Ruby-Zoisite & Ruby – Heraldic Necklace – Memento Mori...

Ruby-Zoisite & Ruby – Necklace – Memento Mori Cross – Heraldic Christianity – Salvation and Victory over Darkness. This characterful necklace, with spiritual accents and a singular aesthetic, combines the chromatic richness of natural stones with the symbolic power of the Christian cross, in a composition evoking faith, human destiny and the hope of eternal life. It is composed of 93 beads of ruby-zoisite and ruby, carefully assembled in a harmonious alternation of shapes, colors and textures. Ruby-zoisite is distinguished by cubic beads with softened angles and multiple facets, revealing a remarkable diversity of tones. The intense green of zoisite blends with the reddish-violet inclusions of ruby and the naturally dark marbling in the stone, creating deep contrasts and a particularly expressive mineral-like appearance. The ruby, round faceted and with deep red tones, provides bright and warm touches to the overall piece. Its facets delicately catch the light and highlight the stronger nuances of the main stones. Discrete golden elements punctuate this composition, adding finesse and sparkle while highlighting the alternation of the stones. At the center of the necklace unfolds a large, finely openwork golden cross, whose slender silhouette and flared extremities evoke the aesthetics of ancient Christian crosses. Its arms feature an embossed ribbed pattern, while its vertical axis is adorned with a succession of five sculpted skulls, arranged from the intersection to the lower part of the pendant. The inscription “Deathly,” visible on the horizontal crossbar, reinforces the funeral and meditative character of this representation. The association of the cross and the skulls sits within the Memento Mori tradition, the Latin expression meaning “Remember that you are mortal.” In Christian spirituality, this representation recalls the ephemeral nature of earthly existence and invites meditation, humility and awareness of human destiny. However, the cross is not limited to the memory of finitude. It also embodies the sacrifice of Christ, Redemption, and the victory of life over death. Thus the skulls become symbols of the mortal condition, while the cross expresses the hope of salvation and Resurrection. A meeting between the fragility of human existence and the promise of eternal life, in a composition that is solemn, expressive and deeply symbolic. Specifications: Circular length: 70 cm Lower extension: 7.5 cm Ruby-zoisite: 47 faceted cubical beads – dimensions 8 × 8 mm and 6 × 6 mm Ruby: 46 round faceted beads – diameter 4 mm Golden Memento Mori Cross – adorned with five relief skulls – dimensions 75 × 40 × 6 mm Total weight: 79.32 g One-of-a-kind piece, carefully handcrafted and assembled. A presentation box and a protective pouch will be included. 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 the destination. Combined shipments: If you win multiple lots, please wait until the end of your auctions before completing the purchase so that combined shipping costs can be applied.

Estimate:£91.77

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