Early Victorian Coral Skull pearl It's Italian

It's Italian

The diamond appears to have been replaced at some stage

Condition: Great antique condition with light wear consistent with age and use

Amber has long been considered to have healing and magical powers

and the dull inscription letters were replaced with bright

Early Victorian Coral Skull pearl It's ItalianCool antique skull pendant dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1850. It's carved from a single piece of coral pale pink with orange banding and set with faceted blood red garnet eyes, gold pendant fittings, and a large, crenelated jump ring. Memento Mori: a gentle reminder that you will, one day, die. Era: Early Victorian, circa 1850 Size: 2. 6cm by 1. 8cm by 2. 2cm (height by width by depth) Jump ring: 1. 4cm Stones: Natural coral and almandine