The Story 🌸💀
Giving a Florida roadside tragedy a bold, joyful second life, this extra-long 32-inch statement necklace pairs a sun-cured wild coyote thoracic vertebra with playful, sunlit color. Ethically salvaged, hand-cleansed, and degreased in our North Port studio, the vertebra hangs vertically from its tall dorsal spinous process—anchored by a warm loop of metallic gold 6/0 glass seed beads.
Alongside the bone sits a charming hand-painted white ceramic dog bead suspended from a vibrant turquoise 6/0 glass bead bail, adding a whimsical nod to wild and domestic canines alike. The strand itself is crafted from organically irregular yellow 6/0 glass seed beads spaced with rich red 11/0 seed beads, giving the necklace an authentic, artisan-strung texture full of character.
The Composition
The Focal Specimen:Â Ethically salvaged, sun-bleached Florida Coyote thoracic vertebra.
Companion Charm:Â Hand-painted white ceramic dog charm suspended on a turquoise-colored 6/0 glass seed bead bail.
Beadwork:Â Organically irregular yellow size 6/0 glass seed beads interspersed with deep red size 11/0 glass seed beads.
Structural Details:Â Metallic gold size 6/0 glass seed beads forming the integrated focal bail through the vertebra's spinous process.
Hardware & Clasp:Â Silver-tone lobster claw clasp.
Branded Accent:Â Custom-engraved birchwood Bone Boutique logo charm, locally crafted in Englewood, Florida by Halligan Design Production.
Dimensions:Â 32 in (81.3 cm) total strand length; focal vertebra drop adds approx. 2.5 in (6.4 cm) for a 34.5 in total visual drop.
Wear & Style
At an extra-long 32-inch strand length (34.5 inches total visual drop including the coyote vertebra), this necklace slips effortlessly over your head with zero clasp fuss. The sculptural bone and ceramic dog duo rest low and relaxed near the waistline or solar plexus.
The cheerful contrast of sunshine yellow, deep red, and pops of turquoise brings bright bohemian energy to dark denim, black basics, or earthy fall layers.
The Investment
Curation Price:Â $35
The Legacy:Â Handcrafted, ethically prepped, and assembled in North Port, Florida by artist Michele Moore for Bone Boutique.
Origin:Â Local Southwest Florida roadside salvage.
