Bone being abundant and easy to work with, presents itself for jewelry making. Bone pendants are famous in New Zealand, where the Maoris consider it a good luck charm.

It's worn as a talisman, especially during fishing expeditions.

Rich depictions of Maori mythology are found in these pendants. They are worn with a black cord around the neck and are believed to thwart evil.

The Tiki, Hei matau and Koru pendants are among the more popular designs. Most Maori images have a variety of meanings, like fertility, goodwill, power, authority etc.

Most bone pendants from New Zealand depict sea-life. It is said that once you wear a piece of bone next to your skin, some of you passes into the pendant and the pendant becomes one with you.

Triple Twist - Crossover: This bone pendant has a triple twist which represents the bonding of friendship, two lives becoming one for all eternity.

The koru bone pendant is inspired by the uncurling fern fond which is commonly found in New Zealand.

It represents peace, tranquility, personal growth, positive change and awakening. It has been a traditional favorite. Celtic forms have also found a place in bone pendant designs today.

Variation in the color of the bone pendants is a unique feature. Apart from natural variations in bone color, further enhanscement is achieved by dying the bone pendant with tea or staining it with other such colorants.

Bone pendants are usually made from a flat section of bone with a small perforation placed at one end. The human finger bone is used for this purpose often.