Some designs don’t need a loud playlist—they are the loud playlist. This piece is a masterclass in "The Art of the Pivot," featuring a single, formidable upper mandible from a Crevalle Jack. Suspended from a vibrant red stainless cable wire, it’s a striking balance of industrial grit and predatory grace. By pairing the stark, clean bone with a high-intensity red, we've created a piece that feels both modern and primal.
The Story of the Specimen
The Crevalle Jack is a relentless fighter, and this mandible is the proof. Harvested originally for food, we curated the remains over several years in the Moore Museum studio to ensure a museum-grade finish. By reclaiming what is typically discarded, we’ve turned a post-meal byproduct into a wearable tribute to one of the Gulf's most powerful hunters. It’s a clean, simple design that respects the specimen enough to let it speak for itself.
🎨 Design & Specifications
The Specimen: Genuine Crevalle Jack (Caranx hippos) upper mandible.
Measurements: The bone itself stands a bold 1 ¼" tall by 1 ½" wide.
The Cord: 17 ½" stainless steel cable wire in a vibrant, high-contrast red with screw clasp.
Hardware: Heavy-duty 9mm silver-toned jump ring for a secure, industrial-strength finish.
Style: Minimalist Statement Pendant.
🌿 Sustainable & Self-Aware
At the Bone Boutique, we believe in full-circle conservation. This Jack wasn't just caught; it was honored. By meticulously cleaning and stabilizing these remains over years of patience, we’ve ensured that the "scraps" of yesterday become the heirlooms of tomorrow. It’s ethical, it’s sustainable, and it’s pure coastal craftsmanship.
Product: Crevalle Jack Mandible Pendant. Specimen: Crevalle Jack (Caranx hippos). Cord: 17.5" Red Stainless Cable Wire. Hardware: 9mm Heavy-Duty Jump Ring. Style: Minimalist Statement Necklace. Context: Food-Harvest Recovery / Years-Long Curation / Sustainable Coastal Art. Brand: Bone Boutique.
