Lava stone - Wisdom of the Cycles – Sacred Skull Pendant...

Ornate necklace with an intricately worked skull - Memento Mori. Wisdom of the Cycles – Sacred Skull Medallion. Spiritual immortality, humility and wisdom. This necklace is a talisman of the depths, an ancient symbol that blends the mysteries of death, transformation and forbidden knowledge. The skull, mirror of the inevitable end, reminds us that all life is fleeting, but also that every end contains a seed of rebirth. This is the heart of the memento mori message: to remember that one must die in order to better choose how to live. Around and through this skull, a winding serpent entwines itself, an archaic symbol of occult knowledge, immortality and metamorphosis. It moves between darkness and light, between the shadow of oblivion and the clarity of awakening. In this marriage of bone and scales lies a silent pact: that of the initiate who accepts the unknown, who walks with death to better embrace life. This powerful jewel embodies the soul of those who seek truth beyond appearances, who do not fear cycles or forgotten truths. Mystical, protective, transcendent, it is a silent reminder that within every ending sleeps a beginning. Dimensions: - necklace length: 57.5 cm. - weight: 73 g. - lava stone beads: 0.8 cm (approximately). - Massively crafted silver-toned skull in worked metal: 3.7 x 2 x 2.6 cm. Superb quality. - Spring clasp stamped Silver 925. Silver ring 925. Mounted on a nylon-coated Japanese steel thread. - Necklace carefully handmade. The skull may refer to Memento Mori. Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning “Remember that you will die,” a formulation of medieval Christianity. Expressing the vanity of earthly life, it refers to the “art of dying,” or Ars moriendi. It implies an ethics of detachment. Its origin goes back to Greco-Roman antiquity. In the time of the Roman Empire, when an emperor or general returned to Rome after a successful campaign (military or political), he would ride through the streets on a chariot surrounded by a crowd, received with applause and honors. Behind him, on the chariot, a man would constantly whisper: “Memento Mori.” It was, in fact, a piece of advice, a rule of life: to remind the hero that his life was exactly like that of every human, and to perpetuate and safeguard his triumphs, he must stay humble and honest. Fascinating, the Memento Mori art also holds the power to remind us that any anxiety about death is futile. What could we fear from something we are not going to 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 consists in using every day we live as if it were our last, and never to be impatient, languid, or false. We must nourish the soul with the wisdom that comes from accepting death.” Other meanings of the skull: - Ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Aztecs used the skull as a symbol of the cycle of death and rebirth; - In the 15th century, people began ornamenting themselves with anything that reminded them of mortality—even skulls and skeletons—creating what is called “memento mori.” Queen Victoria revived this idea and launched the trend of commemorative jewelry which, instead of marking the inevitability of death, commemorated the memory of a loved one who had died; - In a more recent era, skulls have been depicted with wings (symbolizing freedom in the sense of release from the dead from their physical form into a freer spiritual form). Power of lava stone: the natural magnetism of lava stone positively influences and protects the wearer, granting strength and courage to face daily challenges. A stone for psychological reconstruction, it helps recover from traumas and master negative and excessive emotions such as anger. The photos were shot under LED lighting with dedicated photographic equipment to faithfully reproduce the details, reliefs and nuances of the object. Some precious and semi-precious stones may be subjected to traditional treatments intended to enhance their color or transparency. No specific gemological examination was performed on this piece. Shipping: Each item is carefully prepared, safeguarded with care and shipped in a tracked package to ensure secure transport. ✦✦✦ COLLECTOR’S ADVANTAGE: GROUP YOUR PURCHASES ✦✦✦ Have you spotted several items in this sale? Take the opportunity to combine your acquisitions. To benefit from a single shipment and a single shipping fee, simply wait for all your auctions to end before proceeding to payment. The Catawiki platform will automatically group your purchases on a single invoice. 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