Enamel Sugar Skull Pendant Necklace – 1980s – Gold Tone Day of the Dead

Playful with a touch of gothic glamour, this vintage 1980s sugar skull pendant necklace captures the colorful spirit of Día de los Muertos-inspired artistry. The finely detailed skull features glossy white French enamel accented with warm rose gold-plated details that highlight the eyes, nose, teeth, and decorative flourishes. Suspended from a delicate gold-filled chain, this unique piece is equal parts whimsical, edgy, and collectible.

Based on the maker's mark and comparable examples, this necklace is believed to be a Ritzy Couture design, celebrated for its fashion-forward enamel jewelry and distinctive motifs.

✔ Materials & Finish: 18K rose gold-plated pendant with French enamel; gold-filled chain (stamped 1/20 14K)

✔ Color: White enamel with rose gold accents

✔ Motif: Day of the Dead sugar skull / skeleton head

✔ Pendant Dimensions: Just under 1 inch tall × ½ inch wide

✔ Chain Length: 20 inches

✔ Closure: Spring ring clasp

✔ Condition: Excellent vintage condition with vibrant enamel and bright gold finish

✔ Maker: Believed to be Ritzy Couture based on maker's mark and comparable examples

✔ Hallmarks: Chain stamped 1/20 14K with additional maker's markings on the spring ring clasp

✔ Era: 1980s

✔ Construction Details: French enamel over 18K rose gold-plated pendant suspended from a gold-filled chain

Whether worn as a statement piece year-round or as the perfect finishing touch for Halloween, Día de los Muertos celebrations, or alternative fashion, this necklace offers a fun blend of vintage charm and modern edge. Its colorful enamel details and collectible design also make it a thoughtful gift for skull collectors, lovers of gothic jewelry, or anyone drawn to unique conversation pieces.

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