Lava stone - 3 worked skulls - Memento Mori - Indestructible strength - 925 silver clasp - Necklace with pendant

Lava stone necklace adorned with three skulls - Memento Mori.
Protection, strength, and courage.

The skull is the sacred seat of the soul, the indestructible temple of consciousness, and the ultimate reminder of our shared humanity. Far from being a dark omen, it embodies in high initiatory traditions the victory of the spirit over matter and the preservation of ancestral memory.
The motif of the Triple Skull acts as an omniscient sentinel: one face contemplates the wisdom of the past, the central one masters the action of the present, and the third scrutinizes the promises of the future.

This talisman channels a fierce and immediate protective energy. By wearing these guardians, you activate an impenetrable shield against illusions, lies, and irrational fears.
The trinity of faces creates an extended field of vigilance, pushing back harmful influences and asserting your presence with silent authority.

This necklace is the perfect companion for those who live with intensity, face life's challenges with courage, and wish to display their strong character while cultivating their inner energy.

Dimensions :
- Length of the necklace: 53.8 cm.
- weight: 73g.
Lava stone beads: 0.85 cm (average).
Main skull in silvered metal: 1.8 x 1.2 x 2 cm (approximately) (without the attachment).
- Lateral skulls in silvered metal: 1.2 x 0.8 x 1.4 cm.
Stamped sterling silver 925 spring clasp. Sterling silver 925 ring.
Mounted on a Japanese steel wire coated with nylon.
Necklace carefully handcrafted by hand.

The skull may refer to Memento Mori.

Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning 'Remember that you will die,' a formula from medieval Christianity. Expressing the vanity of earthly life, it refers to the 'art of dying,' or Ars moriendi. It implies an ethic of detachment.

Its origin dates back to Greco-Roman antiquity. During the time of Imperial Rome, when an emperor or a general returned to Rome after a successful campaign (military or political), he would travel through the streets on a chariot surrounded by a crowd, who greeted him with applause and honors. Behind him, on the chariot, a man would constantly whisper: 'Memento Mori'.
It was actually a piece of advice, a rule of life: to remind the hero that his life was exactly like that of every human, and to continue and sustain his triumphs, he must remain humble and honest.

Fascinating, the art of Memento Mori also holds the power to remind us that any worry about death is futile. What could we fear from something we will not experience? Death is a non-event, whose only lesson is to honor life. Or as Marcus Aurelius said: 'Remember how precious the privilege of living, breathing, and being happy is. The perfection of our conduct lies in using each day we live as if it were our last, and never harboring impatience, languor, or falsehood. We must nourish the soul with the wisdom that comes from accepting death.'

Other meanings of the skull

Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and the Aztecs used the skull as a symbol of the cycle of death and rebirth.
- In the 15th century, people began to adorn themselves with anything that reminded them of their mortality — including skulls and skeletons — creating what is called 'memento mori.' Queen Victoria adopted this idea and launched the trend of commemorative jewelry, which, rather than marking the inevitability of death, commemorated the memory of a loved one who had passed away;
In a more recent era, skulls have been depicted with wings (symbolizing freedom in the sense of liberation from their physical form into a freer spiritual form).

Lava stone, derived from volcanic fire, is renowned for its grounding properties, its ability to absorb tensions, and to release a stable and comforting energy. It strengthens the mind, boosts vitality, and helps overcome challenges with calmness and determination.

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Precious stones are generally treated to enhance color or clarity. No research has been conducted regarding this specific object.
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