The Small Rat Spine Hoop with Drop 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 began with a real rat spine, chosen for its tiny vertebral structure and delicate repeating form. Through the moulding and casting process, the spine has been recreated in sterling silver and formed into small hoops that sit close to the ear.
These earrings are available with your choice of freshwater pearl or onyx drop. Freshwater pearl adds soft organic lustre to the sculptural spine form, while onyx brings a darker, more gothic contrast.
Materials: Sterling silver, with your choice of freshwater pearl or onyx drop.
Process: Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original rat spine was carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver. Slight differences in texture, finish and pearl or gemstone character should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Hoop: 1.5 cm. Spine form: 0.3 mm width. Gemstone 0.6cm
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: Are the Small Rat Spine Hoop with Drop Earrings made from a real rat spine?
A: The finished earrings are made from sterling silver, not bone. The design began with a real rat spine, which was carefully moulded so its tiny vertebral structure and natural detail could be preserved before being cast in sterling silver.
Q2: Are the Small Rat Spine Hoop with Drop Earrings 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, detail and meaning.
Q3: 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.
The Small Rat Spine Hoop with Drop 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 began with a real rat spine, chosen for its tiny vertebral structure and delicate repeating form. Through the moulding and casting process, the spine has been recreated in sterling silver and formed into small hoops that sit close to the ear.
These earrings are available with your choice of freshwater pearl or onyx drop. Freshwater pearl adds soft organic lustre to the sculptural spine form, while onyx brings a darker, more gothic contrast.
Materials: Sterling silver, with your choice of freshwater pearl or onyx drop.
Process: Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original rat spine was carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver. Slight differences in texture, finish and pearl or gemstone character should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Hoop: 1.5 cm. Spine form: 0.3 mm width. Gemstone 0.6cm
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: Are the Small Rat Spine Hoop with Drop Earrings made from a real rat spine?
A: The finished earrings are made from sterling silver, not bone. The design began with a real rat spine, which was carefully moulded so its tiny vertebral structure and natural detail could be preserved before being cast in sterling silver.
Q2: Are the Small Rat Spine Hoop with Drop Earrings 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, detail and meaning.
Q3: 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.
