Hand drawn skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Hand drawn skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Hand drawn skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Hand drawn skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Hand drawn skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Hand drawn skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings
Skull and hourglass scrimshaw on variscite - earrings

Memento Mori Variscite Scrimshaw Sister Earrings

$3,679.00
ONE OF A KIND:Ships in 1-3 days

A single skull in India ink is adorned with thorny inclusions on earthy variscite drops in these handmade, one-of-a-kind memento mori Scrimshaw earrings. The striking earrings also feature an hourglass on the backside, evoking the mysteries of deep time and Mother Nature's ephemerality. 

Please note: These earrings are sisters, not twins. 

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The two ivory creek Variscite are a total of 25.4ct.

Scrimshaw hearkens back to sailors' crafts of the early 1800's. It is the art of engraving an illustration into porous materials such as shells, ivory, or soft gemstones. Scrimshaw involves carving a design into the material with a sharp scribe and filling the lines with India ink. Each scrimshaw piece is sealed with epoxy to protect the illustrations. All scrimshaw is hand-scribed by Hannah.

Each earring measures approx. 44mm from the top of the ear wire and weighs 5.4 grams. Each bead measures approx. 17x33mm.

Solid 18k yellow gold ear wires, bails, and bezels (trim around the stone) with solid bright sterling silver stone seats.

All metal has a matte finish.

All packages ship fully insured.  

For Domestic (US): 

We offer free shipping on orders over $300 and ship either via USPS or FedEx, depending on the size of the order. You can opt to pay for a faster shipping method at checkout. A signature is required at delivery. 

For International: 

We ship via DHL and, when possible, with a signature requirement. We are only able to ship to a limited number of countries. International customers are required to pay for all shipping and customs costs. 

For more information, please visit our Shipping page. International customers are required to pay for all shipping and customs costs. 

For more information, please visit our Shipping page.

PAYING IN INSTALLMENTS
We have partnered with several independent financing companies to provide you with more flexibility and options.
At check out, select either ‘Shop Pay Installments’, ‘Klarna‘, or ‘Afterpay‘ as your payment method to go through the application process. If your application is approved, these companies will allow you to pay in interest-free installments. To learn more about their terms and conditions, please visit their respective websites.
Once you check out with one of these independent financing companies, we will process your order as normal and send the jewelry you ordered when ready. You will continue to work directly with your financing company to make your installment payments. Please note these financing companies are separate from Hannah Blount Jewelry. As a result, we are not responsible for their actions or services.
Note: Depending on your geographic location and total amount due at check-out, only some of these independent financing companies may offer financing services to you.

THE ANATOMY OF SCRIMSHAW

Scrimshaw is the art of hand-engraving and inking illustrations into shells, turquoise, gemstones, and other natural materials. Each design is meticulously hand-drawn with a sharp scribe, scratched into the surface before ink is applied and the piece is polished- leaving pigment only within the etched lines. Layer by layer, hour by hour, the illustration builds depth and detail, transforming a historic technique into wearable art.

Dating back to 18th-century whalers, scrimshanders of yore passed long nights at sea by carving into cast-offs from their catch, using soot from oil lamps as ink. The longing that inspired these salty sailors, as each night of their long voyage passed, evolved into beautiful art that captured the romance of their yearning.

Set in solid silver or gold, these pieces balance delicate illustrations with durable construction, resulting in truly one-of-a-kind jewelry. Some are framed like miniature works of art, while others are suspended from simple bails for a more effortless, wearable feel.

In this modern interpretation of scrimshaw, Hannah uses India ink to hand-scribe each illustration into turquoise, shell, and other such natural materials. Inspired by Nantucket, a place long associated with this historic technique, her freehand illustrations commemorate nautical scenes from the ocean: a contemporary, artistic perspective to fine jewelry.

Each design captures ocean-inspired imagery, from nautical scenes and sailors’ stories to marine life, transforming illustration into narrative. These pieces act as wearable talismans, connecting past and present through storytelling, memory, and a deep connection to the sea.

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