Victorian Carved Ebony Skull Pendant with Diamond Eyes post mortem This piece has overall wear

This piece has overall wear and patina due to age

20s and 30s

It was believed that if you were lost

Made in France and crafted in silver plated brass

the scorpion was often worn as a protective amulet

Victorian Carved Ebony Skull Pendant with Diamond Eyes post mortem This piece has overall wearA macabre reminder to live life to the fullest for one day you too shall die, memento mori jewelry rose to the height of fashion in the 16th through 18th centuries. Representing both life and death, the imagery of a skull, crossbones and even entire skeletons became commonplace on everyday jewelry serving not only as a reminder of one's mortality and self knowledge but also as a symbol of one's faith. Predominantly adorned by those of wealth who could