# Forest-Friendly Adornments WoodWear Jewelry by Andrea Gabhart is Both Green & Glamorous By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodwear-jewelry References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/05/turning_waste_into_green_jewelry_woodwear_by_andrea.php) & [woodwearbyandrea](http://www.woodwearbyandrea.com/main.sc) Andrea Gabhart's WoodWear jewelry is revolutionizing the way we live sustainable lifestyles. Using the leftover wood chips and scraps from her father's custom laser wood cutout business, the [eco-friendly young woman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist) has created a [stunning line of jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry) -- mostly earrings -- that are simple yet stylish. The WoodWear jewelry line carries a wide variety of styles, shapes and colors of earrings. Their lightweight and natural material makes for an easy-wearing earring that can be worn all day without irritating your ears. From simple hoops to beautifully-patterned teardrop earrings to cute animal cut-outs, these [one-of-a-kind earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) make it easy to maintain an updated and eco-friendly look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Jewelry:** Opportunity for jewelry manufacturers to create eco-friendly accessories using sustainable materials. - **Upcycling:** Potential for businesses to repurpose waste materials into fashionable and unique products. - **Minimalist Fashion:** A chance for fashion industry players to capitalize on the trend of simple yet stylish accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Jewelry Manufacturing:** Incorporating sustainable materials into jewelry production can lead to innovative and environmentally-friendly designs. - **Waste Management:** Exploring ways to repurpose waste materials can create opportunities for businesses in the recycling and upcycling sectors. - **Fashion & Accessories:** Meeting the demand for minimalist fashion by offering eco-friendly accessories can drive innovation in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Charming Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erin-tracy.md) - [Inclusive Elementally Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/every-wave.md) - [Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadbyrd-trademark-ecowear.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md)