Bone Fashion Jewelry
Introduction
Bone jewelry or bone body jewelry has become very popular in the body
fashion jewelry market. Bones and horns have been used to create
beautiful jewelry from the
days ancient times. In the beginning, they were tribal ornamentations.
Being perfect signature compositions, the bone fashion 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 bones are highly demandable.
Historical
significance
Bone pendants are famous in New Zealand, where the Maoris consider it a
good luck charm. They are 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.
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- 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.
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