Early Victorian Coral Skull pearl and the dull inscription letters

and the dull inscription letters were replaced with bright

It's Italian

Marks: Stamped 9c (gold)

and the vibe is distinctly modernist minimal

Early Victorian Coral Skull pearl and the dull inscription lettersCool antique skull pendant dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1850. It's carved from a single piece of coral pale pink with orange banding and set with faceted blood red garnet eyes, gold pendant fittings, and a large, crenelated jump ring. Memento Mori: a gentle reminder that you will, one day, die. Era: Early Victorian, circa 1850 Size: 2. 6cm by 1. 8cm by 2. 2cm (height by width by depth) Jump ring: 1. 4cm Stones: Natural coral and almandine