Original, distinctive design with exquisite features and fantastic artwork. A rare piece constructed with the highest materials and craftsmanship. 925 Stamped, in excellent new condition Top dimension 23 mm. Total weight around 21-23 grams Pendant weight around 1213 grams Chain weight around 9-10 grams memento mori skull pendant crafted of sterling silver. One of the most famous memento mori symbols is a skull over a book on the top of the pendant. The phrase memento mori, which means remember that you must die, is written around the symbol. a piece of art, like a skull, created to serve as a constant reminder of mortality. The hourglass with wings up and the skull on either side of the ring are both incredibly evocative symbols. These symbols are linked to permanence, the past, the present, and the transient. The hourglass is a metaphor for life for individuals who are aware of how frail the planet is. It came to signify both life and death because it was the only symbol that could simultaneously reflect both the past and the present. It was also utilized to inspire a fear of death in people since its sands would flow regardless of the conditions around it, just as a persons life will end steadily regardless of their good or bad conduct.