Memento Mori, from the LatinRemember you will die, is less a doom-laden prophecy, but instead an inducement to live every day to the full, as if it might be your last.

A reflection on lifes inevitable end, the NUDE Memento Mori collection takes a modern approach to the medieval mantra. Created by the Istanbul-based designer, Ali Bakova, this small skull-shaped ornament is cut from clear lead-free crystal with facets that explode in luminosity. The precise harmony of this piece culminates in a sculptural aesthetic at once functional and artistic.

Material: lead-free crystal.

Approximate size: 4″