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The skull has never been only a symbol of death. Across history it has carried meanings of courage, remembrance, transformation and reflection. It endures because it does not give answers, but continues to hold space for the questions every generation returns to about life, time and meaning.
Humans have always turned objects into meaning. Across history, jewellery and personal items have carried identity, belief, memory and experience. These pieces explore why certain objects become emotionally significant, and how something small and physical can hold layers of personal story far beyond its material form.
Memento Mori did not begin as jewellery. It began as an idea people lived with, a quiet reminder woven through philosophy, art, and daily life. Over time, that idea took physical form, becoming objects that carried meaning as much as material. These pieces follow that transformation, from early symbolism to handcrafted jewellery shaped by memory, time, and intention.
A philosophy that began as a reminder of mortality still echoes through art, jewellery, and culture today. Memento Mori has moved through centuries of human history, shaping the way people think about time, presence, and meaning. These pieces trace how that idea evolved from philosophy into symbolism, and from symbolism into objects that people could wear, carry, and keep close.