# Tribal Accessories Jewelry Is Big, Bold and Full of Culture This Summer By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-04-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triabl-fashions-meet-your-wardrobe-jewelry-goes-big-and-bold-this-summer References: [allwomenstalk](http://allwomenstalk.com/spring-summer-fashion-alert/) Big, chunky jewelry is where it is at this summer. With colorful and heavy stone and bead work, this season has taken a liking to [tribal-inspired accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frye-x-aurate). [Bejeweled gem bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephen-silver) and thick, printed bangles can be the perfect match to any outfit. Long and [heavy earrings with dangling pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu) and two-toned hoops with chunky embellishments are being seen all over the runways. Even the necklaces are, well, huge! Many of the ones I have seen have an African-tribal feel and can be worn with almost any outfit. Whether you dress them up or down, these heavy duty must-haves are a great addition to any summer wardrobe! The rule of thumb: don’t over do it. These pieces are to enhance your outfit, not overrule it. Don’t wear too much all at once, just enough to give your outfit a little more life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Big, Chunky Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight materials and innovative designs to create chunky jewelry that offers the same boldness without being heavy. - **Tribal-inspired Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional tribal designs with modern materials and techniques, creating a fusion that appeals to a wider audience. - **Colorful and Heavy Stone Work:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology such as 3D printing and laser cutting to create intricate stone works that are both colorful and heavy in appearance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and eco-friendly materials for fashion accessories to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate smart technology into jewelry to create interactive and personalized pieces that blend fashion and functionality. - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement virtual reality and augmented reality technologies in the fashion design process to streamline product development and enhance the customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Beachy Shell Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuckernuck.md) - [Tribal Art-Inspired Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bharata.md) - [Chunky Sculptural Hoop Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patra-oversized-hoops.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection.md) - [Nature-Themed Jewelry Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-2.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md)