The Wishbone Keyring is a handcrafted sterling silver keyring 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 wishbone, chosen for its delicate forked shape and symbolic connection to luck, longing and remembrance. Through the moulding and casting process, the wishbone has been recreated in sterling silver, transforming the original specimen into a lasting object.
Designed as a keyring, this piece sits somewhere between functional object, talisman and small curiosity. It is made for those drawn to natural history, unusual keepsakes and meaningful handmade objects.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each keyring is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original bird wishbone was carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Wishbone: 4 cm long. Total length: 8 cm.
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more Keyrings.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Wishbone Keyring suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors, nature lovers and those who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, detail and meaning.
Q2: What does a wishbone symbolise?
A: A wishbone is often connected to luck, hope and longing. In this keyring, the form also sits within the Curios Collection’s interest in memory, natural history and memento mori symbolism.
Q3: Is the Wishbone Keyring suitable for everyday use?
A: The Wishbone Keyring is made in sterling silver and designed as a functional object, but it should still be treated with care. To protect the detailed wishbone form, avoid rough handling, heavy pressure or storing it where it may be scratched by harder objects.
The Wishbone Keyring is a handcrafted sterling silver keyring 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 wishbone, chosen for its delicate forked shape and symbolic connection to luck, longing and remembrance. Through the moulding and casting process, the wishbone has been recreated in sterling silver, transforming the original specimen into a lasting object.
Designed as a keyring, this piece sits somewhere between functional object, talisman and small curiosity. It is made for those drawn to natural history, unusual keepsakes and meaningful handmade objects.
Materials: Sterling silver
Process: Each keyring is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original bird wishbone was carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver. Slight differences in texture, shape and finish should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: Wishbone: 4 cm long. Total length: 8 cm.
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more Keyrings.
FAQ
Q1: Is the Wishbone Keyring suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded velvet pouch and is suited to collectors, nature lovers and those who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, detail and meaning.
Q2: What does a wishbone symbolise?
A: A wishbone is often connected to luck, hope and longing. In this keyring, the form also sits within the Curios Collection’s interest in memory, natural history and memento mori symbolism.
Q3: Is the Wishbone Keyring suitable for everyday use?
A: The Wishbone Keyring is made in sterling silver and designed as a functional object, but it should still be treated with care. To protect the detailed wishbone form, avoid rough handling, heavy pressure or storing it where it may be scratched by harder objects.
