The Story 🌸💀
Transforming a Florida roadside tragedy into sculptural wearable conservation, this extra-long 36-inch necklace showcases a striking, sun-cured white-tailed deer thoracic vertebra. Ethically salvaged, hand-cleansed, and degreased in our North Port studio, the vertebra hangs vertically from its tall dorsal spinous process—anchored by a bold loop of bright red glass seed beads acting as a seamless bail.
Strung along a shimmering strand of translucent teal 6/0 Czech glass seed beads interspersed with delicate pink 11/0 Czech seed bead spacers, this piece pairs vibrant color harmony with authentic natural history.
The Composition
The Focal Specimen:Â Ethically salvaged, sun-bleached Florida Deer thoracic vertebra.
Beadwork:Â Translucent teal size 6/0 Czech glass seed beads spaced with pink size 11/0 Czech glass seed beads.
Structural Details:Â Vibrant red glass seed beads threaded directly through the dorsal spinous process as an integrated focal bail.
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 36 in (91.4 cm) total strand length; focal vertebra drop adds approx. 2.5 in (6.4 cm) for a 38.5 in total visual drop.
Wear & Style
At an ultra-long 36-inch strand length (38.5 inches total visual drop including the vertebra), this necklace slips effortlessly right over the head with zero clasp fuss. The sculptural deer vertebra rests low and dramatic near the waistline, swaying lightly as you move.
The jewel-toned teal and subtle pink Czech glass beads catch ambient light beautifully, making it an easy, eye-catching layer over solid black tees, long bohemian cardigans, or flowing linen dresses.
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.
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