Carolina Gorget -Alligator Neckpiece

We created the Carolina Gorget for the woman who refuses to sacrifice style simply because it’s hot outside. Inspired by the elegance of the South and designed to add polish without weight, it is the effortless layer your summer wardrobe has been missing. Because true style carries through every season. Shaped from a single panel of sustainably sourced American alligator and closed without hardware, the Carolina Gorget sits at the hollow of the throat. Handmade in our atelier from a hide whose value protects the wetlands it came from. Bench-crafted of wild Louisiana Alligator. Designed to be light and lay at the base of your neck. Made in the Southern U.S. Product Specifications: Weight: 1.9oz Dimensions: 5" x 5" FAQ What is the Carolina Gorget made of? American alligator, and Italian leather cut and finished by hand, built without any hardware. Is the alligator legally and sustainably sourced? Yes — American alligator is a regulated, CITES-governed conservation success; demand for the hide funds wetland protection. Where is it made? By hand in Norton + Hodges' atelier. Does the purchase support conservation? By giving American alligator leather a value, it encourages protection of the species and it's habitat. How is it worn? At the hollow of the throat; it closes against itself without hardware.