Don’t forget about aftercare, either.
They can also extend into larger chest pieces.
This intricate body art from France-based tattoo artistAmandine Barbetis a perfect example.
She shares withAllurethat she takes inspiration straight from her imagination for her unique and eye-catching tattoos.
She killed these weaving-inspired designs, and you might notice that some actually resemble a hair braiding pattern.
Also, remember not to keep it submerged in water during the healing process."
This elaborate piece was created by Toronto-based artistRachel Weldon.
you might substitute it for a different shape or switch where on the bone it lies.
Flap Your Wings
This spot right underneath the collarbone is perfect for your next ink.
Queens-based artistGabriela Moracarved these delicate birds along her client’s clavicle.
Tiny people climb up the vine on this whimsical tattoo, which was created by Brooklyn-based tattoo artistCeleste Lai.
To me, they symbolize our inner self and the journey we go on," she says.
The Perfect Duo
Two tattoos are better than one, right?
East Atlanta-based artistDebbi Snaxused real flowers as her reference to create this bundle of super realistic-looking plants.
In Memory of Lost Ones
Red ink tattoos are a popular alternative to the usual black.
Swirly Script
Rico Nasty shows another way to tat someone special’s name on your body.
Instead of underneath the bone, she got the cursive ink right above the clavicle.
The black font spells out her son’s name, Cameron.
It’s the Simple Life
Another unique placement option?
Right at the front of your collarbone.
Zayn Malik’s simplistic tattoo looks perfect at the base of his neck.
Beware of the Stinger
Even if you’re not a Scorpio, scorpion tattoos look fire.
She has painted these cute shells on multiple clients' bodies in various sizes and shapes.
The deep shading is a bold contrast to the more typical outline style of a flock of birds.
Flower Power
Las Vegas-based artistBrandon “Blaze5ive” Andersonis responsible for this stunning floral ink.
Bump on a Log
SZA’s log ink shows another way to showcase nature with body art.
Etched in Braids
This very detailed braided ink was also etched by Garner.
She captured the essence of the plant perfectly in this realistic-looking design.
It truly feels like the leaf is growing from her back onto her collarbone.
Minimalist Musings
This quote etched in swirly font belongs to none other than Queen Rihanna.
The Bajan princesss tattoo reads, “Never a failure Always a lesson.”
The six words form a simple but meaningful phrase that fits perfectly underneath her collarbone.
The slight asymmetry and fruit details are what make them extra special.
Open Your Heart
While we love extremely detailed artwork, simple shapes are also classic.
The teeny tiny hearts and stars look like they are floating right along the collarbone.
This one was created by San Antonio-based tattoo artistShanell Nicole.
Embrace Tradition
Roses are a classic tattoo flower and decorate the collarbone beautifully.
We love how this one looks with “fierce” in a swirly script as the stem.
Three are floating around the arm and collarbone area with one more gracefully grazing the clavicle.
This trio of roses travels from the shoulder to the side of the neck.
Inching Forward
Gao drew this roaring animal that appears to stalk down their client’s chest.
They definitely captured the essence of theguardian lionhere.
It’s never too late.
This tattoo of a peacock stands out from the flock with its unique coloring and placement.
Paint the Town Red
Elevate a simple butterfly tattoo with cherry-colored ink like Canadian-based tattooistKailie Mariedid here.
Reach the Peaks
Weldon recreated one of her client’s favorite mountain ranges for this body art.
It’s an ideal size for that small plot of real estate above the clavicle.
He added purple and pink blooms to complete the piece.
The vibrant flower is actually a coverup by Texas-based tattooistOlivia Davis.
The ’90s Rang
Will butterfly tattoos ever go out of style?
This baby blue butterfly is transporting us straight back to the ’90s.
Spreading Wings
This bird and floral tattoo wraps around the shoulder and back.
Zoom in to get a look at the expert dotting technique used to produce the shading.
Make a bold statement etched in black (or whatever color you kindly).
Wash of Color
Gorgeous colors, flowers, and a tiny tattoo.
What else could you want on the collarbone?
Berries are great in smoothies, pancakes, and tattoos, clearly.
The colors on this are justchef’s kiss.
Goodnight Moon
Bring the beauty of the night sky to your body.
The detailed facial features add a great amount of expression to the crescent moon.
Big Sapphic Energy
Whoever said color can’t show up on melanin clearly lied.
This rainbow-themed symbol is for all the lovely lesbians out there.
