The Bone & Pearl Necklace is a handcrafted sterling silver necklace made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. It belongs to the Curios Collection, where natural history, memento mori symbolism and careful craftsmanship meet.
The design began with a real bird femur, chosen for its slender shape and delicate natural structure. Through the moulding and casting process, the bone form has been recreated in sterling silver, transforming the original specimen into a lasting wearable object.
Freshwater pearls add soft organic lustre to the silver bone form, creating a gentle contrast between delicacy and structure. The result is refined, intimate and connected to my ongoing interest in natural history, ethical specimen work, memory and preservation.
Materials: Sterling silver and freshwater pearls
Process: Each necklace is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original bird femur was carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver. Slight differences in texture, finish and pearl character should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Necklace length: 40 cm, with 3 cm extension chain.
Bone form: 3.5 cm.
Custom chain lengths may be available on request.
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more necklaces.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Bone & Pearl Necklace made from real bone?
A: The finished necklace is made from sterling silver, not bone. The design began with a real bird femur, which was carefully moulded so its slender form and natural surface detail could be preserved before being cast in sterling silver.
Q2: Will the freshwater pearls look exactly the same as the photo?
A: Freshwater pearls are natural materials, so each pearl may vary slightly in shape, surface and lustre. These subtle differences are part of the character of handmade jewellery made with natural materials.
Q3: Can I request a different chain length?
A: Yes. The necklace comes on a 40 cm sterling silver chain with a 3 cm extension chain, but you may contact me before ordering if you would like to request a specific length.
The Bone & Pearl Necklace is a handcrafted sterling silver necklace made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. It belongs to the Curios Collection, where natural history, memento mori symbolism and careful craftsmanship meet.
The design began with a real bird femur, chosen for its slender shape and delicate natural structure. Through the moulding and casting process, the bone form has been recreated in sterling silver, transforming the original specimen into a lasting wearable object.
Freshwater pearls add soft organic lustre to the silver bone form, creating a gentle contrast between delicacy and structure. The result is refined, intimate and connected to my ongoing interest in natural history, ethical specimen work, memory and preservation.
Materials: Sterling silver and freshwater pearls
Process: Each necklace is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original bird femur was carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver. Slight differences in texture, finish and pearl character should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Necklace length: 40 cm, with 3 cm extension chain.
Bone form: 3.5 cm.
Custom chain lengths may be available on request.
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more necklaces.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Bone & Pearl Necklace made from real bone?
A: The finished necklace is made from sterling silver, not bone. The design began with a real bird femur, which was carefully moulded so its slender form and natural surface detail could be preserved before being cast in sterling silver.
Q2: Will the freshwater pearls look exactly the same as the photo?
A: Freshwater pearls are natural materials, so each pearl may vary slightly in shape, surface and lustre. These subtle differences are part of the character of handmade jewellery made with natural materials.
Q3: Can I request a different chain length?
A: Yes. The necklace comes on a 40 cm sterling silver chain with a 3 cm extension chain, but you may contact me before ordering if you would like to request a specific length.
