{"product_id":"boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-rondes-discretes-acier","title":"Skull Earrings — Discreet Round Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Most Discreet Skull in the Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cb\u003eskull stud earrings\u003c\/b\u003e fit on a flat disc just a few millimeters across: the skull is cut in intaglio, with the eye sockets and jaw deeply recessed rather than raised. The result: from a distance you see a dot of steel, and the motif only appears up close. Find this product in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boucles-oreilles-vikings\" title=\"Viking earrings collection\"\u003eViking earrings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a skull in relief rather than recessed, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epolished steel skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e sculpt it in three dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Sets This Pair Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a motif this small, the depth of the engraving decides everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecessed engraving:\u003c\/b\u003e the design is sunk into the metal, so it doesn't rub off like a surface print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlat disc:\u003c\/b\u003e no protruding edges, so the stud doesn't catch on anything and can be left in overnight comfortably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePush-back closure:\u003c\/b\u003e straight post and push-back, the most secure fastening for such a tiny size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStainless steel:\u003c\/b\u003e the recesses of the engraving don't blacken over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the blackened version in the same spirit, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-petit-crane-noirci-puces-acier\" title=\"Small Blackened Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esmall blackened skull studs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e Round stud (post earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Push-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e As a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePiercing:\u003c\/b\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Lukewarm water, mild soap, dry with a cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skull is not part of the Viking decorative repertoire: you won't find it on rune stones, on brooches, or on the objects from Jelling or Urnes. The skull motif in jewelry comes from elsewhere, and from much later — from the Christian \u003ci\u003ememento mori\u003c\/i\u003e, the reminder of death that early modern Europe put everywhere. The first documented skull rings are the English \u003ci\u003emourning rings\u003c\/i\u003e of the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century: they were handed out to family and friends at a funeral, often engraved on the inside with the name of the deceased and the date of death. The skull was not there to frighten, but to remember someone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eFurther reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/symboles-vikings-signification-guide-complet\" title=\"The 17 Viking Symbols and Their Deeper Meaning\"\u003eour guide to the 17 Viking symbols\u003c\/a\u003e to find out what really appears on Norse objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e♦ Complete Your Viking Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover other Viking accessories you might like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-cornu-puces-acier\" title=\"Horned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\"\u003eHorned Skull Earrings — Steel Studs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-cranes-creoles-acier\" title=\"Skull Earrings — Steel Hoops\"\u003eSkull Earrings — Steel Hoops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/manchette-oreille-cranes-anneau-large-sans-percage\" title=\"Skull Ear Cuff — Wide Band, No Piercing\"\u003eSkull Ear Cuff — Wide Band, No Piercing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57869497500030,"sku":"LCV-BO-035-1","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-rondes-discretes-acier-ambiance.jpg?v=1787172148","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/boucles-oreilles-crane-puces-rondes-discretes-acier","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}