An owl sits on top of this one, and it is the first thing you notice.
The Santa Muerte Portrait Pendant is a large plaque with a 3D owl perched on the crest — a fully modelled bird standing above the frame rather than carved into it, which is what gives the piece its outline. The owl is her companion in the iconography, and here it is treated as sculpture in its own right.
The frame is pierced acanthus scrollwork, deep and openwork, curling out past the rectangle on all four sides so the edge never runs straight.
Inside, Santa Muerte stands full-length in a crowned veil, the skull face turned out, her robe falling in heavy folds to the foot of the plate. She holds the scythe in one hand with the shaft running the full height and the blade curving over her shoulder, and the globe in the other. A finely textured ground fills the space behind her.
The finish sets a satin figure against the textured field with the scrollwork left bright, and the depth of the frame means the plate reads as three separate layers.
At 59.2mm by 49.2mm and 78g in 18K it takes a chain up to 7mm.
Santa Muerte is the folk saint of the last resort — petitioned for protection, healing and safe return by people the official church does not reach. The scythe cuts, the globe says her reach has no edges.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Sculpted Owl on the Crest – A fully modelled bird standing above the frame
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Pierced Scrollwork Frame – Openwork acanthus curling past the rectangle on all sides
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Full Attributes – Scythe running the height of the plate, globe in the other hand
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Three Reading Layers – Bright frame, textured ground, satin figure
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Solid Gold Throughout – No stones and no plating
Chain not included.
Made to order, turnaround time is typically 2-4 weeks.
Specifications
| Dimensions |
59.2mm × 49.2mm (2.33” × 1.94”), not including bail |
| Chain Fit |
Up to 7mm |
| Chain |
Not included |
Estimated Weight by Purity
| Purity |
Approx. Weight |
| 10K |
58.5g |
| 14K |
66.3g |
| 18K |
78.0g |
| 22K |
90.7g |
| 24K |
97.5g |
Approximate Weight Notice
Due to the handcrafted nature of our jewelry and natural variations in gold alloys, listed weights are approximate. Minor differences may occur from piece to piece. These variations are a normal part of fine jewelry production and reflect the individuality of each item. For any changes or questions, please use the "Custom Work" page.
