Victorian Conch Skull Pendant rolled gold French hallmark

French hallmark

somewhat more interestingly

and dates from the turn of the 20th Century

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

Old European & Transitional cut diamonds -

Victorian Conch Skull Pendant rolled gold French hallmarkDATE: 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,