# Charitable Wildlife Jewelry Profits from aoku 3D's Unique 3D-Printed Jewelry Goes Towards Charity By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-3d-printed-jewelry References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/10/05/nice-3d-zodiac-animals-jewelry/) & [aoku3d](https://aoku3d.com/) aoku 3D, an online retailer, has been taking steps to source unique 3D-printed jewelry from all around the world -- making for an expansive collection that displays the many designs that the high-tech production method is able to generate. Included are a number of pieces which represent [different forms of wildlife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring), including tigers, zebras, oxen, rats, goats, monkeys, pigs, dogs, roosters and even dragons -- many of which were made in representation of the Chinese zodiac. Although the unique 3D-printed jewelry pieces are great accessories in themselves, the fact that aoku 3D donates a portion of each sale to [environmental conservation efforts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-collection) makes them especially worth buying; these organizations include WildAid and Orangutan Outreach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Jewelry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and customizable jewelry designs using 3D printing technology. - **Charitable Consumerism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating products that align with consumers' desire to make a positive impact through their purchasing decisions. - **Wildlife Conservation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing sustainable business models that support wildlife conservation efforts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in leveraging online platforms to sell unique and socially-conscious products. - **Fashion and Jewelry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating 3D printing technology to create innovative and eco-friendly jewelry designs. - **Non-profit and Environmental Organizations:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in collaborating with businesses to create mutually beneficial partnerships that support wildlife conservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Lunar Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-charms.md) - [Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-family-usa.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Women-Designed Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaillard-jewelry.md) - [Brand-Led Endangered Animal Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-program.md) - [Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olaeda-hopeful-heart-bracelet-for-breast-cancer-awareness.md) - [International Jewelry-Focused Digital Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweler-collective.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md)