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Antique Skull Jewelry

Antique 1918 14k Rose Gold Skull Pendant Necklace with Ruby Eyes
Antique 1918 14k Rose Gold Skull Pendant Necklace with Ruby Eyes

Antique 1918 14k Rose Gold Skull Pendant Necklace with Ruby Eyes

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The chain has a fine box link construction, providing a clean contrast to the detailed skull pendant. Skull jewelry from this period often carried themes of mortality, knowledge, med...

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1910s Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Tortoiseshell Skull, 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Skull, 19th Century

Tortoiseshell Skull, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Even today, in artistic or personal contexts, a skull worn as jewellery can retain this meditative meaning, in addition to its aesthetic value.

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19th Century Italian Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Ivory

Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.

Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.

Located in London, GB

These pieces typically featured skulls, urns and other symbols of death along with dark gemstones and enamelling.

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17th Century Medieval Antique Skull Jewelry

Marine Ivory Skull, 18th century
Marine Ivory Skull, 18th century

Marine Ivory Skull, 18th century

Located in Roma, IT

Even today, in artistic or personal contexts, a skull worn as jewelry can retain this meditative meaning, in addition to its aesthetic value.

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18th Century Italian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Ivory

Marine Ivory Skull, 18th century
Marine Ivory Skull, 18th century

Marine Ivory Skull, 18th century

Located in Roma, IT

Even today, in artistic or personal contexts, a skull worn as jewelry can retain this meditative meaning, in addition to its aesthetic value.

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18th Century Italian Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Ivory

Antique 18k Gold Carnelian Intaglio Skull Ring, Italy Circa 1850s
Antique 18k Gold Carnelian Intaglio Skull Ring, Italy Circa 1850s

Antique 18k Gold Carnelian Intaglio Skull Ring, Italy Circa 1850s

Located in Firenze, IT

The ring is composed of a carnelian intaglio dated to around the first half of the 19th century, which is set inside a modern yellow gold setting. The intaglio is decorated with an e...

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Neo-Renaissance 14K Yellow Gold Silver Carved Coral Skull Natural Diamond Brooch
Neo-Renaissance 14K Yellow Gold Silver Carved Coral Skull Natural Diamond Brooch

Neo-Renaissance 14K Yellow Gold Silver Carved Coral Skull Natural Diamond Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

Ideal for anyone seeking a bold piece of jewelry with a touch of eccentricity and a strong personality.

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Early 1900s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Sapphire, Agate, Diamond, Coral, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Victorian Silver and Agate Skull Pendant Necklace, Italy Circa 1850s
Victorian Silver and Agate Skull Pendant Necklace, Italy Circa 1850s

Victorian Silver and Agate Skull Pendant Necklace, Italy Circa 1850s

Located in Firenze, IT

Even today, in artistic or personal contexts, a skull worn as jewellery can retain this meditative meaning, in addition to its aesthetic value.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Silver

Antique Silver Memento Mori Skull Pendant Necklace, Italy Circa 1780s
Antique Silver Memento Mori Skull Pendant Necklace, Italy Circa 1780s

Antique Silver Memento Mori Skull Pendant Necklace, Italy Circa 1780s

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 18th century Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 3,5 cm Weight: 39,7 gr The pendant, dated to the last quarter of the 18th century, depicts a skull, carefully and realistically carved in r...

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Skull Jewelry

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Silver

ART-DECO 1925 Chained Cufflinks In 14Kt Gold With Red Coral Skulls & Black Coral
ART-DECO 1925 Chained Cufflinks In 14Kt Gold With Red Coral Skulls & Black Coral

ART-DECO 1925 Chained Cufflinks In 14Kt Gold With Red Coral Skulls & Black Coral

Located in Miami, FL

Collateral: This pair of art-deco skulls cufflinks is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian 15k Gold Enamel Memento Mori Skull Locket Charm, Circa 1820
Georgian 15k Gold Enamel Memento Mori Skull Locket Charm, Circa 1820

Georgian 15k Gold Enamel Memento Mori Skull Locket Charm, Circa 1820

Located in Altrincham, GB

A cool antique Memento Mori locket charm, dating from the Georgian period, circa 1820. It centres around a domed enamelled skull and crossbones, set behind a glass panel with a gorge...

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1820s English Georgian Antique Skull Jewelry

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15k Gold, Enamel

19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring
19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring

19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring

Located in Geneva, CH

A unique piece of Art. The skull is antique circa 19th Century incredibly enameled on gold. The eyes are diamond rose cut. It is magnificently adapted on a Snake yellow gold 18k rin...

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Skull and Crossbones Ring, Italy, Size 8.5
Antique Victorian Gold Skull and Crossbones Ring, Italy, Size 8.5

Antique Victorian Gold Skull and Crossbones Ring, Italy, Size 8.5

Located in Firenze, IT

Of skull and crossbones design, the gold mouth between bifurcated shoulders. Size : 8 1/2 Weight: 3.65

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1890s Italian Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Pendant Memento Mori Red Corallum Rubrum Italy 18th Century
Pendant Memento Mori Red Corallum Rubrum Italy 18th Century

Pendant Memento Mori Red Corallum Rubrum Italy 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Even today, in artistic or personal contexts, a skull worn as jewellery can retain this meditative meaning, in addition to its aesthetic value.

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Skull Jewelry

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Silver

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Georgian Carved Memento Mori Skull Stick Pin
Georgian Carved Memento Mori Skull Stick Pin

Georgian Carved Memento Mori Skull Stick Pin

Unavailable

H 0.6 in W 0.36 in L 3.47 in

Georgian Carved Memento Mori Skull Stick Pin

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Rare Antique Georgian c.1800s "Memento Mori" skull stick pin. Memento mori from Latin means: "remember that you must die".

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Silver

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Skull Coral Pendant 1800s
Antique Georgian Memento Mori Skull Coral Pendant 1800s

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Skull Coral Pendant 1800s

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Memento mori jewellery was decorated with skulls, crossbones, skeletons, coffins, and worms which all seems very macabre to us today Hand carved from natural coral.

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17th Century British Georgian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Coral

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch

Unavailable

W 1.25 in D 1.75 in L 1.88 in

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch

By Paul Ditisheim

Located in Narberth, PA

Paul Ditisheim was a famous Swiss watchmaker, inventor and industrialist. Born in 1868 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the historic birthplace of the watch-making industry, he was born into th...

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1920s Swiss Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Silver

Antique Georgian 9 Karat Gold Momento Mori Skull Mourning Stick Pin
Antique Georgian 9 Karat Gold Momento Mori Skull Mourning Stick Pin

Antique Georgian 9 Karat Gold Momento Mori Skull Mourning Stick Pin

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Georgian 9k gold Momento Mori skull mourning stick pin. This is a stunning piece set with a small enamel skull with a gold back. Please note there are no hallmarks on this it...

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16th Century British Georgian Antique Skull Jewelry

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9k Gold

Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key
Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key

Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key

Unavailable

H 1.25 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in

Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key

Located in Stamford, CT

Memento Mori skull pocket watch winding key fob in vintage condition. This is a Verge pocket watch key.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Skull Jewelry

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Metal

Momento Mori Skull and Bones Brooch in 15 Karat Gold with Enamel and Rose Cut
Momento Mori Skull and Bones Brooch in 15 Karat Gold with Enamel and Rose Cut

Momento Mori Skull and Bones Brooch in 15 Karat Gold with Enamel and Rose Cut

Located in Houston, TX

Antique 15k gold and diamond eyes and natural seed pearl memento mori skull and bones brooch mourning. It has an enameled skull inside which has rose cut diamond eyes. This unusual m...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Skull Jewelry

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Diamond, 15k Gold

14k Pendant Featuring Spanish Silver "Reale" Cob Coin with Skull and Crossbones
14k Pendant Featuring Spanish Silver "Reale" Cob Coin with Skull and Crossbones

14k Pendant Featuring Spanish Silver "Reale" Cob Coin with Skull and Crossbones

Located in Bradford, Ontario

14K Pendant Featuring Spanish Silver "Reale" Cob Coin with Skull and Crossbones with 14k chain To be honest I do not often buy 14 kt gold jewelry unless it is exceptional but this c...

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17th Century Spanish Antique Skull Jewelry

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14k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Walrus Tusk Skull Walking Stick Handle
Edwardian Walrus Tusk Skull Walking Stick Handle

Edwardian Walrus Tusk Skull Walking Stick Handle

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 1.58 in L 3.15 in

Edwardian Walrus Tusk Skull Walking Stick Handle

Located in London, GB

A very fine and realistically carved walking stick / cane handle, in the shape of a human skull. Walrus tusk.Japan circa 1910. Beautiful patina.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Antique Skull Jewelry

Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone
Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone

Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone

Located in Chicago, IL

ROSARY BEAD WITH WENDEKOPF Germany, 16th century Bone Weight 12 grams; dimensions 29 × 23 × 24 cm A double-sided bead made of bone with a finely carved head of Christ on one side an...

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16th Century German Antique Skull Jewelry

Victorian Gold Diamond and Emerald Memento Mori Ring
Victorian Gold Diamond and Emerald Memento Mori Ring

Victorian Gold Diamond and Emerald Memento Mori Ring

Located in Sofia , BG

His collection contain over 1200 skull watches,skull goblets,skull victorican jewelry etc.

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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Memento Mori Skull ring
Antique Memento Mori Skull ring

Antique Memento Mori Skull ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The ivory skull with rose cut diamond eyes mounted on a snake shape setting in 18Kt gold and old-cut diamond. Size 7

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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Harlequin Skull Ring, a Zorab Creation
Harlequin Skull Ring, a Zorab Creation

Harlequin Skull Ring, a Zorab Creation

By Zorab Creation

Located in San Diego, CA

From 2019's Moschino Resort to Gucci, the whimsical black and white Harlequin pattern is becoming all the rage for women and men in ready-to-wear and accessories. The Harlequin Skul...

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15th Century and Earlier Gothic Revival Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

Brown Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold, Palladium

Georgian memorial skull ring, circa 1777.
Georgian memorial skull ring, circa 1777.

Georgian memorial skull ring, circa 1777.

Located in London, GB

Georgian memorial skull ring. A gold D-shape shank, engraved to the exterior with a stylised skull, decoratively enhanced with traces of black enamel, the interior inscribed 'Tho Fol...

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1770s British Georgian Antique Skull Jewelry

Victorian Skull and Snake Motif Ring
Victorian Skull and Snake Motif Ring

Victorian Skull and Snake Motif Ring

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique ring in 18K with platinum skulls which have rose cut diamond eyes. The intertwined snakes have a ruby and diamond in the heads. Size approx. 6. It can be sized. C.1890

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19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum

Antique Imperial Russian Diamond Skull Ring
Antique Imperial Russian Diamond Skull Ring

Antique Imperial Russian Diamond Skull Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in Moscow during World War I, circa 1914 The ring is said to be given by the Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (consort of Tsar Nicholas II) to an officer of the 5th Alexa...

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20th Century Russian Edwardian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Diamond

Skull Stick Pin
Skull Stick Pin

Skull Stick Pin

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H 2.5 in

Skull Stick Pin

Located in Seattle, WA

skull stick pin as seen i love this

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19th Century Antique Skull Jewelry

Post Medieval gold skull ring, circa 1676.
Post Medieval gold skull ring, circa 1676.

Post Medieval gold skull ring, circa 1676.

Located in London, GB

Post Medieval gold skull ring. A smoothly conforming D-shape band engraved to the exterior with a stylised skull, the interior engraved in italic script 'R W Esqr ob 9 Dec 76', appro...

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1670s Antique Skull Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Silver Gilt and Enamel Late Renaissance Skull Ring
Silver Gilt and Enamel Late Renaissance Skull Ring

Silver Gilt and Enamel Late Renaissance Skull Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Late renaissance Memento Mori skull ring. "Memento Mori" jewelry translates to "remember thou must die", a reminder to all to live life fully, as death awaits.

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17th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Skull Jewelry

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Silver

Silver and Garnet Eyes Devil Skull Men's Ring
Silver and Garnet Eyes Devil Skull Men's Ring

Silver and Garnet Eyes Devil Skull Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Silver Devil Magical Skull with cross and star david on the top, garnet eyes Size : 8 1/4 Weight : 42.9gr

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Skull Jewelry

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Garnet, Silver

Victorian Natural Freshwater Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Skull Crossbones Stickpin
Victorian Natural Freshwater Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Skull Crossbones Stickpin

Victorian Natural Freshwater Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Skull Crossbones Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting a matte gold skull with recessed eyes and a deeply engraved smile Terminating as crossed bones accented by a row of round natural freshwater seed pearls, well-matched Com...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Skull Crossbones Stickpin
Victorian Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Skull Crossbones Stickpin

Victorian Old European Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Skull Crossbones Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a grimacing skull with a crossed bone base; matte gold Accented with old European cut diamond eyes, weighing in total approximately 0.05 carat Tested as 14 karat gold ...

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1890s Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 22 Karat Gold Memento Mori Skull Unisex Band Ring
Georgian 22 Karat Gold Memento Mori Skull Unisex Band Ring

Georgian 22 Karat Gold Memento Mori Skull Unisex Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Half-round style band centering a highly detailed engraved skull Inscribed on the inside with "S.W. Blackett Bar ob 25 Sept 1728 Alt 39" Memento Mori bands reached the height of t...

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1710s Georgian Antique Skull Jewelry

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22k Gold

Victorian Skull and Bones Pendant made in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Victorian Skull and Bones Pendant made in 14 Karat Rose Gold

Victorian Skull and Bones Pendant made in 14 Karat Rose Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

Victorian Skull and Bones Pendant made in 14 Karat Rose Gold This Victorian Skull and Bones Pendant, dating back to around 1870, is a bold and captivating piece of history. Crafted ...

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1870s Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes

Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes

Located in Fairfield, CT

This striking vintage skull pendant is a captivating piece of jewelry that blends gothic charm with classic elegance.

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1890s Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Woman with Cross and Skull Cameo Pendant 14 Karat Gold Victorian Monumental
Woman with Cross and Skull Cameo Pendant 14 Karat Gold Victorian Monumental

Woman with Cross and Skull Cameo Pendant 14 Karat Gold Victorian Monumental

Located in New York, NY

AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND VERY RARE MUSEUM QUALITY VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO PENDANT OR BROOCH DEPICTING A KNEELING WOMAN WITH A CROSS AND A SKULL - THE MONUMENTAL CAMEO IS 3 1/4 INCHES...

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Skull Pin, 1900
Skull Pin, 1900

Skull Pin, 1900

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L 3 in

Skull Pin, 1900

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Skull Pin, 1900 Masterfully executed the pin is sure to be the center of attention.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Skull Jewelry

Victorian Diamond Gold “Pirate Skull” Stick Pin
Victorian Diamond Gold “Pirate Skull” Stick Pin

Victorian Diamond Gold “Pirate Skull” Stick Pin

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Lifelike miniature skull, perched atop a stick pin. His mouth agape, his left eye covered by an eyepatch and decorated with a rose cut diamond. Amusing, charming and not-at-all creep...

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1880s Antique Skull Jewelry

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Tiffany & Company Yale Skull & Bones Society 18k Pin
Tiffany & Company Yale Skull & Bones Society 18k Pin

Tiffany & Company Yale Skull & Bones Society 18k Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company, Skull & Bones Society of Yale 18k Yellow Gold pin, measuring 5/8 inch in length and 3/4 inch wide and weighing 3.9 Grams. Comes in original Tiffany box.

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Early 1900s American Antique Skull Jewelry

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18k Gold

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Antique Skull Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of antique skull jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of antique skull jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique skull jewelry from Zorab Creation — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of antique skull jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 21, is particularly popular. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an option in this array of antique skull jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Skull Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of antique skull jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $185 and can go as high as $44,917, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,773.