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Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Black Cotton Cord Necklace, "Lovely Catrina"

Product ID: 310182

Inspired by the etching of a well-dressed skeleton created by Mexican illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada in 1913, Guatemalan artisan Estuardo Jimenez... more

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Inspired by the etching of a well-dressed skeleton created by Mexican illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada in 1913, Guatemalan artisan Estuardo Jimenez creates a necklace with a handmade sterling silver skull pendant. The original drawing, called La Calavera Catrina, had the skeleton wearing a large and ornate hat and was meant as a satire of Mexicans who wished to emulate upper-class Europeans. This Catrina has an engraved leaf and flower head covering rather than a hat and hangs from black cotton cord. Openwork gives the skull the appearance of facial features. The necklace can be made longer or shorter using the sliding knot on the cord.

  • 5 grams
  • 0.17 oz
  • 30.48 cm min L - x 62.23 cm max L
  • 12" min L - x 24.5" max L
  • 2 mm W
  • 2 mm W
  • Pendant(s): 3.8 cm L x 2.1 cm W
  • Pendant(s): 1.5" L x 0.8" W

  • 925 sterling silver, cotton cord
  • Adjustable
  • High polish finish
  • Sliding knot
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 310182
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
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Estuardo Jimenez
Estuardo Jimenez

Central America

Sterling silver and jade jewelry

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Melissa

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Dec 17, 2023

Heartfelt Jade Treasures”

The elegant simplicity of these delicate hearts of jade delighted and drew me in. Sweet and simple. Jade is sacred and precious. One of my first pieces of jewelry was a jade ring at age 16; I am now 70 and cherish the stone as always. Your artistry is creative and simultaneously expressive. I am grateful for your cultural contributions. Blessings, Dr. Melissa

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Lisa

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Sep 10, 2023

LOVE THIS RING”

I just received this today! Sunday, at 430. I absolutely LOVE it! It is more beautiful than I can describe. I am so happy with it. Thank you to the wonderfully talented artist for creating this.

To wear every day
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Sarah

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Jul 13, 2023

Present for my mom”

These are beautiful. I bought them as a gift for my mom and she loved them!

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