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Skull necklace | sterling silver
The bony case that protects the brain and anchors the face — 22 bones fused by sutures into one of the most structurally complex objects in the human body.
The Anatomy of the Skull
The adult skull is composed of 22 bones divided into the cranium (8 bones enclosing the brain: frontal, parietal ×2, temporal ×2, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid) and the facial skeleton (14 bones). At birth, many of these are separate plates connected by fibrous fontanelles, allowing the skull to deform during delivery and the brain to grow rapidly in infancy. They fuse progressively, with the major cranial sutures — coronal, sagittal, and lambdoid — closing by early adulthood. The skull base contains numerous foramina through which cranial nerves and blood vessels pass; the foramen magnum, the largest, is where the brainstem transitions to the spinal cord.
A Meaningful Gift for Science Lovers
A piece for anatomists, medical students, and anyone who appreciates the engineering of the human head.
- For the anatomist, osteologist, or medical student who works with cranial anatomy
- For a neurosurgeon or maxillofacial surgeon who operates within the skull
- For a forensic scientist or anthropologist who reads skulls for age, sex, and ancestry
- As a distinctive piece for anyone who finds the skull as fascinating as it is iconic
Comes in a gift box. Free worldwide shipping.
Complete the Set
- Skull necklace | gold vermeil
- Skull with vessels necklace | silver
- Voronoi skull necklace | silver
- Mandible necklace | silver
- Sphenoid bone necklace | silver
FAQ
Q: Why is the skull used as a symbol in anatomical art?
A: The skull is the ultimate anatomical icon because it is instantly recognizable, completely symmetrical, and represents both mortality and the housing of consciousness. It appears in art, medicine, and memento mori symbolism across centuries.
Q: Is a skull necklace appropriate for someone in medicine or neuroscience?
A: Very much so. The skull represents the center of the nervous system and appears throughout medical history, anatomy museums, and teaching traditions.
Q: What is the pendant size and what chain comes with it?
A: Sterling silver pendant on a 45cm (18-inch) sterling silver chain. Delivered via DHL Express worldwide.
Human Anatomy
Anatomical wonders have never been so elegantly articulated. Our anatomical collection embodies the intricate and awe-inspiring structures that make us who we are. From DNA double helices to neuronal networks, our pieces don't merely imitate—they interpret. The collection serves as a tangible tribute to the hidden beauty within us all, elevating the realms of biology and medicine into wearable art. With exquisite attention to detail, each piece is a dialogue between form and function, revealing the enigmatic eloquence of the human body.
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