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Mighty Hand
Skeleton Hand Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Mighty Hand, Skeleton Hand Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20"
Arunima
For a spooky addition to your jewelry wardrobe, this unisex necklace is presented by Arunima. She works with Indian artisans, who craft the sterling silver pendant in the shape of a skeleton's hand.
(24)
$69.99Artist: Arunima
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Complex Skull
Taxco Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Complex Skull, Taxco Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 27.5"
Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
Inspired by Day of the Dead imagery, Mexican artisan Oscar Figueroa Escorcia designs a beautiful pendant necklace. Detailed with intricate floral motifs, a skull is crafted of sterling silver after... read more
(612)
$84.99Artist: Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
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Skeletal Matador Dance
Day of the Dead Signed Matador Skeletons Necklace
Skeletal Matador Dance, Day of the Dead Signed Matador Skeletons Necklace
Length: 16.75"
Roy Nilson
The artistry evoked by Day of the Dead thrives all year long, inspiring Roy Nilson to design this necklace featuring endearing skeletons. He is dressed in traditional bullfighter attire, she in a... read more
(110)
$359.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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Calavera la Comadre
Sterling Silver Floral Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Calavera la Comadre, Sterling Silver Floral Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 22.75"
Angel Ortiz
Known as calavera la comadre, or "midwife skull," the pendant of this necklace is crafted from Taxco sterling silver. The grinning skull features smaller skulls within its eyes, its head... read more
(54)
$89.99Artist: Angel Ortiz
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Hypnotic Borneo
Hand Carved Wood and Bone Macrame Necklace
Hypnotic Borneo, Hand Carved Wood and Bone Macrame Necklace
Length: 14.5"
Andi Rachmansyah
Natural textures and subtle color combine in a necklace of stunning beauty. Carved by hand, this necklace by Andi Rachmansyah depicts a mesmerizing spiral. Dark sono wood contrasts with polished bone... read more
(84)
$23.99Artist: Andi Rachmansyah
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Skull Between the Stones
Sterling Silver and Lava Stone Skull Necklace from Mexico
Skull Between the Stones, Sterling Silver and Lava Stone Skull Necklace from Mexico
Length: 19.25"
Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
Carrying on the tradition of Taxco silversmithing, Mexican artisan Oscar Figueroa Escorcia crafts a skull pendant of sterling silver, accentuating it with a combination of finishes. This pendant... read more
(612)
$59.99Artist: Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
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Catrina and the Flowers
Catrina Silver Choker Day of the Dead Jewelry Collection
Catrina and the Flowers, Catrina Silver Choker Day of the Dead Jewelry Collection
Length: 14.25"
Maria Belen Nilson
Ever elegant, Catrina poses among flowers and bones in a brilliant necklace designed by Maria Belén Nilson. The necklace is crafted of sterling silver and detailed with oxidized accents that recalls... read more
(110)
$289.99Artist: Maria Belen Nilson
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Skeletal Hat Dance
Mexican Day of the Dead Sterling Silver Link Necklace
Skeletal Hat Dance, Mexican Day of the Dead Sterling Silver Link Necklace
Length: 18.25"
Roy Nilson
The artistry evoked by Day of the Dead thrives all year long, inspiring Roy Nilson to design a necklace featuring endearing skeletons. Dressed in traditional Mexican costumes, they dance and charm in... read more
(110)
$379.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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Deadly Charm
Rainbow Moonstone and Amethyst Skull Necklace from Indonesia
Deadly Charm, Rainbow Moonstone and Amethyst Skull Necklace from Indonesia
Length: 20"
Nyoman Rena
By Indonesia's Nyoman Rena, this pendant necklace adds a deadly charm to any wardrobe. A skull is crafted of gleaming sterling silver with two eyes of rainbow moonstone and one eye of purple amethyst.... read more
(1900)
$59.99Artist: Nyoman Rena
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Sweet Life
Multi-Gemstone Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Sweet Life, Multi-Gemstone Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 17.75"
Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
In celebration of life, this Day of the Dead skull serves as a reminder of the connection between the living and the dead. Mexican artisan Oscar Figueroa Escorcia, who works with a passion for... read more
(612)
$49.99Artist: Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
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Conch Catrina
Purple Quartz Catrina Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Conch Catrina, Purple Quartz Catrina Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 17.5"
Rosa Rojo
Crafted from sterling silver, the classic skull of la Catrina calavera, symbolizing the Day of the Dead, is split into two halves to form the pendant of this necklace. Mexican artisan Rosa Rojo... read more
(15)
$179.99Artist: Rosa Rojo
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Pretty Calavera
Hand Painted Catrina Necklace
Pretty Calavera, Hand Painted Catrina Necklace
Length: 18"
Edith Orozco
Artisan Edith Orozco in Mexico molds paper pulp to create the charming skull pendant of this necklace; she likes to think of her pieces as "portable sculptures". Once dry, the pendant is... read more
(4)
$19.99Artist: Edith Orozco
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Laughing Skull
Silver Skull Pendant on Chain Necklace from Peru
Laughing Skull, Silver Skull Pendant on Chain Necklace from Peru
Length: 23.5"
Cristian Davila
To be able to laugh at death is a very healthy thing. This fine silver pendant necklace features a skull that neither mourns or belittles our ultimate fate. It is the creation of Peruvian silversmith... read more
(16)
$189.99Artist: Cristian Davila
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Dark Green Skull
Dark Green Jade Day of the Dead Necklace
Dark Green Skull, Dark Green Jade Day of the Dead Necklace
Length: 20"
Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Carved from polished Guatemalan jade, a skull appears with features etched by hand. Zandra Lorena Sajbin pays tribute to the Day of the Dead with this handsome necklace. The pendant is a natural deep... read more
(540)
$49.99$44.99Artist: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
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King Skull
Crowned Skull Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
King Skull, Crowned Skull Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Length: 21"
Asmara Putra
Centering a sterling silver borobudur chain, a crowned skull commands attention. The detailed skull pendant is enhanced with selective oxidation. Asmara Putra in Bali designs the necklace.
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$97.99Artist: Asmara Putra
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Cempazuchitl Skull
Day of the Dead Silver Necklace with Garnet and Quartz
Cempazuchitl Skull, Day of the Dead Silver Necklace with Garnet and Quartz
Length: 19.5"
Flora Maria
Mexico's famed Day of the Dead traditions inspire the fantastic design of this necklace by Flora María. The sterling silver skull pendant is adorned with cempazúchitl (marigolds) in the eyes and... read more
(82)
$99.99Artist: Flora Maria
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Lovely Catrina
Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Black Cotton Cord Necklace
Lovely Catrina, Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Black Cotton Cord Necklace
Length: 12"
Estuardo Jimenez
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... read more
(54)
$79.99Artist: Estuardo Jimenez
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Mystic Skull
Men's Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Necklace from India
Mystic Skull, Men's Sterling Silver Skull Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 20"
Arunima
Mystic in its elegance, a grinning skull forms the pendant of this men's necklace from India. Arunima presents this men's accessory, which is crafted from sterling silver with a striking combination... read more
(24)
$74.99Artist: Arunima
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Pretty Catrina
Hand Painted Catrina Skull Necklace
Pretty Catrina, Hand Painted Catrina Skull Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Edith Orozco
Artisan Edith Orozco in Mexico molds paper pulp to create the charming skull pendant of this necklace; she likes to think of her pieces as "portable sculptures". Once dry, the pendant is... read more
(4)
$27.99Artist: Edith Orozco
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Blue Butterfly Calavera
Hand Painted Skull Necklace with Butterflies
Blue Butterfly Calavera, Hand Painted Skull Necklace with Butterflies
Length: 16.25"
Edith Orozco
Mexican artisan Edith Orozco molds paper pulp to create the charming skull pendant of this necklace; she likes to think of her pieces as "portable sculptures". Once dry, the pendant is... read more
(4)
$25.99Artist: Edith Orozco
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Deadly Love
Skull Necklace in Taxco Sterling Silver
Deadly Love, Skull Necklace in Taxco Sterling Silver
Length: 17.25"
Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
Covered with tiny hearts, this deadly calavera has nothing but love for you. The skull pendant is crafted from Taxco sterling silver by Mexican master jewelry artisan Oscar Figueroa Escorcia. It... read more
(612)
$49.99Artist: Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
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Single Owl
Sterling Silver Owl Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Single Owl, Sterling Silver Owl Pendant Necklace from Mexico
Length: 0.2"
Marco Molina
By Mexican artisan Marco Molina, this pendant necklace will make a watchful companion wherever it goes. The pendant is crafted of sterling silver in the form of an owl's face. Sterling cable chain... read more
(46)
$49.99Artist: Marco Molina
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Skeleton Glitz
Handcrafted Gold Plated Cubic Zirconia Skeleton Necklace
Skeleton Glitz, Handcrafted Gold Plated Cubic Zirconia Skeleton Necklace
Length: 15.75"
Albert Ickenroth
Albert Ickenroth creates an intriguing necklace that features a grinning skull. Set with sparkling cubic zirconia, the sterling silver pendant and chain are bathed in 22k gold.
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$79.99Artist: Albert Ickenroth
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Monarch Butterfly Calavera
Butterfly Skull Pendant Necklace
Monarch Butterfly Calavera, Butterfly Skull Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Edith Orozco
Mexican artisan Edith Orozco molds paper pulp to create the charming skull pendant of this necklace; she likes to think of her pieces as "portable sculptures". Once dry, the pendant is... read more
(4)
$25.99Artist: Edith Orozco
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Starry-Eyed Skull
Handmade Molded Paper Skull Necklace
Starry-Eyed Skull, Handmade Molded Paper Skull Necklace
Length: 18"
Edith Orozco
Artisan Edith Orozco in Mexico molds paper pulp to create the charming skull pendant of this necklace; she likes to think of her pieces as "portable sculptures". Once dry, the pendant is... read more
(4)
$19.99Artist: Edith Orozco
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Beautiful Catrina
Adjustable Skull Pendant Necklace
Beautiful Catrina, Adjustable Skull Pendant Necklace
Length: 17.75"
Edith Orozco
Artisan Edith Orozco in Mexico molds paper pulp to create the charming skull pendant of this necklace; she likes to think of her pieces as "portable sculptures". Once dry, the pendant is... read more
(4)
$27.99Artist: Edith Orozco
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Bright Calavera
Black Skull Pendant Necklace
Bright Calavera, Black Skull Pendant Necklace
Length: 18.5"
Edith Orozco
Mexican artisan Edith Orozco molds paper pulp to create the charming skull pendant of this necklace; she likes to think of her pieces as "portable sculptures". Once dry, the pendant is... read more
(4)
$25.99Artist: Edith Orozco
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Skull with Treasure
Taxco Sterling Silver Mexican Skull Necklace with Gemstones
Skull with Treasure, Taxco Sterling Silver Mexican Skull Necklace with Gemstones
Length: 17.75"
Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
"Who says you can't take it with you?" asks this Taxco sterling silver skull by Oscar Figueroa Escorcia. Inspired by decorations for Day of the Dead, this elegant skeletal face is covered... read more
(612)
$119.99Artist: Oscar Figueroa Escorcia
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
How do I know if my necklace is handmade?
Handmade necklaces are incomparable works of wearable art. Each one is unique in shape, color, size and design. Artisans from across the globe offer their own distinctive style of craftsmanship. In India, the vibrant colored gemstones have become a signature fashion statement. Balinese jewelry is characterized by ornate sterling tendrils set with tiny silver spheres. In Brazil, womens necklaces are often sleek and contemporary, with gemstones chosen for their particular energies. Many jewelry designs from Bali and Central America feature hand-knotted macram, such as that used in Guatemalas popular friendship bracelets. Handmade finishes may show variations in metal patterns. No two natural gemstones share the same characteristics. Each necklace holds its own individualistic sense of beauty, making it evident that it was crafted by hand. Some even bear the artisans signature.
What makes a necklace eco-friendly?
Sustainable necklaces are designed with reusable materials, and each culture makes use of the objects and materials most readily at hand. For example, many Andean, Central American and Thai artists use repurposed wood. West African artisans use recycled paper, and beads of recycled glass or plastic. In Thailand, Mexico and Bali, coconut shells are often used. Indian artists sometimes repurpose silk from saris. And Brazilian artists collect discarded zippers and soda pop-tops to crochet into stunning, eco-friendly designs.
What are the classic techniques for making women’s necklaces?
Many artisans the world over work in lost wax. They sculpt the image they want in wax, encase it in a mold, and pour molten silver or gold into it. The wax melts and flows out, leaving only the precious metal. However some artisans in Peru specialize in handmade silver and gold filigree, and some Balinese necklaces feature chains that are handwoven from slender metal strands. Karen hill tribe artisans in Thailand often use manual tools to stamp decorative motifs on fine silver. Other techniques include macram, beaded or gemstone strands, hammered metals, and carved wood or bone.
What are the most common materials for making women’s necklaces?
Precious metals and natural gemstones are the most popular materials for women's necklaces. Silver, gold and brass all provide durability as well as beauty. Artisans also utilize local materials that can include coconut shells, bamboo, bright African print fabrics, ceramic beads, natural amber, carved bone and bull horn. Both Peru and Mexico have rich silver mines and silver is used for traditional jewelry as well as contemporary designs.
What is the best way to wear women’s necklaces?
Women's necklaces are versatile and come in many styles and lengths. They can be layered or worn alone as a statement piece. Many designs go with everything from jeans to office wear or an evening out on the town. The best thing about jewelry is that its a customizable form of expression that provides a sense of luxury and individuality.
What are the signs of a well-made necklace?
When assessing the workmanship of a necklace, its helpful to pay attention to certain characteristics. For example, quality necklaces are balanced designs that rest comfortably around the neck. Clasps are secure and work well, and gemstones and beads are properly set. The precious metals should be nicely finished, and beads should not be too tightly strung. Well-made necklaces reflect excellent craftsmanship and attractive materials.
Are there specific cultural symbols used in womens necklaces?
Each culture celebrates its rich jewelry-making history through specific symbols and styles. For example, traditional West African beads, which adorn many necklaces from the region, each have a story and a specific occasion when they are worn. Others may feature the Ghanian adinkra symbols, which convey popular wisdom. In ancient Andean civilizations, the leaders apparel and jewelry showed their rank and also incorporated religious symbols. Similarly, necklaces from Bali often depict deities from the Hindu pantheon. In India, a womans jewelry is linked to her status in society and may depict Hindu gods as well as mantra symbols such as the omkara, the root of all sounds and the emblem of the Most High. Angel necklaces and harmony ball necklaces are often worn by pregnant women in Bali and in Mexico. The pendant makes a delicate bell sound, thought to soothe the mother and the baby she is carrying. Some believe it summons a guardian angel, thus making it a symbol of loving protection.
Featured Reviews on Day of the Dead Necklaces
Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Complex Skull'
By Sarah
Beautifully crafted...
These is such a gorgeous pendant!!! Looking forward to wearing it during Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico in a few weeks. Thanks, Oscar!
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Quartz pendant necklace, 'Conch Catrina'
By Cara
Edgy without being too obvious!
I love the look of the necklace. People cannot see the skull without taking a second glance. My grandmother was from Mexico, and this is a memento to her life.
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Jade pendant necklace, 'Dark Green Skull'
By Ted
Wife loves it
You really cannot go wrong with anything skull for my wife. She loves this piece, and being an x-ray tech, it fits in at work as well.
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Oscar Figueroa Escorcia Sterling silver jewelry
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