Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings objects Natural Garnet Cabochon - 20

Natural Garnet Cabochon - 20

with fine antique patina

may have been converted from a brooch in the distant past

Birmingham 1989

Ruby Cabochon

Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings objects Natural Garnet Cabochon - 20DATE: Victorian, circa 1870 A particularly cool pair of Memento Mori skull earrings dating from the mid Victorian period. The skulls are formed from enamel, and mounted in 15 karat gold. Since ancient times, people have reflected on the brevity of life: The Greek Stoic Epictetus told his students that when kissing their child, brother, or friend, they should remind themselves that they are mortal as do "those who stand behind men in their triumphs and