Ruby-Zoisite & Ruby – The Cross of Vanities – Memento Mori – Memory

Ruby-Zoisite & Ruby – Memento Mori Necklace – Skull Cross – Memory, Dust, and Eternity. This characterful necklace, with a singular, solemn aesthetics, combines the chromatic richness of ruby-zoisite with the intensity of ruby, around an imposing gold cross adorned with multiple human skulls, evokes the fragility of existence and the passage toward eternity. The necklace is composed of 79 ruby-zoisite and ruby beads, presenting cubical shapes with softened edges and faceted round shapes. The ruby-zoisite beads reveal a remarkable diversity of hues, blending intense greens, purplish-pink to violet tones, and dark inclusions, creating natural contrasts and variations unique to each stone. Their faceted surfaces delicately catch the light, revealing the depth of colors and the mineral character of the piece. The faceted round ruby beads, in deep red tones, add warm touches that harmoniously contrast with the green and purplish hues of the ruby-zoisite. The whole is enhanced by golden intermediate beads, some finely worked with relief patterns, which emphasize the different sections of the necklace and enrich its composition with an elegant luminous touch. A Memento Mori cross in memory of the human condition. At the center of the necklace stands a finely worked gold cross, entirely composed of multiple human skulls sculpted in relief. Its design features a succession of skulls arranged vertically and across, forming the four arms of the cross. Each skull reveals highly expressive molding work, with deeply marked orbits, nasal cavities, jaws and teeth carefully drawn. The pronounced volumes, well-defined reliefs, and play of shadows give this pendant a striking presence, both mysterious and solemn. Specifications: Circular length: 70 cm Extension: 53 mm Gold Skull Cross - Memento Mori - dimensions: 45 x 22 x 8 mm Ruby-zoisite: 71 cube-shaped beads - dimensions: 6 x 6 mm and 8 x 8 mm Ruby: 8 faceted round beads - diameter: 8 mm Weight: 70.04 g Carefully handcrafted - One-of-a-kind piece. A presentation box and a protective pouch will be included. To know, The Memento Mori, In Christian tradition and art history, Memento Mori recalls the ephemeral nature of earthly life and invites reflection on death, humility, and the soul’s destiny. The skull, a symbol of the mortal condition of the human being, is also associated with spiritual meditation, detachment from worldly vanities, and awareness of the passing time. paired with the cross, a Christian symbol of the Passion and Resurrection, it can evoke a deeper dimension: death as a passage, the hope of salvation, and the promise of eternal life. The ruby-zoisite, Recognizable by its green and purplish-red hues, ruby-zoisite is traditionally associated with balance, vitality, and renewal. Its color contrasts symbolically evoke the union of life forces and transformation. The ruby, With its deep red tones, ruby has long been associated with strength, courage, and fervor. In a Christian symbolic reading, its color can also recall sacrifice, divine love, and the Passion of Christ. Shipping: Will be carefully protected and packaged to ensure shipment in optimal condition. Tracked shipping: France: Colissimo. European Union: UPS. Other international destinations: Colissimo International, depending on destination. Combined shipments: If you win multiple lots, please wait until the end of your auctions before paying the shipping charges, to allow, when possible, the consolidation of your purchases and the adjustment of shipping costs.

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