The Skull & Drop Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Curios Collection, where natural history, memento mori symbolism and careful craftsmanship meet.
The design centres on a small skull form, recreated in sterling silver as a quiet symbol of memory, mortality and the beauty found in natural remains. Sculptural and slightly gothic, these earrings are designed for collectors who are drawn to jewellery with story, symbolism and a sense of the unusual.
These earrings are available with your choice of freshwater pearl or onyx drop. Freshwater pearls bring a soft organic lustre to the silver skull form, while onyx adds a darker, more dramatic contrast.
Materials: Sterling silver, with your choice of freshwater pearl or onyx drop.
Process: Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. Slight differences in texture, shape and pearl or gemstone character should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions:
3.5 cm total length.
Pearl or onyx drop: 0.8cm
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: What does skull jewellery symbolise?
A: Skull jewellery is often connected to memento mori traditions, which reflect on memory, mortality and the fleeting nature of life. In these earrings, the skull form becomes a quiet symbol of remembrance, transformation and natural beauty.
Q3: How do I clean the Skull & Drop Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because these earrings include a freshwater pearl or onyx drop, do not place the drop in silver dip. A silver dip may be used occasionally on the sterling silver skull only, following the product instructions carefully before rinsing and drying completely.
Q3: Are the Skull & Drop Earrings suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded box or velvet bag and is suited to collectors who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, symbolism and quiet gothic detail.
The Skull & Drop Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Curios Collection, where natural history, memento mori symbolism and careful craftsmanship meet.
The design centres on a small skull form, recreated in sterling silver as a quiet symbol of memory, mortality and the beauty found in natural remains. Sculptural and slightly gothic, these earrings are designed for collectors who are drawn to jewellery with story, symbolism and a sense of the unusual.
These earrings are available with your choice of freshwater pearl or onyx drop. Freshwater pearls bring a soft organic lustre to the silver skull form, while onyx adds a darker, more dramatic contrast.
Materials: Sterling silver, with your choice of freshwater pearl or onyx drop.
Process: Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. Slight differences in texture, shape and pearl or gemstone character should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions:
3.5 cm total length.
Pearl or onyx drop: 0.8cm
Explore more: View the Curios Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: What does skull jewellery symbolise?
A: Skull jewellery is often connected to memento mori traditions, which reflect on memory, mortality and the fleeting nature of life. In these earrings, the skull form becomes a quiet symbol of remembrance, transformation and natural beauty.
Q3: How do I clean the Skull & Drop Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because these earrings include a freshwater pearl or onyx drop, do not place the drop in silver dip. A silver dip may be used occasionally on the sterling silver skull only, following the product instructions carefully before rinsing and drying completely.
Q3: Are the Skull & Drop Earrings suitable as a gift?
A: Yes. Each piece is packaged in an Olivia Dryden Jewellery branded box or velvet bag and is suited to collectors who appreciate handmade jewellery with story, symbolism and quiet gothic detail.
