![]() ![]() The skull was hand carved from wax and solidified in sterling silver using the lost wax casting process. The entire pendant was designed using traditional techniques. Our scripted Crown logo & silver purity mark are both stamped onto round silver tag and soldered to the back of every skull. As usual, I kept the branding to a minimum. I found this simple design conveyed just the right amount of subtleties to remind us of time and mortality. Check out our memento mori jewelry selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our pendant necklaces shops. This clasp design is typical of the era and normally attaches pocket watch to the chain. A classic clasp was also added to the signature bail design. ![]() Rather than affixing the typical round wire bail ring onto the top of the skull, I chose to use a watch crown and bow as found on vintage pocket watches. Memento Mori-Memento Vivere Stoic Necklace/Pendant. ![]() My main focus was to replace the much overlooked bail (the part that connects the pendant to the chain). Antique Memento Mori High Grade Solid Sterling Silver Skull Pendant with 9CT Gold Bail, eyes are Garnet Set. So I decided to incorporate aspects from the most iconic symbol of Time. There needed to be more discrete but suggestive cues to the theme. Nor was just adding the words “Memento Mori” to the piece. A skull alone wasn’t going to cut it, at least not for me, haha. When designing a Memento Mori themed pendant, subtlety was paramount. It is said, Latin Christian theory focused on reflections of death not as a morbid practice but as an inspiration to truly live. 25 inches Necklace measures approximately 16 inches, adjustable to 18 inches Spring ring. The most widely used symbol is the skull for obvious reasons. Handmade in Turkey 925 sterling silver Skull pendant, measures. Memento Mori objects have been around for ages and have mainly been used to symbolize our morality. “Memento Mori” is a Latin phrase meaning, “Remember you must die” or “Remember your death.” A message that should remind everyone that our time on earth is only temporary. silver scroll piqu work early 18th century work. The silver pendant is 1/2 Troy ounce or 16 grams of bullion grade pure silver on a 30' gunmetal neckchain. In some cases, a little reminder to make the best of life’s brevity and opportunities is welcomed. Memento mori, 1589 ' the interior of the case bears Latin inscrip- tions. It’s easy to forget that we are gifted only one life. Just remember… “All good things come to those who wait.” We appreciate our customers patience and share their excitement to receive their de Luxe Standard heirloom piece. Expected lead time for “MADE-TO-ORDER” is approximately 1-2 weeks. As a micro-company in the USA, “MADE-TO-ORDER” provides us welcomed breathing room to foster creativity for new items as well as reduce unnecessary inventory. To help us become more sustainable, de Luxe Standard has adopted a “MADE-TO-ORDER” option.
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