{"title":"Southwestern Bolo Ties","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFourteen Slides in the Desert's Design Language\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection gathers the pieces built on Southwestern motifs: eagles at rest and in flight, a sun calendar, carved flowers, wolf heads, and insects cast in antiqued metal. It differs from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turquoise-bolo-tie\"\u003eturquoise-tone collection\u003c\/a\u003e in what defines membership: that page collects a stone color across any motif, while this one collects a design language — several pieces here, like the cicada and the moth, carry no stone at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing said plainly: these are Southwestern-inspired pieces in zinc alloy, not Native American made, and not affiliated with or endorsed by any tribe. If you want the living tradition, buy from a named silversmith or a gallery that identifies its artists — our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/vintage-style\/authenticate-vintage-bolo-tie\"\u003eguide to vetting vintage bolo ties\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to read hallmarks and artist marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePicking between the fourteen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit the collection in two. Stone-anchored slides — the eagle emblem, the carved flower, the heart-set pieces — anchor plain shirts and photograph well; they are the pick for a western wedding guest or a first Southwestern piece. All-metal castings — cicada, moth, spread-wing eagle — trade color for relief detail and suit wearers who already own turquoise-tone and want variety. Colorways matter too: the eagle totem comes in blue or brown, and the choice is a wardrobe question — blue lifts white shirts and denim, brown settles into khaki, olive and leather. If raptors are the draw, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eagle-bolo-tie\"\u003eeagle collection\u003c\/a\u003e holds every one we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials, without the mythology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slides are zinc alloy under an antiqued silver-tone or bronze-tone finish — the darkened recesses are applied in production, not earned by age. The blue stones are turquoise-tone resin or reconstituted composite, not mined mineral; our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/a-connoisseurs-guide-to-turquoise-amp-other-stones\"\u003estone guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how imitations differ from mined turquoise. Cords range from 34 to 42 inches in leather or PU, stated per product. Prices sit between $24.99 and $34.99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSouthwestern collection FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs any of the turquoise in this collection real?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every blue stone here is turquoise-tone resin or composite. At this price that is the only honest answer, and we would rather you read it here than find out on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat separates this collection from the turquoise-tone one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotif versus stone. If the design speaks desert — eagles, suns, carved flowers — it lives here whatever its stone; if a piece is defined by its blue stone, it lives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turquoise-bolo-tie\"\u003eturquoise-tone\u003c\/a\u003e. A handful qualify for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear one of these to a western-themed wedding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — favor the stone-anchored slides over the figural wolves, and check the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bolo-tie-for-wedding\"\u003ewedding collection\u003c\/a\u003e for pieces chosen specifically for guests and groomsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-turquoise-bolo-tie","title":"Carved Turquoise-Tone Flower Bolo Tie — Antique Finish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Carved Flower Slide With an Antique Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bolo tie centers on a flower motif carved in relief into a turquoise-tone slide, set in antique-finish metal on a 39-inch (99 cm) braided cord. The carving gives the slide real texture — most bolos in this range use a flat cast face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe antique treatment darkens the recesses of the metalwork while the raised edges stay brighter, so the piece reads older and more worn-in than a mirror-polished slide would. If you want the Southwestern color palette without high shine, this is the quieter route.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarvanta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy, antique finish (tone not specified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurquoise-tone imitation, carved flower relief; exact material not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraided, 39 in (99 cm); supplier lists leather — unverified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe muted stone and darkened metal sit best with fabrics that have some texture of their own: chambray, denim, corduroy, a rust or cream flannel. Worn snug at the collar it can carry an outdoor wedding; loosened two or three inches it drops into weekend territory. It shares a palette with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turquoise-bolo-tie\"\u003eturquoise-tone bolo ties\u003c\/a\u003e, and if you want to understand what separates one blue stone from another, our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/a-connoisseurs-guide-to-turquoise-amp-other-stones\"\u003estone guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flower is not cut from mined turquoise. It is a turquoise-tone imitation material — the supplier does not state whether resin or composite, so we list it as unspecified — on a zinc-alloy base. The antique finish is applied at the factory and will wear at the high points if you scrub or knock it. The cord is supplier-listed as leather, which we have not verified. Skip this piece if you want a collector stone; buy it if you want the look of one at an entry price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the flower carved from a real stone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The relief is formed in turquoise-tone imitation material. You are getting the color and the texture of carved turquoise, not the mineral itself — and we would rather say so plainly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does an antique finish mean on a new product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt means the metal is darkened on purpose during production to imitate age. The piece is newly made; nothing about it is old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the raised carving snag my shirt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe relief edges are rounded, and the slide rests on the placket rather than on open fabric. With loose knits, wear it over a collared shirt instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42333652222054,"sku":"14:29#22-171","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/antique-turquoise-bolo-tie-396.png?v=1733219870"},{"product_id":"flying-eagle-bolo-tie","title":"Flying Eagle Bolo Tie — Spread-Wing Silver-Tone Slide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Eagle Caught Mid-Flight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slide on this piece is an eagle with wings spread in flight, cast in silver-tone zinc alloy and hung on an adjustable 39-inch (99 cm) cord. Because the wings run horizontal, it wears wider than a typical oval slide — a small detail that changes how it fills an open collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched eagles are common in western jewelry; flying ones are rarer. Spread wings give the motif motion, and they cover the gap between shirt plackets that a narrow slide leaves bare. If you have ever thought a bolo looked too small on your frame, a winged slide is the practical fix, not just the dramatic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEaglora\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEagle in flight, wings spread; dimensions not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-tone plated zinc alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone \/ ornament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — engraved metal only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 39 in (99 cm), adjustable; material undisclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClasp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide-friction back, model unknown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo supplier data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyle notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a festival and concert piece first: denim jacket, band tee, boots. It also earns its place on the Fourth of July, where the motif does the talking and the rest of the outfit can stay plain. Worn low on a dark shirt, the horizontal wings mimic the line of a collar bar. Every part I just named — slide, cord, tips — is diagrammed in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/bolo-tie-anatomy\"\u003ebolo tie anatomy guide\u003c\/a\u003e if the vocabulary is new, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eagle-bolo-tie\"\u003eeagle bolo collection\u003c\/a\u003e gathers the other birds we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are buying a plated zinc-alloy casting, engraved but carrying no stone. At this weight class the piece feels light on the cord — some people prefer that for all-day wear, some read lightness as cheapness. Know which camp you are in before ordering. The supplier lists neither slide dimensions nor cord material, so those spec lines stay blank rather than guessed. Keep it away from sweat-soaked shirts; salt is hard on plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this differ from the American eagle bolo you also sell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat one is a heavier cast of a standing eagle with stone accents on a 36-inch cord. This one is lighter, all-metal, wings out, cord 3 inches longer. Motion versus monument, roughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the wings snag on jackets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wings are part of one flat casting, not free-standing pieces, so there is nothing hooked for a lapel to catch. Zip a jacket over it and it lies flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the finish actual silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — silver-tone plating over zinc alloy. That is what keeps this piece at the entry end of the market rather than the collector end, and we would rather say so here than have you find out later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42333652451430,"sku":"14:193","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/flying-eagle-bolo-tie-405.png?v=1733235862"},{"product_id":"horse-head-bolo-tie","title":"Horse Head Bolo Tie — Silver or Gold-Tone, Leather Cord","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Horse in Profile, Two Metal Tones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA horse head in profile, cast at roughly 1.42 × 1.3 inches (3.6 × 3.3 cm), rides a leather cord about 41.7 inches (106 cm) long. Choose silver-tone or gold-tone plating. The compact slide keeps this on the refined end of animal bolos — more paddock than rodeo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorse motifs split into two families: the galloping full body and the head study. The head study is the quieter of the two and the easier one to pass off as ordinary jewelry outside western settings. Equestrians, racing fans, and anyone who grew up around barns tend to pick it without needing a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquestrio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorse head in profile, approx. 1.42 × 1.3 in (3.6 × 3.3 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy, silver-tone or gold-tone plating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone \/ ornament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — engraved metal relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather, approx. 41.7 in \/ 106 cm long, 0.16 in (4 mm) wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClasp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable slide back, hardware type not stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot provided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal, matched to slide finish; length unmeasured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold-tone against navy — a blazer or a dark denim shirt — is the strongest pairing here, and it holds up at race-day and derby-party dress codes. Silver-tone leans colder: gray tweed, black western shirts, winter layers. The 41.7-inch cord runs longer than the 36–39 inches typical of our catalog, so taller wearers get real slack to play with. Whether that extra length suits your build is covered in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/noble-metals-modern-alloys-a-buyers-guide\"\u003emetals and alloys buyer's guide\u003c\/a\u003e — and gold-tone shoppers can compare the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gold-bolo-tie\"\u003egold-tone collection\u003c\/a\u003e before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth finishes are plating over a zinc-alloy core; neither contains gold or silver as a metal. Expect the look of the metal, not its melt value, and expect high-contact edges to burnish with years of wear. The cord is supplier-listed leather at about 4 mm — standard bolo gauge. Weight isn't published, but a slide this size will not tug a collar out of shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOwner questions, answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the slide too small to read as a horse from a distance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1.4 inches it reads as jewelry first, horse second — you see the animal clearly at conversation distance. If you want the motif visible across a room, the galloping-horse model with its 2.44-inch slide is the better pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich finish suits a rider's gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold-tone, in our experience with this piece: it echoes brass tack hardware — bits, buckles, name plates — that horse people handle daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the cord length be shortened?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't cut it; the slide friction holds wherever you position it, so extra length just hangs lower as tails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42335864848486,"sku":"14:350853#A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":42335864881254,"sku":"14:350850#B","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/horse-head-bolo-tie-432.png?v=1733319579"},{"product_id":"moths-bolo-tie","title":"Moth Bolo Tie — Silver-Tone Winged Slide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Moth, Wings Open, in Silver Tone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoths rarely make it onto western jewelry, which is the whole appeal of this slide: a spread-wing moth about 1.38 × 2 inches (3.5 × 5.1 cm), cast in silver-tone zinc alloy on a leather cord of roughly 41.7 inches (106 cm). One finish, one insect, no apologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere butterfly jewelry reads sweet, moth imagery runs darker — night, dust, porch light. That pushes this piece toward wardrobes that skew gothic, desert-rat, or dark academia, and it is the one bolo in our catalog most often bought by people who own no other western clothing at all. Insect jewelry has its own following, and this slide meets it halfway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMothario\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpread-wing moth, approx. 1.38 × 2 in (3.5 × 5.1 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy, silver-tone plating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone \/ ornament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — engraved wing detail, no enamel or stones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather, roughly 41.7 in (106 cm) by 0.16 in (4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClasp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction back; no type given\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo figure provided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal; length undocumented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyle notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack denim, faded band shirts, a wool overshirt in charcoal: the moth wants low light and muted color. Worn with a white shirt buttoned to the top it flips formal in a strange, deliberate way that gets comments. The wings span the collar gap nicely at 2 inches. If terms like slide and tips are new to you, five minutes with the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/bolo-tie-anatomy\"\u003eanatomy of a bolo tie\u003c\/a\u003e will orient you, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silver-bolo-tie\"\u003esilver-tone shelf\u003c\/a\u003e shows what else lives in this palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is plated zinc alloy with engraved detail — no enamel, no stone, no coloring on the wings, whatever the photos' lighting suggests. The casting is flat-backed and light on the neck, so it disappears under a jacket instead of printing through the fabric. Silver-tone plating dulls if it rides against sweat and sunscreen all day; a quick wipe after wear keeps the wing texture crisp. Slide dimensions above come from the supplier; weight was never provided and stays unlisted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoth questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it definitely a moth and not a butterfly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier calls it a moth, and the broad, straight-set wings support that. If a customer wore it as a butterfly, no entomologist at the party would file a complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the wing detail wear off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engraving is in the casting itself, so the texture stays; what can change with years of friction is the plating's brightness on the highest ridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat occasions has this actually been bought for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalloween outfits, gallery openings, and gifts for moth-tattooed friends — an honest list drawn from what buyers tell us at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42335985696870,"sku":"\u003cnone\u003e","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/moths-bolo-tie-891.png?v=1733323521"},{"product_id":"cicada-bolo-tie","title":"Cicada Bolo Tie — Silver or Bronze-Tone Slide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Cicada, a Jeweler's Insect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewelers have set cicadas into brooches and pins since the Victorian era; this bolo carries the tradition onto a braided cord. The slide is a folded-wing cicada cast in zinc alloy, offered in silver-tone or bronze-tone plating, at our entry price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insect makes sense in the Southwest specifically: cicada song is the sound of a desert summer, and the segmented body gives an engraver more texture to work with than almost any other creature — banded abdomen, veined wings, domed eyes. In bronze-tone the piece could pass for a dug-up relic; in silver-tone it reads clean and modern. Between the two, the choice is really a choice of era: antique cabinet or contemporary case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCicadrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolded-wing cicada; no published dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy under silver-tone or bronze-tone plating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone \/ ornament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — textured metal casting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraided; supplier lists length between 37 and 41.7 in (94–106 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClasp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard slide back; type not listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal; no details given\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer is its season: linen shirts, washed chambray, festival dust. Bronze-tone over cream or sand tones is the pairing we would photograph first. Silver-tone handles evening better, especially on black. Since the supplier's two length figures disagree (see the note below), read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/bolo-tie-cord-guide\"\u003eguide to bolo cord lengths\u003c\/a\u003e to see why a few inches either way rarely matters in practice — then browse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/southwestern-bolo-ties\"\u003esouthwestern selection\u003c\/a\u003e this piece belongs to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things, plainly. First, the metal: tone-plated zinc alloy, no precious content — the price tells you that, and we confirm it. Second, the cord: the supplier's sheet gives one figure of 41.7 inches and another of 37, and rather than pick the flattering number we list the spread until we re-measure stock ourselves and can publish a single verified length. Either length adjusts down with the slide, so only wearers wanting maximum drop are affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn cicadas and cords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy would anyone wear a cicada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is the insect of long summers and loud evenings, and in jewelry it has meant rebirth and endurance for well over a century. Also, frankly, because nobody else at the barbecue will have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich finish shows the body texture better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze-tone — the darker recesses give the banding and wing veins more contrast. Silver-tone trades that contrast for shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the cord arrives at the shorter length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturns run 14 days, no interrogation. Measure it, and if 37 inches doesn't work for your height, send it back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42335985795174,"sku":"14:175#Antique silver","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":42335985827942,"sku":"14:193#Bronze","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/cicada-bolo-tie-129.png?v=1733314958"},{"product_id":"big-bolo-tie-wolf","title":"Wolf Head Bolo Tie — Silver-Tone Slide with Stone Eye","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Wolf with a Stone for an Eye\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne detail defines this slide: the wolf's eye is an eye-shaped imitation stone set into a silver-tone casting, so the head has a point of color and shine that all-metal animal bolos lack. The cord runs about 38 inches (97 cm), and the slide itself is sized generously — this listing has \"big\" in its name for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWolf imagery works two shifts: western wear on one side, rock and biker wardrobes on the other. The stone eye tilts this piece toward the second — under stage lights or headlights, that one glint is what people see first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLupovian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWolf head, large format; exact dimensions not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy, silver-tone finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone \/ ornament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye-shaped imitation stone; material (resin or composite) not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraided leather, approx. 38 in (97 cm); gauge unlisted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClasp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide-friction back (type unrecorded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlisted by supplier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal; specifics not documented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it wears\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlannel and shearling in winter, black denim year-round: the wolf likes heavy fabrics. It is a strong concert and bike-night piece, and among our animal slides it is the one most often bought as a gift for men who \"don't wear jewelry\" — the motif does the persuading. Curious what that eye stone actually is, chemically? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/a-connoisseurs-guide-to-turquoise-amp-other-stones\"\u003eguide to turquoise and other stones\u003c\/a\u003e explains imitation and reconstituted stones without the sales gloss. More lupine options live in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wolf-bolo-tie\"\u003ewolf bolo collection\u003c\/a\u003e if this one runs too large for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the finish sits cast zinc alloy, silver-toned; the eye is an imitation stone whose exact material the supplier doesn't disclose — resin or a composite, going by equivalent pieces, and we say \"imitation\" rather than let you assume otherwise. Set stones on cast slides are glued or bezel-held; avoid twisting the cord across the face of the slide, which is how eyes get scratched. Slide dimensions are unpublished — we flag it rather than guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWolf-specific questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat color is the eye stone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier photos show a dark, reflective stone; the exact shade varies batch to batch, which is common with imitation cabochons at this tier. Treat the photo as representative, not contractual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the stone fall out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny set stone can. Under normal collar wear it should stay put for years; if yours arrives loose, the 14-day return covers it outright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called \"big\" without a size listed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier markets it as an oversized slide but publishes no measurements — the one number we do have is the 38-inch cord. We are re-measuring stock and will add slide dimensions once we can stand behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42337793605734,"sku":"14:29","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/big-bolo-tie-wolf-424.png?v=1733398412"},{"product_id":"wolf-dreamcatcher-bolo-tie","title":"Wolf Dreamcatcher Bolo Tie — 42-Inch Leather Cord","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA wolf under two moons\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bolo tie carries a cast wolf head framed by dreamcatcher-style feathers on a round slide about 1.57 inches (4 cm) across. It comes in two colorways, Blue Moon and Grey Moon, on a braided leather cord measuring 42 inches (107 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design stacks three elements: the wolf's face at the center, a hoop around it, and a fringe of small metal feathers that hang below the slide and move when you do. The moon disc behind the wolf sets the colorway — a cool blue or a muted grey — and it is the only part that changes between the two versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements and materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLunawolf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound, approx. 1.57 in (4 cm) diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrnament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoon disc in blue or grey (per variant); hanging metal feathers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraided leather, 42 in (107 cm), approx. 0.16 in (4 mm) diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to wear it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe feather fringe makes this the most animated piece in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wolf-bolo-tie\"\u003ewolf bolo tie collection\u003c\/a\u003e, so give it room: an open collar, a plain denim or chambray shirt, nothing busy underneath. Blue Moon picks up indigo and washed denim; Grey Moon sits quieter against black or charcoal. Slide it high for a concert or festival, loosen it a few inches for daytime. If you have never adjusted a bolo before, our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/style-guide-bolo-tie\/how-to-wear-a-bolo-tie\"\u003eguide to wearing a bolo tie\u003c\/a\u003e covers slide height in about two minutes of reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slide and feathers are zinc alloy — the feathers are cast metal, not actual feathers — and the colored moon disc is a finished surface, not a stone. At this price you are buying the design and the movement, not precious materials. Wipe the piece dry after wear to protect the finish. One more thing said plainly: this is a fashion piece inspired by dreamcatcher imagery. It is not Native American made and has no affiliation with or endorsement from any tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the feathers real?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. They are cast from the same zinc alloy as the wolf head and hang on small links, which is what gives the slide its swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlue Moon or Grey Moon — how different are they?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the disc behind the wolf changes. Blue reads brighter from a distance; grey almost disappears into the metal until you are close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs 42 inches too long for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cord adjusts by sliding, so 42 inches (107 cm) is a maximum, not a fixed fit. Wear the slide anywhere from your collar down to mid-chest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Blue moon","offer_id":42337796292710,"sku":"14:193#B","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey moon","offer_id":42337796325478,"sku":"14:29#A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/wolf-dreamcatcher-bolo-tie-466.png?v=1733408878"},{"product_id":"eagle-emblem-bolo-tie","title":"Eagle Emblem Bolo Tie — Turquoise-Tone Buckle Slide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuckle framing, eagle center, turquoise-tone accent\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn eagle worked into a buckle-shaped slide with a turquoise-tone stone set into the frame, on a 42.5-inch (108 cm) cord. Available in silver-tone or bronze-tone. The layout borrows from western belt buckles: an ornamented border with the bird as centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sells this design in person is the contrast between the blue-green stone and the metal frame — the bronze-tone version warms the stone up, while silver-tone cools it down and reads more traditional. The eagle sits in raised relief, wings spread inside the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe spec sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEaglestone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuckle-style frame with eagle relief; dimensions not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy, silver-tone or bronze-tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurquoise-tone imitation stone; exact material not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.5 in (108 cm); material not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to style it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece belongs with the southwestern-leaning side of the wardrobe: sand, rust, cream, faded denim. The stone gives you a color to echo — a turquoise-tone ring, a print, even boot stitching — and the buckle framing means it pairs naturally with an actual western belt buckle without repeating it. It photographs well against light shirts. For background on what blue-green stones are and aren't at different price points, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/a-connoisseurs-guide-to-turquoise-amp-other-stones\"\u003eguide to turquoise and other stones\u003c\/a\u003e, then compare the other birds in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eagle-bolo-tie\"\u003eeagle bolo tie collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stone is turquoise-tone, meaning an imitation — at this price no seller is setting mined turquoise, and we'd rather say so here than let you find out later. The supplier doesn't specify whether it is resin or a dyed mineral composite, so neither do we. The slide is zinc alloy with a plated color finish. Eagle-and-stone imagery has southwestern associations, so to be explicit: this design is not Native American made and has no connection to any tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions on this design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the stone actual turquoise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a turquoise-tone imitation stone. The supplier does not disclose the base material, so we list it as unspecified rather than guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a matching belt buckle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the slide is shaped like a buckle but sold alone. It coordinates easily with plain silver- or brass-toned buckles you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich finish shows the stone better?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBronze-tone gives the stronger contrast; the warm frame pushes the blue-green forward. Silver-tone is the more conventional western pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42337824407654,"sku":"14:29#antique silver","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":42337824374886,"sku":"14:193#bronze","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/eagle-emblem-bolo-tie-660.png?v=1733400568"},{"product_id":"portrait-bolo-tie","title":"Portrait Bolo Tie — Relief Slide in Gray or Bronze","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Face Cast in Relief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slide on this bolo tie carries a portrait in raised relief, about 1.6 by 1.2 inches (4 by 3 cm), finished in your choice of gray or bronze. A 39.4-inch (100 cm) leather cord carries it, adjustable to any height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the two finishes read\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelief work depends on shadow, and the finish decides how much you get. The gray version keeps high contrast between raised features and recessed ground, so the face reads sharply even at a distance. The bronze version softens that contrast into something closer to an old medallion. Neither is better; gray suits silver-heavy wardrobes, bronze suits leather and earth tones. Portrait slides are a small niche within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/southwestern-bolo-ties\"\u003eSouthwestern-style bolo ties\u003c\/a\u003e, and this one commits to the format fully — the face is the entire design, with no frame and no added stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpec sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeritage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelief portrait, approx. 1.6 x 1.2 in (4 x 3 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast zinc alloy, gray or bronze finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone \/ ornament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone; relief casting only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather, 39.4 in (100 cm); diameter not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing a portrait slide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA face on your collar is a conversation opener, so give it a plain backdrop: solid shirts, no prints. It fits rodeo weekends, country concerts, and casual Fridays that lean Western. Between the two finishes, take bronze if the event is candlelit — warm light flatters it. First-time bolo wearers can pick up the parts vocabulary from our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/bolo-tie-anatomy\"\u003eanatomy guide\u003c\/a\u003e before deciding where to set the slide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Southwestern-style design produced overseas from cast alloy: it is not Native American made, not produced by a Native artisan or tribe, and not affiliated with or certified by any tribe. We state that plainly because portrait imagery in this style is often assumed to be artisan work. The finish is plating over zinc alloy, and the relief's high points — nose and brow — will burnish first under heavy wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePortrait slide questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the person on the slide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is a generic design from the supplier's catalog, not a likeness of a specific historical figure — and we would rather say so than invent a backstory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the relief detailed enough to see the features clearly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt arm's length, yes — the facial features read distinctly, helped most by the gray finish's stronger shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich finish makes the safer gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze. It behaves visually like an antique coin and matches more wardrobes sight unseen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Grey","offer_id":42339810705510,"sku":"14:29#Bronze 1","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":42339810738278,"sku":"14:193#Bronze 2","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/indian-bolo-tie-908.png?v=1733484545"},{"product_id":"aztec-bolo-tie","title":"Aztec Sun Calendar Bolo Tie — 42-Inch Cord","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe sun disc, scaled to a collar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA circular slide patterned after the Aztec sun calendar — concentric rings of glyphs around a central sun face — measuring about 1.6 inches (4 cm) across, on a 41.7-inch (106 cm) leather cord. Offered in Beige and White colorways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe source image is the carved basalt sun stone unearthed in Mexico City in 1790, among the most widely reproduced designs in Mexican iconography. This version compresses its rings into cast relief small enough to wear, keeping the radial layout readable at arm's length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolaro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound disc, approx. 1.57 in (4 cm) diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy with plated finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather, 41.7 in (106 cm), approx. 0.16 in (4 mm) diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStyling a radial motif\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCircular slides center an outfit the way a belt buckle does, so let this one anchor desert palettes: rust, sand, cream, muted blues. It belongs with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/southwestern-bolo-ties\"\u003esouthwestern bolo ties\u003c\/a\u003e and holds up equally at a festival or over a plain dress shirt. The 4 mm cord sits on the slimmer side of the scale; our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/bolo-tie-cord-guide\"\u003ecord guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains what diameter changes about drape and knot behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a cast fashion reproduction of a Mesoamerican design, plated over base alloy — not an antique and not carved stone. And to state it without ambiguity: it is not Native American made, was not produced by a Native artisan or any tribe, and is not affiliated with or certified by one. Beige and White are the supplier's two color options for the same slide design. Buy it as what it is — a wearable nod to a famous piece of Mexican visual history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you pick a colorway\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Beige and White?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth use the identical sun-calendar slide; the two names describe the color option you select at checkout. Choose from the product photos — the cast design itself does not change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an exact replica of the sun stone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a simplified cast interpretation. The original carving holds a density of detail no wearable-scale casting could reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the cord actual leather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listing specifies leather at 4 mm diameter — it is the one material claim on this piece the supplier states outright.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Beige","offer_id":42340316446822,"sku":"14:200004889#D","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":42340316479590,"sku":"14:10#E","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/aztec-bolo-tie-611.png?v=1733565076"},{"product_id":"flower-bolo-tie","title":"Flower Bolo Tie — Four Colors, 38-Inch Cord","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne flower, four ways\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cast metal flower on a 38-inch (97 cm) leather cord, offered in blue, black, white and red. The zinc-alloy slide is the same in every version — only the color changes. Worn by men and women both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloral slides soften the bolo formula. Where animal heads and emblems announce themselves, a flower works more like a boutonniere: decorative, a touch formal, friendly at close range. With four colorways, it is the most outfit-matchable piece we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe spec sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomaro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast flower, dimensions not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrnament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColored finish in blue, black, white or red (per variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather, 38 in (97 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePicking your color\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed against denim or chambray is the classic pairing. Blue on white is crisp for daytime events; white over a pale shirt makes the soft tonal look that suits spring ceremonies; black on black is the quiet route for people who want the shape without the color. The piece sits in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-bolo-tie\"\u003evintage-inspired collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/style-guide-bolo-tie\/how-to-wear-a-bolo-tie\"\u003estyling guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers slide height if you have never set one before. Buying for a couple? Two colorways of the same slide make an easy matched-but-not-identical pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe petals are cast zinc alloy and the color is a surface finish — the supplier does not say whether it is enamel, lacquer or paint, so treat it as a coating and keep it away from solvents, perfume and pool water. The bloom is stylized rather than botanically specific. And if you need a slide that survives rough daily wear, a coated finish is the wrong tool for the job; our stainless steel tiger handles that brief better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eColor and care questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich color works with a denim jacket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed first, white second. Both read clearly against indigo, while blue tends to blend into the jacket and black disappears in low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it a rose, a daisy, something else?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither — the casting is a layered generic bloom, not a specific species. That keeps the piece free of any one season or symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo all four colors use the same cord?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes: every variant ships on the 38-inch leather cord. Only the slide finish differs between them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":42340321034342,"sku":"14:1254","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":42340321067110,"sku":"14:193","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":42340321099878,"sku":"14:29","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":42340321132646,"sku":"14:10","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/flower-bolo-tie-317.png?v=1733571763"},{"product_id":"arizona-bolo-tie","title":"Arizona Bolo Tie — Wolf Head Slide in Black, Blue, or Red","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Lobo, Cast for the Collar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cast wolf head rides the slide of this piece — a nod to the Mexican gray wolf, the lobo that was returned to Arizona's high country starting in 1998. It comes in black, blue, and red versions, hung on a leather cord of roughly 41.7 inches (106 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat reintroduction gives the motif something most animal slides lack: an actual place and date. For hikers, wildlife-program donors, and anyone who follows the recovery counts each winter, the wolf here is a reference to a living population, not just a growl on a belt line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWolfzona\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast wolf head; dimensions not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy; finish varies by colorway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone \/ ornament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — color accent per variant, see photos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather, approx. 41.7 in (106 cm); diameter unlisted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClasp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot documented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlisted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo supplier data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyle notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long cord lets the slide sit low over a denim or canvas jacket, which suits a piece this graphic. Black stays the easiest to place; red wants a dark shirt and evening light; blue splits the difference and photographs coolest. If terms like slide, tips, and clasp are new to you, the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/bolo-tie-anatomy\"\u003ebolo tie anatomy guide\u003c\/a\u003e labels every part in one diagram, and the rest of our pack lives in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wolf-bolo-tie\"\u003ewolf bolo collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe casting is plated zinc alloy, and the supplier lists the three options only as colors — it does not say which element carries the color. Treat the variant photo as the deciding document and order from what you see there. Dimensions and weight are unpublished, so those lines stay blank above. Plated relief loses its finish first on the high points, here the muzzle and ears, so store the piece flat rather than tossed in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWolf questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Arizona wolf a real animal or a mascot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal. The Mexican gray wolf is the smallest gray wolf subspecies in North America and among the rarest, reintroduced to east-central Arizona beginning in 1998. The slide is a stylized head, not a field-guide portrait, but the reference is a working recovery program, not marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow low does the slide hang on a 41.7-inch cord?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn snug, the tails fall past the sternum; loosened, the slide itself can drop to mid-chest. Broad-shouldered wearers get room to spare, and everyone else gets adjustment range rather than excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly changes between the black, blue, and red versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier files them as color variants without naming the colored element, so we will not guess in print. Open the photo of the variant you want; what you see there is what ships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":42341659344998,"sku":"14:175#C","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":42341659377766,"sku":"14:193#B","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":42341659410534,"sku":"14:29#A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/arizona-bolo-tie-466.png?v=1733738106"},{"product_id":"bird-bolo-tie","title":"Bird Bolo Tie — Turquoise-Tone Heart, 34-Inch Cord","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Heart Carried on Wings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slide is a cast bird holding a heart-shaped turquoise-tone center — an imitation stone, and we will say so again below — on a faux-leather cord of about 34 inches (86 cm). That is the shortest cord in our catalog, so the slide sits noticeably higher than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird plus heart makes this the most giftable piece of our bird lineup: it works as a Valentine's, anniversary, or thinking-of-you object in a way a plain eagle never will. The blue-green heart carries the sentiment; the wings keep it from going saccharine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAviheart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast bird with heart-shaped center; dimensions not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy; finish not stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone \/ ornament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurquoise-tone imitation heart; base material undisclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFaux leather (PU), approx. 34 in (86 cm); diameter unlisted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClasp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot documented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlisted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo supplier data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing a shorter bolo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 34-inch cord snugged up sits at the collarbone, closer to pendant territory than to classic bolo drop — flattering over open collars, v-necks, and dresses, less so over a buttoned-up dress shirt. That placement makes it one of the few pieces here that defaults unisex in practice, not just on paper. Cord lengths, and what an inch either way changes, are mapped in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/bolo-tie-cord-guide\"\u003ebolo tie cord guide\u003c\/a\u003e; slides with blue-green stones of every shape are collected under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turquoise-bolo-tie\"\u003eturquoise bolo ties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo turquoise was mined for this heart. The color is an imitation — the supplier does not name the base material, and resin or a dyed composite is the likely answer at this price. The cord is PU, not hide, which means it will never develop the softness leather does; it also will not dry out or crack the way cheap hide can. If you want the mineral or the leather, this is not your piece, and our stone guide explains what to look for instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe heart, the bird, the cord\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the heart contain any actual turquoise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a turquoise-tone imitation set in a zinc-alloy casting. You are buying the color and the shape — worth knowing before this becomes a gift with a story attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat species is the bird?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not name one. The spread-wing silhouette reads dove or swallow depending on the angle, and we resist the urge to promote it to eagle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill 34 inches fit over a larger frame?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting it on is not the issue — the clasp slides fully open. It simply wears high once snugged. If you prefer a mid-chest drop, choose one of our 39-to-42-inch cords instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42344713289830,"sku":"14:29#for thunderbird","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/bird-bolo-tie-243.png?v=1733841061"},{"product_id":"eagle-totem-bolo-tie","title":"Eagle Totem Bolo Tie — Carved-Style Slide in Blue or Brown","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Eagle in the Carved-Totem Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis slide stacks an eagle's head and folded wings into a vertical, carved-totem-style column of zinc alloy, hung on a 41-inch braided leather cord. It comes in two colorways — blue or brown — and it is the most graphic, least subtle piece in our southwestern-styled range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotemwing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide (H × W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc alloy with colored detailing (blue or brown colorway)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStone \/ ornament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone — colored totem-style eagle relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBraided leather, approx. 41.7 in (106 cm); diameter not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe colorway matters more here than on most two-option products. Brown keeps everything in one warm register and, from a few feet away, passes for carved wood. Blue splits the design into contrasting panels and pushes the piece toward festival territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bolo belongs with denim jackets, plain work shirts, and outdoor events — concerts, fairs, festival weekends. Give it a solid background: the design carries a lot of visual information, and a patterned shirt turns it into noise. Bird motifs have been part of western jewelry for well over a century; our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/bolo-tie-encyclopedia\/bolo-tie-anatomy\"\u003ebolo tie history article\u003c\/a\u003e traces how they traveled from silversmith benches to mass-market fashion — a lineage this piece borrows from but does not belong to. You'll find its neighbors in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/southwestern-bolo-ties\"\u003esouthwestern-styled collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a factory-made fashion accessory: cast zinc alloy with colored detailing, on a braided leather cord. It is not Native American made, not produced by a Native artisan or tribe, and not affiliated with or certified by any tribe. If what you want is work by a Native silversmith, buy directly from Native-owned sources — this piece offers the look at an entry price, and we'd rather you know exactly which of those two things you're buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an actual totem design from a specific tradition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a factory design that borrows the stacked, carved look of totem art. It has no connection to any tribe or Native maker, and we don't present it as anything other than an inspired fashion piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich colorway is easier to match?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown. It behaves like a neutral and works with almost any earth-toned outfit. Blue is more demanding but more striking against denim or grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill the colored detailing wear off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith ordinary care it holds up, but it is applied color on cast alloy, not enamel on precious metal. Keep it out of water and don't let it rattle loose in a bag, and it will stay sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bolo Tie","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":42344728330342,"sku":"14:29#A","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":42344728363110,"sku":"14:193#B","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/files\/apache-bolo-tie-914.png?v=1733833669"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2561\/3926\/collections\/Native_american_bolo_ties.png?v=1738230930","url":"https:\/\/bolo-tie.com\/collections\/southwestern-bolo-ties.oembed","provider":"Bolo Tie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}