8 Unique Collarbone Tattoo Design Ideas

Adorn your neckline with art that wows everyone.

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It’s hard to overlook collarbone tattoos! They are definitely having a moment and for good reasons. The spot around the collarbones offers a big, flat canvas for tattoo artists and can accommodate dainty and elaborate designs. The best part? Regardless of the style, a tattoo on this spot accentuates the neckline, offering a visually appealing aesthetic. Imagine that tattoo peeking out from your low-neckline tops – it’s undeniably seductive. Also, this unique placement allows you the flexibility to hide your ink as well. If we have got you hooked on the idea of getting one but you are confused about designs, we have got your back. Whether you want something minimalist or an elaborate design, this article has 8 fun and statement-making collarbone tattoo ideas that are bound to get you compliments. Scroll down and take a peek.

8 Collarbone Tattoo Ideas For Subtle Elegance

Collarbone tattoos can be feminine, bold, and powerful all at once. They make for an incredible body art choice, one you just can’t go wrong with. Here are a few amazing design ideas for you to try:

1. Fly Up Collarbone Tattoo

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This minimalist design features three butterflies placed strategically around the collarbone, giving the impression that they are flying upward. The fine line-style tattoo, without any colors, looks absolutely dainty and dreamy. It is best for those who prefer to keep it low. Butterflies can signify a lot of things to different people. This design may mean freedom, a period of transformation, or new beginnings.

2. Flower Collarbone Tattoo

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Dainty, flower tattoos are sure-fire a hit! These tattoos are far from basic and make for absolutely beautiful tattoos. The graceful-looking peony design inked with muted colors lends a sense of softness and minimalistic aesthetic to the design. This tattoo symbolizes happiness, love, beauty, and romance. Further, the tiny colorful dots help to add interest and make the inkwork look more detailed.

3. Hummingbird Collarbone Tattoo

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The hummingbird tattoo in vibrant hues placed along the clavicle looks heart-stopping beautiful. The design is minimalistic, focusing on clean lines and minimal shading to add texture and dimension. The color palette is limited to only two tones, ensuring clean aesthetics. This tattoo symbolizes beauty, love, joy, resilience, and your connection to the natural elements.

4. Floral Collarbone Tattoo

A woman with a floral collarbone tattoo
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This grayscale tattoo looks gorgeous and is perfect to get if you are looking for some chic minimalistic inspiration. The use of fine lines makes the tattoo look even more adorable and subtle. Placed along the collarbone, this tattoo makes for a visible spot. The outline style further helps to add definition to the flower and leaves design. Well, its simplicity is simply winsome!

5. Butterfly Collarbone Tattoo

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This tattoo captures the delicate beauty of nature in an alluring way. This delicate design features a butterfly perched on a dainty flower-looking butterfly tattoo design. The use of calming hues of blue, pink, and orange will remind you of the warmth of a breezy summer afternoon. The delicate lines and the shading along the wings of the butterfly add a sense of depth to the design. The placement may symbolize your close connection to nature and represent transformation or personal growth.

6. Geometric Collarbone Tattoo For Men

A man with a geometric collarbone tattoo
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This impressive design blends geometric patterns with blackwork style tattoo art and the imagery of angel wings. The design has a triangular pattern, which represents balance and harmony, layered with angel wings on both sides. The heavy shading and bold lines create a contemporary aesthetic, which lends the design a bold and more graphic appearance.

7. Dragon Collarbone Tattoo

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Dragon tattoos need not be fierce and exude masculine vibes! Its shape, size, and design can be manipulated to give feminine vibes, just like this design. This small, collarbone tattoo depicts a Western-style dragon perching on the collarbone, ready to take a flight! The minimalistic design may represent freedom and independence and the ability of the wearer to stay bold and face challenges head-on.

8. Symmetrical Collarbone Tattoo

A woman with a symmetrical collarbone tattoo
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If you want to make a statement with your body art, go for this elaborate tattoo depicting vines along the clavicles. The design starts right in the middle, near the heart, and climbs straight up and spreads uniformly along the collarbones. Vines are often associated with growth and connection. As such, this design may symbolize the wearer’s urge to grow, branch out, and connect with people around them. The symmetrical design may also signify balance and harmony.

Collarbone tattoos usually add a beautiful finishing touch to one’s look and can, in many instances, seem like an accessory. Well, it truly can make a statement in insolation. Some of these tattoos are dainty and have a barely-there feel while others are great to show off elaborate work of art. The design inspiration for these tattoos is seemingly endless, making them a popular choice for those seeking unique tattoo placement ideas. They look gorgeous and are great for anyone who wants to show off their feelings to the world. Also, these ink renditions have become hotter than ever and give off a cool vibe.

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