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Necklaces Bone
297 items
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Totem Feathers, Men's Unique Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Angel Wing, Hand Carved Angel Wing Men's Necklace on Black Leather
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Glorious Medallion, Wood Beaded Medallion Necklace in Red from India
Length: 21.25"
Sabir
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Hook Me Up, Handcrafted Cow Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Hypnotic Borneo, Hand Carved Wood and Bone Macrame Necklace
Length: 14.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Bali Turtle, Sawo Wood and Bone Turtle Necklace from Bali
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Ivory Torsade, Handcrafted Beaded Torsade Necklace in Ivory and Black
Rahul Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Whale Tail, Handcrafted Cow Bone Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Andi Rachmansyah
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Everlasting Magic, Hand-Carved Long Beaded Necklace in Ivory and Black Hues
Rahul Jain
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Intrepid Summer, Handcrafted Orange and Green Cotton Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Dark Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Black Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Twin Dolphins, Carved Cow Bone Dolphin Themed Pendant Necklace
Length: 16.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
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Happy Turtle, Hand Crafted Turtle Pendant on Leather Cord Necklace
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Love Like Midnight, Amethyst Cultured Pearl Silver Black Bone Heart Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Made Wardika
$71.99 Wholesale$79.99$71.99 -
Brave Eagle, Men's Sterling Silver and Amethyst Bird Necklace
Length: 1.6" x 0.3" W
Buana
$57.99 Wholesale$57.99 -
Blessed Buddha, Amethyst Cultured Pearl and Bone Buddha Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
$89.99 Wholesale$99.99$89.99 -
Dreamy Moon, Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace with Carved Moon Pendant
Made Wardika
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Bali Octopus, Octopus Pendant Necklace Hand Carved of Cow Bone
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$25.99 Wholesale$25.99 -
Flowering Moon, Blue Topaz Pendant Necklace with Crescent Moon Motif
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
$107.99 Wholesale$107.99 -
Buddha Head III, Artisan Crafted Bone Pendant Necklace of Buddha Head
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Sky Guardian, Sterling Silver and Bone Dragon Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 20.5"
Komang Suastra
$227.99 Wholesale$227.99 -
Buddha's Earrings, Multi-Gemstone Sterling Silver Buddha Necklace from Bali
Length: 19.75"
Made Wardika
$62.99 Wholesale$69.99$62.99 -
Eagle Horns, Adjustable Eagle-Themed Hand-Carved Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Fortunate Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Green Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Natural Loops, Bohemian Handcrafted Ivory Cotton Station Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Mighty Sun, Leather Slavic Pendant Necklace with Adjustable Length
Made Wardika
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Stable Freedom, Hand-Painted Brown Feather Pendant Necklace from Bali
Ayu Ary
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Eagle Trio, Handcrafted Eagle-Themed Bone Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 15.75"
Made Wardika
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Bohemian Orange, Handmade Painted Orange Station Strand Necklace from India
Rahul Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Courage Tiger, Tiger-Themed Adjustable Pendant Necklace with Labradorite
Ayu Ary
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Layonsari, Carved Pendant Necklace with Garnet from Bali
Length: 19.5"
Komang Suastra
$259.99 Wholesale$259.99 -
Wheel Delight, Mixed Media Pendant Necklace Handmade in India
Length: 17.25"
Sabir
$17.99 Wholesale$17.99 -
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Neat Feathers, Feather Bone Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Ayu Ary
$47.99 Wholesale$47.99 -
Moon Ancestor, Peridot and Garnet Moon Pendant Necklace from Bali
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
$84.99 Wholesale$84.99 -
Shadow Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Dark Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Ferocious Bull, Men's Handcrafted Bone Pendant Necklace with Leather Cord
Made Wardika
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Peaceful Evening, Moon Pendant Necklace with Amethyst and Garnet
Length: 19.75"
Made Wardika
$97.99 Wholesale$97.99 -
Warrior of the Sea, Hand-Carved Seahorse-Themed Cotton Cord Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Courage Horse, Horse-Themed Adjustable Pendant Necklace with Labradorite
Ayu Ary
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Nocturnal Aura, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Moon Necklace with 1-Carat Gems
Made Wardika
$107.99 Wholesale$107.99 -
Merry Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Orange Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Owl's Night, Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Garnet Owl Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
$87.99 Wholesale$87.99 -
Guardian Owl, Owl Bone Pendant Necklace with Leather Cord from Bali
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$29.99 Wholesale$29.99 -
Sacred Tree, Leather Cord Necklace with Bone Tree of Life Pendant
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
Magic Night, Owl and Moon Bone Pendant Necklace Handmade in Bali
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Starlight Dimension, Fair Trade Pendant Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Komang Agus Saputra
$27.99 Wholesale$27.99 -
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Fuchsia Flower, Fuchsia Floral Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 19"
Sabir
$14.99 Wholesale$14.99 -
Buddha Head II, Buddha Head Necklace in Carved Cow Bone and Leather
Length: 13.5"
Made Wardika
$34.99 Wholesale$34.99 -
Night Wolf, Men's Bone Leather & Sterling Silver Wolf Pendant Necklace
Made Wardika
$64.99 Wholesale$64.99 -
Amaria, Handcrafted Bone and Recycled Bead Necklace
Length: 21.75"
Ila Suleyman
$54.99 Wholesale$54.99 -
Enchanted Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Purple Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
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Azure Loops, Artisan-Made Cotton Station Strand Necklace in Azure Blue
Rahul Jain
$23.99 Wholesale$23.99 -
Princess Aura, Garnet and Bone Silver Pendant Necklace
Length: 21.75"
Komang Suastra
$241.19 Wholesale$267.99$241.19 -
Sunset Moon, Garnet and Sterling Silver Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
$67.99 Wholesale$67.99 -
Sougri Black, Horn and Bone Pendants on Black Leather Necklace
Length: 19.25"
Ila Suleyman
$94.99 Wholesale$94.99 -
Thorny Devil, Hand Carved Indonesian Black Lizard Cow Bone Necklace
Length: 12.5"
Made Wardika
$39.99 Wholesale$39.99 -
Lily of Peace, Polished Lily-Themed Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Arta Pradana
$127.99 Wholesale$127.99 -
Kitty's Night, Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Garnet Cat Pendant Necklace
Length: 20"
Made Wardika
$99.99 Wholesale$99.99
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Your answers straight from the village experts
Handmade necklaces are incomparable works of wearable art. Each one is unique in shape, color, size and design. Artisans from across the globe offer their own distinctive style of craftsmanship. In India, the vibrant colored gemstones have become a signature fashion statement. Balinese jewelry is characterized by ornate sterling tendrils set with tiny silver spheres. In Brazil, womens necklaces are often sleek and contemporary, with gemstones chosen for their particular energies. Many jewelry designs from Bali and Central America feature hand-knotted macram, such as that used in Guatemalas popular friendship bracelets. Handmade finishes may show variations in metal patterns. No two natural gemstones share the same characteristics. Each necklace holds its own individualistic sense of beauty, making it evident that it was crafted by hand. Some even bear the artisans signature.
Sustainable necklaces are designed with reusable materials, and each culture makes use of the objects and materials most readily at hand. For example, many Andean, Central American and Thai artists use repurposed wood. West African artisans use recycled paper, and beads of recycled glass or plastic. In Thailand, Mexico and Bali, coconut shells are often used. Indian artists sometimes repurpose silk from saris. And Brazilian artists collect discarded zippers and soda pop-tops to crochet into stunning, eco-friendly designs.
Many artisans the world over work in lost wax. They sculpt the image they want in wax, encase it in a mold, and pour molten silver or gold into it. The wax melts and flows out, leaving only the precious metal. However some artisans in Peru specialize in handmade silver and gold filigree, and some Balinese necklaces feature chains that are handwoven from slender metal strands. Karen hill tribe artisans in Thailand often use manual tools to stamp decorative motifs on fine silver. Other techniques include macram, beaded or gemstone strands, hammered metals, and carved wood or bone.
Precious metals and natural gemstones are the most popular materials for women's necklaces. Silver, gold and brass all provide durability as well as beauty. Artisans also utilize local materials that can include coconut shells, bamboo, bright African print fabrics, ceramic beads, natural amber, carved bone and bull horn. Both Peru and Mexico have rich silver mines and silver is used for traditional jewelry as well as contemporary designs.
Women's necklaces are versatile and come in many styles and lengths. They can be layered or worn alone as a statement piece. Many designs go with everything from jeans to office wear or an evening out on the town. The best thing about jewelry is that its a customizable form of expression that provides a sense of luxury and individuality.
When assessing the workmanship of a necklace, its helpful to pay attention to certain characteristics. For example, quality necklaces are balanced designs that rest comfortably around the neck. Clasps are secure and work well, and gemstones and beads are properly set. The precious metals should be nicely finished, and beads should not be too tightly strung. Well-made necklaces reflect excellent craftsmanship and attractive materials.
Each culture celebrates its rich jewelry-making history through specific symbols and styles. For example, traditional West African beads, which adorn many necklaces from the region, each have a story and a specific occasion when they are worn. Others may feature the Ghanian adinkra symbols, which convey popular wisdom. In ancient Andean civilizations, the leaders apparel and jewelry showed their rank and also incorporated religious symbols. Similarly, necklaces from Bali often depict deities from the Hindu pantheon. In India, a womans jewelry is linked to her status in society and may depict Hindu gods as well as mantra symbols such as the omkara, the root of all sounds and the emblem of the Most High. Angel necklaces and harmony ball necklaces are often worn by pregnant women in Bali and in Mexico. The pendant makes a delicate bell sound, thought to soothe the mother and the baby she is carrying. Some believe it summons a guardian angel, thus making it a symbol of loving protection.
Featured Reviews
Wow!
The feathers are quite large and they are carved with great detail, you can see the care that went into these.
Love this heriloom quality design
I love this necklace and the beautiful legend behind the it. It's truly one I treat as an heirloom. It's also very grand to wear! This artist is exceptional, love all his designs, but this one is my favorite treasure!
Kathleen
Feb 25, 2017
Beautiful, skilled workmanship!
A realistic carved Thorny Devil lizard todem in beautiful black. It is carved on both sides, including bely scales .
Featured Artist
Made Wardika Carved bone and leather jewelry
"My designs are inspired by the rich cultures and art of Bali traditions."
Latest Update“I joined Novica in 2015. Thanks to Novica, I have been able to provide financial comfort to my family. I can make ends meet for them and... read more
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