recently hosted. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Macabre Jewelry:** Opportunity for designers to explore dark, unconventional styles in jewelry-making with potential for a loyal customer base. - **Realistic Animal-inspired Accessories:** Shows a demand for accessories inspired by animals with a darker edge and could lead to a resurgence of nature-inspired fashion. - **Controversial Fashion Statements:** Brands can attract attention and stir up discussions using edgier fashion designs that can both attract and potentially turn away certain customers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create and sell unconventional styles of jewelry and accessories. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend by featuring these types of accessories and positioning themselves as a destination for bold, edgy fashion. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can explore dark designs and themes in their work, attracting customers looking for unique and unconventional pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Ancient Coin-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talisman-collection.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Canary-Inspired Fashion Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-clutch.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Sustainable Talisman Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyrrha-x-wicked.md) - [Fashion Jewelry Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvia-toledano.md) - [Symbolic Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-collection.md)