Skulls

Designs We Love: 17th Century Jean Rousseau Skull Watch

Craftsmanship is incredibly important to us as a company and as you probably know we also have a penchant for skull jewellery designs… so we simply had to

17th century silver skull watch by Jean Rousseau, shown closed and open to reveal its engraved dial

Craftsmanship is incredibly important to us as a company and as you probably know we also have a penchant for skull jewellery designs… so we simply had to share this extraordinary watch with you. A truly incredible piece, this Jean Rousseau skull watch was made in silver and brass in Genève, Switzerland back in the 17th century. If you want to catch a glimpse of it now you will find it on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Jean Rousseau skull watch was made in silver and brass in Geneve, Switzerland back in the 17th century

The heartbreak heart: a hand-painted plaster heart broken open to reach the piece inside

The giving

A heart they have to break

Every piece arrives in a Stephen Einhorn box. For the ones that should be remembered, we wrap the piece in soft cloth and seal it inside a plaster heart, hand painted in the colour you choose. To reach what is inside, they have to crack it open.

See the heartbreak heart
A jeweller at the bench in our London workshop

Personalised

Engraved by hand

Almost everything we make can be engraved by hand in our workshop: initials on the face of a signet, a date inside a ring, a line only they will understand. Engraved pieces cannot be returned, so if you are unsure of the size, order it plain and we will engrave it afterwards.

See engraving styles

Made here, sent from here

Shipping

US prices include duties, taxes and DHL delivery.

Made here

Dispatched direct from our London workshop.

Visit us

See the pieces at 210 Upper Street, Islington, or on a video call. Book an appointment