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Description
A small reminder of life’s most inevitable truth, the Mourning Memento Necklace in heirloom gold transforms the ancient symbolism of memento mori into a keepsake worn close to the heart. At its center, a skull and crossbones emerges in contrasting metal, surrounded by a luminous circle of pearls. Equal parts macabre and romantic, it has the feeling of an old-world talisman, one meant not to inspire fear of death, but an appreciation for the preciousness of life.
For centuries, memento mori imagery served as a reminder that our time is finite. Skulls and bones appeared in jewelry as symbols of mortality, while pearls, with their resemblance to suspended tears, became closely intertwined with remembrance and mourning. Together, the two create a piece that speaks to both sides of the same story: the inevitability of loss and the beauty of having something worth remembering.
Pairs beautifully with the Mourning Memento Ring in Heirloom Metal, completing the story from heart to hand.
Mourning Victorian Collection - Created to honor the quiet beauty in grief, memory, and transformation.
All pieces are handmade!
Features
18k gold vermeil over 925 sterling silver (2.5 micron plating)
Sculpted metal skull-and-crossbones
Halo of 16 handset imitation pearls
Hidden skull-and-crossbones cutout on the reverse
Fine box chain, available in 16", 18", and 22" lengths
Pendant dimensions: 25mm H × 15mm W
Bail opening: 3.5mm
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