The Cross Bone & Drop Stud Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Curios Collection, where natural history, memento mori symbolism and careful craftsmanship meet.
The design draws from fox tail vertebrae forms, arranged into a small cross-like structure that carries a quiet sense of symbolism, memory and natural history. Cast in sterling silver, the bone form becomes a wearable object of remembrance: sculptural, intimate and gently unusual.
These earrings are available with your choice of freshwater pearl, amethyst or obsidian drop. Freshwater pearls bring a soft organic lustre, amethyst adds a muted violet tone, and obsidian offers a darker, more gothic contrast to the silver bone form.
Materials: Sterling silver, with your choice of freshwater pearl, amethyst or obsidian drop.
Process: Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original fox tail vertebrae form was carefully moulded so its natural structure and surface detail could be preserved, then cast in sterling silver to create a lasting metal version of the specimen. Natural variation is part of the handmade process, so slight differences in texture, shape, pearl or gemstone character should be expected.
Dimensions:
2.7 cm length.
Bone form: 1.5 cm.
Pearl or gemstone drop: approximately 0.8 cm.
Explore more:
View the Curios Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: Are the animal specimens ethically sourced?
A: Yes. Animal specimens used in Olivia Dryden Jewellery are sourced from animals that have passed from unpreventable causes, and each piece is made with respect for the original specimen.
Q2: How do I clean the Cross Bone & Drop Stud Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth.
Q3: How do I clean the Cross Bone & Drop Stud Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because these earrings include a freshwater pearl or onyx drop, do not place the drop in silver dip. A silver dip may be used occasionally on the sterling silver skull only, following the product instructions carefully before rinsing and drying completely.
The Cross Bone & Drop Stud Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Curios Collection, where natural history, memento mori symbolism and careful craftsmanship meet.
The design draws from fox tail vertebrae forms, arranged into a small cross-like structure that carries a quiet sense of symbolism, memory and natural history. Cast in sterling silver, the bone form becomes a wearable object of remembrance: sculptural, intimate and gently unusual.
These earrings are available with your choice of freshwater pearl, amethyst or obsidian drop. Freshwater pearls bring a soft organic lustre, amethyst adds a muted violet tone, and obsidian offers a darker, more gothic contrast to the silver bone form.
Materials: Sterling silver, with your choice of freshwater pearl, amethyst or obsidian drop.
Process: Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original fox tail vertebrae form was carefully moulded so its natural structure and surface detail could be preserved, then cast in sterling silver to create a lasting metal version of the specimen. Natural variation is part of the handmade process, so slight differences in texture, shape, pearl or gemstone character should be expected.
Dimensions:
2.7 cm length.
Bone form: 1.5 cm.
Pearl or gemstone drop: approximately 0.8 cm.
Explore more:
View the Curios Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: Are the animal specimens ethically sourced?
A: Yes. Animal specimens used in Olivia Dryden Jewellery are sourced from animals that have passed from unpreventable causes, and each piece is made with respect for the original specimen.
Q2: How do I clean the Cross Bone & Drop Stud Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth.
Q3: How do I clean the Cross Bone & Drop Stud Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because these earrings include a freshwater pearl or onyx drop, do not place the drop in silver dip. A silver dip may be used occasionally on the sterling silver skull only, following the product instructions carefully before rinsing and drying completely.
