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# Locale-Loving Charms
The Vintage Map Necklace is a Great Hometown Reminder

By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-24 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-map-necklace
References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/crystalbouquet?page=3) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/crystalbouquet)

Whether you want to remember your beloved hometown, a great vacation, or a dream destination, the awesome Vintage Map Necklace has a lot of different options on locale. Sold through [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsys-christmas-ad) by CrystalBouquet, these adorably awesome pendants are a great way to keep your favorite destination close to your heart (literally).

The international locales feature the maps of the glorious beaches of Sanibel Island, Florida, the historically beautiful area of Salem, Massachusetts, and the breathtaking mountains of Vancouver. Aside from being really neat to read as a map, these necklaces also lend your look a [sweet vintage vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry). [Personalized jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/name-drop-cuff) is always a great touch and these can easily be layered with other cool jewels or worn on their own for a standout effect.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 54% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Personalized Jewelry:** The popularity of personalized jewelry creates opportunity for more unique and customizable accessories such as Vintage Map Necklaces.
- **Vintage-inspired Accessories:** Vintage Map Necklaces reflects a growing trend for vintage-inspired fashion accessories.
- **Geographic-themed Products:** Vintage Map Necklaces exemplifies the growing trend in products displaying geographic themes or information.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Jewelry:** The jewelry industry can expand their market by creating more personalized and customizable accessories, including geographic-themed products.
- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the growing popularity of vintage-inspired accessories and geographic-themed products like Vintage Map Necklaces.
- **Tourism:** The tourism industry can offer more souvenirs and products that have geographic information to tap into growing trends like Vintage Map Necklaces.

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