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Coraline D Absolutely obsessed with this design.
This is the most theatrical piece in the collection — a bracelet that tells a story with every component. A double-wrap chain of real snake vertebrae circles the wrist twice, anchored at the top by two crystal-eyed silver skull beads. At the center hangs the showstopper: a large antique silver Sanskrit prayer cylinder (Mani wheel), its surface engraved with Tibetan mantras, gripped on both sides by skeletal arms — and below it, a full articulated skeleton figure dangles freely, its skull, ribcage, and limbs rendered in precise silver detail.
Flanking the centerpiece are deep blue cat's eye stone rounds, smoky black quartz rounds, and gold-flecked stone rounds — a rich palette of dark, luminous materials. Antique bronze Sanskrit barrel beads and silver Fu character square beads add layers of spiritual text and symbolism throughout the chain. The black braided cord closes with two silver fish and lotus charm dangles.
The skeleton holding the prayer wheel is not decoration — it is philosophy. In Tibetan Buddhist iconography, the skeleton (Citipati) represents the eternal cycle of death and rebirth, while the Mani wheel carries the mantra of compassion. Together they say: even in death, the prayer continues. Wear this bracelet if you want people to stop and ask questions.
Handcrafted from real snake bones. Natural variation in bone color and shape is inherent to the material. Each piece is unique.