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Memento Mori Pendant

Scull pendant in 14k gold. Hallowen pendant.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Scull pendant in 14k gold. Hallowen pendant. Scarry pendant. Gold Memento Mori pendant. Smiley
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2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Scull pendant in 14k gold. Hallowen pendant.
Scull pendant in 14k gold. Hallowen pendant.
$402 Sale Price / item
51% Off
W 0.32 in L 0.65 in
Yellow Gold Banded Agate Victorian Mourning Locket Pendant - 10k Memento Mori
Located in Greensboro, NC
Banded Agate Material Information Woven Hair Color: Auburn Style: Mourning Locket Theme: Memento Mori
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx Star Pendant Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Pointed Star Onyx Pendant – Memento Mori Choker Necklace This choker features an eight-pointed star
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Brass

Choker Chain Necklace Onyx Star Pendant
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight-Pointed Star Onyx Pendant – Memento Mori Choker Necklace This choker features an eight-pointed
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Black Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace Silver Blue Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pendant, Memento Mori, healing stones, antique-inspired, blue enamel chain Designer: J Dauphin Available
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

White Diamond Heart Gold Plate Chain Necklace Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Enamel 14k Gold Plate Silver Chain Necklace with White Diamond and Pearls Heart Pendant , Memento
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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Star Chain Necklace Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight-Pointed Star Onyx Pendant – Memento Mori Choker Necklace This choker features an eight-pointed
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Choker Chain Necklace Star
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight-Pointed Star Onyx Pendant – Memento Mori Choker Necklace This choker features an eight-pointed
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

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Fine Victorian Memento Mori Locket on Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
30 mm wide. It opens to reveal space for the memento or photograph. The locket is 18K yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Memento Mori Tiny Skull Pendant in 14k Gold by Alex Jacques Designs
By Alex Jacques Designs
Located in Providence, RI
Love skulls? This tiny memento mori skull charm is the lightweight pendant for you then. Designed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Skull Coral Pendant 1800s
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Georgian hand carved Memento Mori skull is genuine Georgian. Memento mori means
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Antique 17th Century British Georgian More Jewelry

Materials

Coral

Ark Design, Pendant, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Citrine, Gold, Enamel
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance inspired mechanical pendant called "Memento Mori" an object serving as a reminder that
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pendant Memento Mori Red Corallum Rubrum Italy 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 2 x 3 cm. Weight: 24 g. "Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Corallium Rubrum Memento Mori Italy 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Height x width x depth: 3.5 x 2 x 3 cm. Weight: 24 g. "Memento Mori" Vanitas represented by a Red
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Wendy Brandes Memento Mori Skull 18K Gold Locket Necklace With Black Diamonds
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
known by the Latin phrase "Memento mori" -- "remember you are mortal." This particular design was
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

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
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Era "Memento Mori" Skeleton and Hair Slide Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
the temporary, yet precious quality of life. An incredibly rare Memento Mori mourning pendant from
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Antique 1680s Baroque Necklace Enhancers

Materials

15k Gold

Star Ball Pendant Necklace White Diamond Black Diamond Black Enamel Memento Mori
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Star Ball Pendant Necklace White Diamond Black Diamond Black Enamel Memento Mori Material Silver
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Brass, Enamel

Rare Georgian Memento Mori Pendant, Skull and Jesus, 18th Century, Bone
Located in NEWARK, GB
certainly a Memento Mori piece the subject is open to interpretation though it is likely to have some
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Steel

Memento Mori Vesta Case on Chain, 1913
Located in Southbury, CT
wrong way. Memento mori jewelry came into being in the sixteenth-century. It featured sculls, sculls
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Steel

Memento Mori Vesta Case on Chain, 1913
Memento Mori Vesta Case on Chain, 1913
W 1.56 in D 0.36 in L 1.99 in
Wendy Brandes White Sapphire Eyes Memento Mori Skull Gold Pendant Necklace
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
centuries. This type of jewelry is known by the Latin phrase "Memento mori" -- "remember you are mortal." I
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire

Memento Mori Skull Amulet in Sterling Silver 925
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Memento Mori Collection For Men Material Sterling Silver Pendant Dimension
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Attilio Codognato Memento Mori Double Face Medallion and Chain
By Attilio Codognato
Located in Napoli, IT
Attilio Codognato Large double face Memento Mori Medallion with matched chain Hand crafted of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Wendy Brandes Memento Mori Skull Necklace in 18K Gold and Blackened Silver
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Skull imagery has long been used in memento mori jewelry. The Latin phrase "Memento Mori" means
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver

Black Diamond Memento Mori Medal Pendant Silver Spinel Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Memento Mori Medal Pendant Silver Spinel Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage Memento Mori Skull Witch Locket Pendant
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
mori skull locket and chain is a truly unique find. Memento Mori means -Remember that you must die
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Vintage 1960s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Memento Mori Skull Micro Mosaic Cross Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 19th Century cross is one of the most amazing Memento Mori pieces we have ever
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Antique Silver Andenken Souvenir Locket, Victorian Memento Mori Mourning Locket
Located in Rottedam, NL
"Keepsake, souvenir, memento". Such keepsake lockets were widely used in the 1700-1800's to store the
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Antique Mid-19th Century German High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Essex Crystal Bird Charm, Gold Memento Mori Braided Hair Charm
Located in Rottedam, NL
An absolutely superb and very detailed gem. One of the best Essex crystal memento mori jewels we
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Gold

Anmtique Crystal Memento Mori Diamond Pendant 22 Karat Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
rare 22 KT solid gold pendant of the Georgian period a Memento Mori Skull with Diamond eyes is
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Antique Early 1700s British Stuart More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Antique Victorian Memento Mori Skull Pendant 9 Carat Gold Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful antique Memento Mori Skull and cross bones pendant/ brooch is Victorian, Circa 1880
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

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Memento Mori Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact memento mori pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect memento mori pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing memento mori pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Wendy Brandes and J DAUPHIN each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any memento mori pendant from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 4 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut alternatives. Most of our memento mori pendant for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Memento Mori Pendant?

The price for a memento mori pendant starts at $633 and tops out at $10,250 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,500.

Finding the Right Pendant-necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.

Questions About Memento Mori Pendant
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Memento mori ring is a ring that is an artistic reminder of the inevitability of death. ‘Memento mori’ is a Latin term that means “remember you must die.” These rings typically either feature a skull, crossbones or skeletons to prompt people to remember the shortness of life. Shop a range of memento mori rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Memento mori means “remember that you must die” in Latin. A memento mori is an object which serves as either a warning or reminder of death. An example of a memento mori is a skull.

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