# Sunglass-Holding Necklaces The Maria y Limjoco 'Utility Jewelry' Series Accommodates Eyeglasses By Jordy E | Published 2012-03-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-jewelry1 References: [designspotter](http://www.designspotter.com/product/2012/03/Shades-Hanger-Necklace.html) & [mariaylimjoco](http://www.mariaylimjoco.com/) French designer Maria y Limjoco has produced a set of [high-functioning jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection). Known as the 'Utility Jewelry' collection, the pieces have been known for their accommodation of clothespins, mirrors and now sunglasses. Perfect for the coming summer months, the dangling pendant features a gold-tinged loop hole upon which sunglasses, or virtually any type of eyewear, may be hung. The Utility Jewelry sunglass series is crafted of ceramic tile and scarab stone. With a mixture of off-white, blue and shimmering gilded tones, the Limjoco combination has made the practical model into a stylish summertime investment. Aside from the Utility Jewelry's evident aesthetic appeal, the design also touches upon a growing [customization niche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-society-x-new-era) that is focused on all things pragmatic. By making a fashionable series with more than one usage, Limjoco has broadened her customer appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Jewelry:** The 'Utility Jewelry' collection showcases the trend of jewelry that serves practical purposes beyond aesthetics. - **Customization Niche:** The design of the Utility Jewelry series taps into the trend of personalized and customizable products. - **Fashionable Accessories for Eyewear:** The sunglass-holding necklaces trend offers a stylish way to accessorize and conveniently hang eyewear. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry:** The 'Utility Jewelry' collection presents an opportunity for the jewelry industry to explore innovative designs that serve functional purposes. - **Fashion:** The sunglass-holding necklaces trend intersects with the fashion industry by offering a fashionable way to enhance eyewear accessories. - **Personalized Products:** The customization niche addressed by the Utility Jewelry series presents opportunities for the personalized products industry to create unique and practical accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Practical Stylish Foldable Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/editions-pliables.md) - [Glasses Holding Loops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-the-wing.md) - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md) - [Collaborative Summertime Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jins-x-snow-peak.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inaugural-eyewear-collection.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md)