Memento Mori Pendant

This necklace is part of Serpentine's collection of original jewelry designs which were first lovingly hand carved from wax then cast locally in sterling silver. Featuring a serpent eating its own tail (ouroboros) entwined around a skull. It is on a sterling silver chain and is finished with a silver spring clasp and brass hexagon loop. Inspired by antique memento mori jewelry which was worn as a reminder that all things must die. Because skulls are a symbol of mortality and the preciousness of life it might be worn as a reminder to live your life to the fullest. The charm measures just over 1" tall and just shy of 1" across. The chain is 18" long.