Genuine Louisiana Alligator Paw Necklace – Premium Beaded Bayou Oddity Jewelry
A carefully chosen piece from the cupboard.
Ships with care from Pittsburgh ✨
Each item inside Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard is selected with intention—never ordinary, never without a story.
Some are handcrafted. Some are discovered. All are chosen to bring a little intrigue, beauty, or curiosity into your world.
Straight From the Bayou — With a Little Extra Style
A genuine alligator paw was already unusual enough. Then Louisiana decided it needed jewelry.
Handcrafted in Cut Off, Louisiana, this striking necklace features a genuine preserved alligator paw suspended from a durable black cord and accented with natural wood and silver-tone beads. The additional detailing gives this piece a more finished, elevated look while keeping all the wonderfully strange character of the original natural specimen.
It's part statement necklace, part natural-history curiosity and entirely at home among lovers of oddities, Southern Gothic style, Bayou culture and unconventional jewelry.
Genuine Alligator Paw
The centerpiece of each necklace is a real preserved Louisiana alligator paw, complete with its natural scales, texture and claws.
Because these are genuine natural specimens, each necklace will vary slightly in:
- Paw size and shape
- Scale pattern and texture
- Claw size and appearance
- Natural coloration and markings
No two will be exactly alike—and that's precisely the point.
Premium Beaded Design
This upgraded design pairs the genuine alligator paw with a black cord, natural wood accents and silver-tone beads, creating a more detailed statement piece than the maker's classic cord-style paw necklace.
Handcrafted in Louisiana
Each necklace is handcrafted by Pitres Handcrafted in Cut Off, Louisiana, using professionally preserved alligator material and individually assembled jewelry components.
Learn More About Louisiana Alligator Management
Curious about how Louisiana manages and protects its alligator population? The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries provides an excellent overview of the state's alligator management program, including conservation, regulated harvests, farming, and the systems used to maintain a sustainable wild population.
Learn more directly from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries:
Alligator Management | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Responsibly Sourced by Mrs. Bones
Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard does not hunt, trap, harvest, or personally collect the animal specimens sold in our shop. Our specimens are legally purchased from independent makers, suppliers, collectors, and other commercial sources. When sourcing and preparation information is available to us, you'll find it in the individual product listing.
Perfect for gifting, collecting, or keeping something a little unexpected for yourself.
Availability:
Some pieces are one-of-a-kind or limited in quantity. Once they’re gone, they may not return.
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