By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Wendy has long been inspired by skulls, as artists have been for centuries. This type of jewelry is known by the Latin phrase “Memento mori” -- “remember you are mortal.” Wendy interprets it as a call to live life to its fullest. This one-of-kind piece took highly skilled artisans months to create. The onyx was hand-carved in Germany in collaboration with Wendy's goldsmith in New York City, who provided to-the-millimeter measurements. The artist hid diamonds inside the shank, behind the skull, for the ultimate in covert luxury –- a treat intended only for the owner’s eyes, or those confidantes who are let in on the secret.
18k yellow gold, satin finish.
Hand-carved onyx skull...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Onyx Dome Rings
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...