(edited by Leohart.4610)
Questions regarding Ascended trinkets
What no one ever tells you is laurels are really the slowest way to get further in fractals.
Theoretically the best way to achieve progression through the fractals is to farm them for the back piece (via Fractal Relics). Through this your daily rewards will give you enough pristine fractals for two rings of your choice (You can also turn these into extra relics to help reach your back piece). After you’ve done your daily run or two if your high enough reward level you can finish off your daily for the laurel. Laurels are useful for the amulet at 30 a piece. (you can also get discounted ones if you have enough Badges of Honor from WvW Laurel Vendors.
If your with a guild you can access Accessories using Guild Commendations (12 a piece) which I think you can get 4 or 5 a week or something doing all guild missions.
With all these items you are set to at least reach Personal Reward Level 20+ which starts to potentially drop infused rings and other ascended goodies. From there on its just pot luck and RNG as to if you get any agony slot-able items like armour and weapons.
Thanks for the answer.