Few symbols have logged more hours than the skull. Across ancient cultures and mythologies, it has represented mortality and protection, power and gratitude, the structure of life and the mystery of what follows. All that symbolic weight, concentrated into a tiny charm you could rest on a fingertip.
This skull is hand-carved from freshwater pearl, which produces a surface that is luminous, softly translucent, and unmistakably bone-like in the best possible way. Gold and white diamonds accent the design, their precise flash creating an interesting contrast against the organic glow of the pearl.
Wear it solo as a focal point with real depth behind it, or layer it with other Maura Green pieces or talisman-style pendants to build something that tells your particular story.
Cold Hard Facts:
- Material: freshwater pearl
- Metal: 14K yellow gold
- Gem accents: round brilliant cut white diamonds
- Pendant dimensions: approximately 18mm x 9.5mm
- Bail interior diameter: approximately 4.5mm
- Pendant only. Please inquire about chain options.
FAQ
Does this come with a chain?
No. This listing is for the pendant only. Reach out and we'll sort it out.
Will my pendant look exactly like the one in the photo?
Close, but not identical, and that's genuinely part of what you're buying. Monitor settings, browser configurations, and device screens add further variability to what you see online. The organic quality of carved pearl is something that tends to read better in person than on a screen.
What makes freshwater pearl an unusual choice for a skull pendant?
Most skull pendants work with stone: chalcedony, onyx, labradorite. Carving a skull from freshwater pearl produces something different entirely.
Is this a good gift?
For the right person, genuinely yes. Someone who collects talismanic jewelry, appreciates handcrafted pieces, or connects to the skull's layered symbolism will find this pendant memorable in the way that most jewelry gifts aren't. It works for birthdays, milestone moments, or any occasion where you want to give something with real substance behind it.
Who is Maura Green?
Maura Green is the designer behind this piece and others in our collection. Her work occupies the space where wearable art and fine jewelry overlap: thoughtfully designed, made from materials that do something interesting, and built for people who want their jewelry to have a point of view. We carry her work because it meets our standards for both originality and craft.
Can Alara help me if I'm not in Bozeman, Montana?
Yes, and we do it regularly. Phone, email, video chat, webchat: we're set up to help wherever you are.
