The Foxtail Bone Link 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 is formed from fox tail vertebrae shapes, linked together to create a delicate chain of bone-like silver forms. Cast in sterling silver, the vertebrae become a lasting wearable object with a refined, slightly gothic presence.
Simple and sculptural, this necklace focuses on the rhythm of the linked bone forms rather than added pearls or gemstones. The result is intimate, unusual and connected to my ongoing interest in natural history, ethical specimen work, memory and preservation.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each necklace is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original fox tail vertebrae forms were carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver, then linked together and finished by hand. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Necklace length: 44 cm. Each bone form: 1.5 cm.
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more necklaces.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Foxtail Bone Link Necklace made from real bone?
A: The finished necklace is made from sterling silver, not bone. The design began with real fox tail vertebrae forms, which were carefully moulded so their small structure and surface detail could be preserved before being cast in sterling silver.
Q2: 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 created with respect for the original specimen.
Q3: Is the Foxtail Bone Link Necklace suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, natural detail and quiet gothic symbolism.
The Foxtail Bone Link 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 is formed from fox tail vertebrae shapes, linked together to create a delicate chain of bone-like silver forms. Cast in sterling silver, the vertebrae become a lasting wearable object with a refined, slightly gothic presence.
Simple and sculptural, this necklace focuses on the rhythm of the linked bone forms rather than added pearls or gemstones. The result is intimate, unusual and connected to my ongoing interest in natural history, ethical specimen work, memory and preservation.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each necklace is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original fox tail vertebrae forms were carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver, then linked together and finished by hand. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Necklace length: 44 cm. Each bone form: 1.5 cm.
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more necklaces.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Foxtail Bone Link Necklace made from real bone?
A: The finished necklace is made from sterling silver, not bone. The design began with real fox tail vertebrae forms, which were carefully moulded so their small structure and surface detail could be preserved before being cast in sterling silver.
Q2: 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 created with respect for the original specimen.
Q3: Is the Foxtail Bone Link Necklace suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, natural detail and quiet gothic symbolism.
