Pendant Memento Mori Red Corallum Rubrum Italy 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A hook is attached to the top of the skull, from which hangs a ring made of the same material, designed to allow it to be worn as a pendant or amulet. This pendant can also be interp...
Silver
David Yurman Memento Mori Skull Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Memento Mori Collection For Men Material Sterling Silver Pendant Dimension: Length:15mm length with Bail:20mm Width:8.5mm Condition New Comes with David Yurman P...
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Memento Mori Skull Pendant Necklace, Italy Circa 1780s
Located in Firenze, IT
This pendant belongs within the typology of the Memento Mori, symbolic objects that were intended to make the owner meditate on the transience of life, encouraging to live wisely and...
Silver
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...
15k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Medal Necklace Virgin Mary French J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN Virgin Mary Medals Necklace – French Vintage Pendants, Black Enamel Chain Gold-Plated Silver • French Vintage Medals • Hand-Enameled Black Chain • Victorian Memento Mori I...
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Heart Necklace Black Enamel Victorian Style Diamond Pearl
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This necklace aligns with collectors of heart pendant necklaces, diamond heart jewelry, pearl and enamel jewelry, black enamel Victorian revival pieces, Memento Mori heart pendants, ...
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Brass, Sterling...
Black Diamond Heart Necklace Black Enamel Gold Plated Victorian Revival
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: J DAUPHIN Materials: 14k Gold Plated Brass Finish: Hand Painted Black Enamel Gemstones: Natural Black Diamonds (Flush Set) Pendant: Dimensional Puffy Heart Motif Lengt...
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Fine Victorian Memento Mori Locket on Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A fine example of these handsome hand crafted necklaces from the late 19th century, rarely found in the marketplace today. The polished 18K yellow gold necklace is comprised of ni...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 0.48 in W 0.24 in D 0.28 in
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.
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 remember that you must die and to cherish each day as it is a reminder of the imminence...
Coral
Unavailable
H 3.61 in W 1.62 in D 1.38 in
Ark Design, Pendant, Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Citrine, Gold, Enamel
Located in New York, NY
The back of the body is engraved with “Memento Mori” symbols. The pendant does not come with a chain.
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 Mediterranean Corallum Rubrum skull carved in the round; in the upper side a ring. ...
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 Mediterranean Corallum Rubrum skull carved in the round; in the upper side a ring. ...
Silver
David Yurman Memento Mori Skull Pendant 18k Gold 1.03ct Diamonds Emeralds 4200
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Presenting a striking David Yurman creation: a pendant necklace featuring a skull design encrusted with dazzling white diamonds. The skull is meticulously crafted in 18k gold, with a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Wendy Brandes Memento Mori Skull 18K Gold Locket Necklace With Black Diamonds
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Wendy has always been inspired by skulls, as artists have been for centuries. Skull jewelry is known by the Latin phrase "Memento mori" -- "remember you are mortal." This particular ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Sold
H 0.65 in W 0.55 in L 1 in
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. The pendant is skillfully carved from what appears to be jet or ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 Chain is Silver and has a few details in brass Length: Long 26" Designer: J DAUPHI...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Brass, Enamel
Rare Georgian Memento Mori Pendant, Skull and Jesus, 18th Century, Bone
Located in NEWARK, GB
Almost certainly a Memento Mori piece the subject is open to interpretation though it is likely to have some relation to life and death, the two passages of human life, good and evil...
Steel
Memento Mori Vesta Case on Chain, 1913
Located in Northampton, MA
Created —and fully hallmarked— in Birmingham, England in 1913 by the venerable silversmith, Robert Chandler, this is an original and extremely rare moment mori vesta case with a full...
Silver, Steel
Wendy Brandes White Sapphire Eyes Memento Mori Skull Gold Pendant Necklace
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold, satin finish. Available **with or without black rhodium detail. White sapphires, totaling approximately 30 points. Made in New York City. For additional photos or qu...
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: Length:15mm length with Bail:20mm Width:8.5mm Condition New Comes with David Yurman P...
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 solid 14 Kt and silver depicting two Memento Mori enamelled scenes embellished by Rock ...
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 "remember you are mortal."
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 with a reproduction of an original rare Memento Mori Medal in Silver with a Blue Sapph...
Spinel, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage Memento Mori Skull Witch Locket Pendant
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Memento mori skull locket and chain is a truly unique find.
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 exhibited for sale. A central dove of peace can be seen inlaid with Micro-Mosaic pieces ...
Sold
W 1.1 in L 1.7 in
Antique Silver Andenken Souvenir Locket, Victorian Memento Mori Mourning Locket
Located in Rottedam, NL
Well-preserved antique Victorian "Andenken" locket. This mourning locket is made of 835/1000 silver and is decorated with blue and black enamel. The front panel reads "Andenken", whi...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.99 in W 0.99 in
Antique Georgian Essex Crystal Bird Charm, Gold Memento Mori Braided Hair Charm
Located in Rottedam, NL
One of the best Essex crystal memento mori jewels we have seen. An extremely rare and beautifully colored reversed intaglio depicting a very detailed goldfinch perched on a branch.
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 9k Gold
Baroque Era "Memento Mori" Skeleton and Hair Slide Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredibly rare Memento Mori mourning pendant from the Baroque era (ca1688)!
15k 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 kept under a rare Stuart Crystal Close back setting beautiful detailed with a snake bi...
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.
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian 18kt Gold Lapis Lazuli Skull Ring with Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian ring, likely dating back to the 1970s, in 18kt yellow gold, depicting a natural lapis lazuli skull cameo of exceptional quality and detail, with three gold snakes encircling ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
L 22 in
Art Nouveau 14K Gold Sapphire Pearl Enamel Pendant, England Circa 1910
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Art Nouveau Pendant is special. It is enameled in colors of Blue, Green, Pink and Cream. It also has a Pear shaped Blue Sapphire in the center and single cut Diamonds surround....
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and wire...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,680
Size: UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautifully designed Victorian necklace set with faceted Bohemian garnets. The garnets are set in low carat gold, with lovely garnet flowers and drops, and a large centre garnet. T...
Sold|$18,850
Victorian Scarab Ring
Located in New Orleans, LA
Nature and artistry converge in this extraordinarily rare 19th-century ring, which features a preserved iridescent green scarab beetle set within a richly detailed gold setting. Wond...
VivienneWestwood HandCut Moire CorsetStyle Velvet Red EveningCocktail Dress 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay for her "Dresse...
Lacloche Frères Gold and Diamond Pig Purse
By Lacloche Freres
Located in New Orleans, LA
Created by the renowned Parisian jewelers Lacloche Frères in collaboration with goldsmith Julien Duval, this delightful Belle Époque coin purse exemplifies the house’s exceptional ar...
18k Gold
$700
H 0.48 in Dm 0.75 in
1919 Colonial British Vanity Pill Box ten 1/4 Rupee Coins 917 Silver / 14.22 gr
Located in SE
1919 Antique British colonial period Pill Box wonderfully made as a stack of 10 British colonial Indian 1/4 Rupee coins of 917 purity Silver soldered and hollowed out in the cente...
Silver
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug brooch in delightful colors of red and purple set in silver. Fun to wear alone on a lapel or with companions on one's shoulder. The pin measures 1...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian GIA 19K Gold 1.21ctw Old Mine Diamond Blue Enamel Star Pendant
Located in New York, NY
GIA Original Early Victorian English Antique 19K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Blue Enamel Star Pendant Step back in time with this breathtaking GIA-certified Early Victorian celestia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian Heart Padlock Pendant, Bracelet Charm Clasp
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold Padlock 9ct Rose Gold circa 1910s Stamped 9ct This stunning vintage heart padlock is crafted from 9ct rose gold. This versatile piece can be worn as a pendant or u...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Gold, Lapis and Diamond Cleopatra Collar Necklace
By Jen Proudman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The CLEOPATRA: Lapis and Emerald Collar necklace Lapis Lazuli, Diamonds, 14k Gold What is the difference between a choker and a collar necklace? - a choker is a short necklace sty...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Gold Rattle Snake Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This bangle is modelled in 9 carat gold. The bangle is hollow so is light weight and comfortable to wear. The snake is a rattle snake with simple detail. Inner Diameter: 5.9cm Bang...
Gold
Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond brooch/pendant. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.10 carats, further highlighted by nine roun...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
Givers of fine gems enjoy surprise more than receivers, and women more than men. Find out what else our survey of 3,000 Americans revealed.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.
After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.