# Instant Messaging Trinkets The Text Bubble Whale Pendants Infuse Jewels With Social Media By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-06-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-bubble-whale-pendants References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/text-bubble-whale-pendant/) & [blendcreations](http://blendcreations.com/item.php?item_id=1094) The avid texter will love this collection of Text Bubble Whale Pendants that sport the infamous text bubble whale. These playful [stainless steel tumble pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/initial-pendants) are in the shape of a [text message speech bubble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-emoji). Some creative individual somewhere in the world redesigned the mundane speech bubble into a happy and emotion-filled sea critter. With the addition of the right characters and the right symbols, these speech bubbles become [adorable whale creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures). You can choose from a variety of whale emotions to adorn your neck including a smiley whale, a dizzy whale, a knocked-out whale and a googly-eyed whale. If you're a fan of the text bubble whale meme, you're guaranteed to love and covet the Text Bubble Whale Pendant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media Jewelry:** The trend of integrating social media into jewelry designs continues to create new opportunities for both the fashion and tech industries. - **Playful Design:** The use of playful and creative design elements is gaining traction in the jewelry industry and offers opportunities for innovation and differentiation. - **Customizable Accessories:** Consumers are increasingly seeking unique and customizable accessories that reflect their personal style and interests. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the trend of social media jewelry by collaborating with tech companies to create new and unique accessories for consumers - **Technology:** The tech industry can look into developing wearable technology that integrates social media into jewelry designs, creating a new market for tech accessories. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer customizable jewelry options for consumers, using playful and creative design elements such as the text bubble whale, to differentiate themselves from competitors and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Conversation Candy Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-x-sweethearts.md) - [Animated Creature Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolls-x-swarovski.md) - [Customizable Beaded Touch Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-bracelet.md) - [Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisty-petz.md) - [Tiny Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-pool-party-collection.md) - [Collectible Shopping Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amuseables-space-nk-bag-charm.md) - [Emoji-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-emoji.md) - [Hand-Scripted Initial Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/initial-pendants.md)