Bone Fashion Jewelry

Introduction
Bones and horns have been used to create beautiful jewelry from the days of past times. In the beginning, they were tribal ornamentations. Being perfect signature compositions, the bone jewelry is sure to heighten the personal fashion of the wearer. Made artistically from bone, the fashion jewelry comprehends contemporary as well as traditional designs. Being a major hit among the college going youth, the fashion jewelry items made of bone are highly demandable.

Historical significance
Bone pendants are famous in New Zealand, where the Maoris consider it a good luck charm. They worn as a talisman, especially during fishing expeditions. They are worn with a black cord around the neck and are believed to cross evil. Rich depictions of Maori mythology are found in in bone pendants. Most bone pendants from New Zealand depict sea-life.

Specialized features of bone
Bone, being hard, durable and simple to work with, was a natural choice for jewelry making. The bone jewelry signifies strength and determination, it brings peace, prosperity and good health. It is a device for catching good luck and positive energy and provides a safe journey over water.

Styles
Bone and horn used for making fashion jewelry items can be dyed or burnt. They can further be carved, inlayed, perforated or painted by the skillful craftsmen in innumerable styles. The fashion body jewelry crafted using bone usually has white and yellow shades. However, they can also be painted to in various patterns resembling stripes, dots and waves etc. to make them look visually appealing.

Inlay is a decorative technique of inserting pieces of colored materials into depressions in a base object to form patterns or pictures. Inlays commonly use wood veneer, but other materials like shells and niello may also be used. Perforation refers to the puncturing of a material with a harder or usually sharp object to create a hole.

Products
A huge medley of artistic designs accentuate the beauty of these attractive pieces. Bone can be used to create stunning jewelry items that include:

Bone necklace : Bone necklaces are very popular as a casual type of junk jewelry. They are available in various designs as collar bone shape necklace, femur shape necklace. The necklace usually remains in its natural color and this make the bone necklace more wild and raw. To beautify these, they can be hand painted. In tribes, bone necklace are used as bravery awards. Wood, shell, ivory can also maximize beauty with variety. Bone earrings: Bone earring are available in various shapes and colors. They are hand painted on with enamel work and are usually hanging earrings. Non precious metal are used to attach different pieces of bone and beads. Bone beads are fixed on earrings with glass beads and semi precious stones. Beauty of the bone earrings lies in its dull colors and stout looks. All types of earring and tops can use bone beads due to its great ease of engraving and cutting. Bone pendants: Bone and ivory pendants are very popular in India and abroad. They are usually seen in the neck tied by black thread. This is believed to protect from evil forces. Shell, wooden beads, horn pieces, sterling silver go well in strings/chains. Engrave work and hand painting in bone pendants have make the market hot and roaring. Bone rings: Finger rings made up of bones are also very popular though they are not comfortable as compared to metal and plastic. However engraved bones can be used as fixture in metallic base. In tribal communities bone rings are much popular as of their metallic counter part. Since the bones are more easy to engrave, there are endless designer possibilities. If needed names or figures can be written on these. Bone bracelet: Bone bracelet is a popular casual wear for young boys and girls. Its grace and durability make it a premium choice to wear. These bracelets can be made as stretchable or studded on leather strap or they can be fixed on metallic bracelets. Hand painting can make these bracelets more attractive and trendy.