Swarovski Crystal Pearls Necklace in Turquoise with Skull Beads in Rose Gold 2x

Memento Mori is a Latin expression meaning "remember that you have to die". It originated in Ancient Rome as a reminder to Generals returning victorious from battles. To keep them from haughtiness and delusions of grandeur during their triumph parades home, a slave stationed behind the General would say "Respice post te. Hominem te memento" ("Look after you to the time after your death and remember you're [only] a man."). It was then reused during the medieval period and also related to the Ars Moriendi ("The Art of Dying") and related literature. Memento Mori has been an important part of ascetic disciplines as a means of perfecting the character by cultivating detachment and other virtues, and by turning the attention towards the immortality of the soul and the afterlife. In art, mementos mori are artistic or symbolic reminders of mortality.

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Swarovski Crystal Pearls, a perfect replica of genuine pearls, are the first pearls in the world with a crystal core and an innovative, silky smooth pearl coating. They are similar in weight and behaviour, adjust to skin temperature and are resistant to rubbing, scratching, perfume, perspiration and UV light. They are available in an extensive range of colours in a variety of shapes and sizes.

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Swarovski Crystal Beads, a large variety of sophisticated shapes and cuts in more than 50 colours and 15 trendy effects make Beads very popular Swarovski crystals. Their unique feature is a crystal clear hole that creates even more brilliance and colour intensity. Rounded edges on the hole entry and exit protect the thread and facilitate the application.

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