Victorian Conch Skull Pendant rolled gold with white satiny lustre displaying

with white satiny lustre displaying subtle pink and green overtones as it shimmers in the light

and dates from the turn of the 20th Century

Old European & Transitional cut diamonds -

Adding to this a few more facets around the girdle gives a mazarin cut

An unusual (but fascinating) perspective can be found in John Wood's The Origin of Building (1741)

Victorian Conch Skull Pendant rolled gold with white satiny lustre displayingDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A cool antique Memento Mori skull pendant, carved from a single piece of natural white conch. It dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860 and displays waves of pink and cream throughout the head. The eyes are deeply set back with hand carved teeth and nose. With gold fittings to wear as a pendent or charm. As well as looking badass, the skull symbolizes memento mori. The concept of Memento Mori, remember that you will die,