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Sterling Silver Mule Deer Skull Bolo Tie with Sonoran Gold Turquoise

Sterling Silver Mule Deer Skull Bolo Tie with Sonoran Gold Turquoise

Regular price $600.00 USD
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Color: Bronze

Hand-sawn, layered, and full of desert spirit, these bolo ties are inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s iconic work. 

Each piece features a sterling silver mule deer skull (2" tall x 1 ¾" wide), crafted in two layers of silver for depth and dimension. The skull is meticulously sawed by hand, with hand-carved lines of decay etched into the surface. Behind the antlers, the back plate is hand-stamped with tiny stars and patina’d dark, evoking the desert night sky.

At the top of the skull sits a Sonoran Gold turquoise cabochon; each stone unique, with swirling green and golden tones reminiscent of the desert floor after rain.

✨ Available in two variations:

  1. Bolero Style: Green-leaning Sonoran turquoise on a light brown leather cord (48"). Wrap it twice around the neck as a choker + lariat style, or wear long.

  2. Classic Style: Slightly darker Sonoran turquoise on a dark brown bolo cord (38"). Sleek, masculine, and timeless.

Both cords are finished with handmade sterling silver end caps.

  • Pendant size: 2" tall x 1 ¾" wide

  • Stone: Sonoran Gold turquoise

  • Metal: Sterling silver, layered + hand-stamped

  • Cord: Light brown 48" (wrap bolero) OR dark brown 38" (traditional bolo)

Symbolism: The mule deer skull has long represented endurance and beauty in the desert — O’Keeffe’s own muse. Paired with Sonoran Gold turquoise, it becomes a talisman of transformation, grounding, and the wild resilience of the Southwest.

Jewelry Care

To keep your Mend Metalworks jewelry looking its best:

  • gently polish it with a soft, non-abrasive polishing cloth.
  • Avoid harsh chemicals.
  • Store your jewelry in a cool, dry place.
  • We recommend removing your jewelry before showering, swimming, exercising, or any rowdy adventuring!

Return Policy

We want you to love your Mend Metalworks jewelry! Unworn, undamaged items can be returned for a full refund, but please do the following:

  • Contact me within three days of delivery with your request and reason,
  • Ship back within 7 days of delivery in original conditions and packaging,
  • Shipping costs will be incurred for both directions,
  • Custom pieces are the exception and cannot be returned. We will work with you to ensure your piece is exactly what you want before it ships!
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