Sternum tattoo is one of the most beautiful types for the ladies. The sternum is a long central breastbone of the chest. Usually, sternum tattoos are delicate and minimal, but even the more complicated designs look beautiful on the sternum. However, this type requires a high pain tolerance, because it is very close to the bone. So, if it is going to be your first tattoo, we don’t recommend sternum. On the other hand, if you have a scar, a tattoo on the sternum is a perfect way to hide it. Let’s take a look at most fantastic sternum tattoo ideas.
Stylized moon phase tattoo on the breastboneThe great wave of Kanagawa on the sternumSmall bow tattoo on the sternumFloral arrow tattoo on the sternumDot-work geometric tattoo on the breastbone
The most popular sternum tattoo motifs
As we’ve said before – tattoo on the sternum is probably the most attractive type for the women. But, you must know that these gorgeous-looking examples of sternum tattoos are the works of highly skillful artists. So, if you want a beautiful and high-quality tattoo, find a professional tattooist or else you will be very disappointed.
Black ornamental tattoo on the sternumLotus flower breastbone tattooAnother lotus flower and UnalomeStylized black lotus flower on the sternumAll seeing eye sternum tattooCrossed arrows sternum tattooOutline black dragon sternum tattooSun and moon sternum tattooHeart holding hands tattooLaurel wreath sternum tattooBlack rose on the sternum and under the left breastSmall skull tattoo on the sternumAnother triangular flower tattooHummingbird sternum tattooUnalome sternum and moon phases underboob tattoos
The design will mainly depend on you. Most popular choices, though, are a minimal and feminine object such as flowers, geometric shapes, and small symbols. You will be able to hide it quickly if you need, so if you want a more difficult and more massive tattoo – the sternum is a perfect place for that.
Flower sternum tattoos
You can’t go wrong with a flower. There is probably no such part of the body, where a flower tattoo would look bad, and on the sternum, it looks gorgeous. Choose a flower according to your taste and the symbolical meaning, and you will have a perfect combination of beauty and symbol on your sternum.
Another rose in a triangle sternum tattooTiny peony tattoo on the sternumBlack roses tattoo on the sternumDot-work Lotus flower sternum tattooWatercolor blue flowers on the sternumAnother delicate watercolor sternum tattooBlack rose tattoo on the sternumWildflower bouquet tattoo on the sternumFlowers and leaves tattoo on the sternumPink rose tattoo on the sternum
Small sternum tattoos
These are all small things like geometric shapes, little symbols, flowers and such. They look beautiful and at the same time will have a profound meaning for you.
Micro sternum tattooAnother Unalome and lotus flower tattoo on the breastboneRed anatomical heart tattoo on the sternumSmall blue wave sternum tattooNomad small breastbone tattooSmall abstract sternum tattooStick and poke style minimal sternum tattooAnother small flower tattoo between the breastsThree dots tattooTiny heart tattoo on the sternum
Black and grey sternum tattoos
Aka black and grey style, these are beautiful masterpieces if done by a talented artist. By using only the shadows and shades of the black color, the tattooist will create a fantastic tattoo on your sternum.
Linear black crystal sternum tattoo by Lauren WinzerBlack and grey dot-work style sternum tattooAnother monochrome black flower tattoo on the sternumDot-work style black rose sternum tattooAnother black ornamental tattoo on the sternumGorgeous black flower pieceBlack snake tattoo on the sternumDagger stabbed sternum tattooDot-work heart and flowers tattoo on the sternumBlack dagger tattoo on the breastbone
Colorful sternum tattoos
Some people hate the idea of living in a black and white world. So, if you’re one of them, your tattoo must have colors. Take a look at these fantastic colorful sternum tattoos – it’s a combination of the skill of the artist and the color palette.
Colorful dagger stabbed rose sternum tattooCrystal dragonfly sternum tattooFlowers on the sternumRoses and bee tattooFlowers and snake tattoo on the sternumWatercolor sternum tattooColorful sternum tattooPink rose breastbone tattooColorful crystal tattoo on the breastboneAnother colorful flower bouquet tattoo on the sternum
Butterfly and moth sternum tattoos
The butterfly symbolizes the purity of the soul, and in the Hindu religion, it embodies the reincarnation. According to some people, getting a butterfly tattoo on the sternum is a symbol of cleaning your soul, because our souls live in our hearts.
Black and green moth sternum pieceButterfly and branch with leaves sternum tattooBlack moth and moon phases sternum tattooDot-work style black moth sternum tattooGorgeous butterfly sternum tattooDot-work style black moth tattoo on the sternumMoth and crescent moon sternum tattooSmall butterfly and geometric shapes sternum tattooMoth and lantern tattoo on the sternum by Pari CorbittAnother bug sternum tattoo by Pari Corbitt
Geometric sternum tattoos
To create a perfectly straight line on the skin is a difficult job. But a skillful hand will handle it and make a fantastic geometric tattoo. Choose from shapes such as triangles, circles, rectangles, cubes or lines and dots.
Abstract geometric shape sternum tattooComplex geometric sternum tattooGeometric black sternum tattooDouble triangle sternum tattooGeometric mountain and sun sternum tattooSmall deathly hallows sternum tattooLittle triangle sternum tattooGeometric shapes and lotus flower sternum tattooSophisticated geometric sternum tattooBlack dot-work style geometric sternum tattoo
Traditional sternum tattoos
The traditional style is still one of the most popular types and represents the owner’s old-school spirit. The most common choices are roses, daggers, flowers, ships and other traditional objects.
Bee tattooColored butterfly and daggerTraditional black roses on the sternumDagger stabbed cat on the sternumHusband and wife black traditional tattooAnother old-school dagger and a red rose tattoo on the breastboneOuija tattoo on the breastboneThree daggers-stabbed heart tattoo on the sternumTiger on the sternum and the bellyTraditional bat and flowers breastbone tattoo
Mandala sternum tattoos
Another trendy style for a sternum is the mandala. These beautiful and delicate tattoos are perfect for covering scars. You can also choose only black and white or colorful mandala tattoos. Both of them will look great.
Geometric mandala tattoo on the sternumAnother dot-work style half-mandala sternum tattooIncredible dot-work black mandala sternum tattooAnother black Lotus flower and mandala sternum tattooMinimal dot-work half mandala sternum tattooDagger on the sternum and underboob mandala tattooAnother black mandala sternum tattooSunflower mandala sternum tattooUnalome lotus flower and mandala sternum tattooAnother linear black mandala and lotus flower sternum tattoo
Animal sternum tattoos
You will need more space for an animal tattoo, so it will probably expand to your belly or your chest. Also, you can choose to get only the head or some other part of the animal. Either way, the result is going to be fantastic.
Bird sternum tattooCat tattoo on the sternumSnake sternum tattooTraditional panther tattoo on the sternumWolf sternum tattoo