Inspired by . . . afternoons spent on a beach in Mauritius.

“Mauritius is an island nation off the coast of Africa, East of Madagascar.  The island has a feel of timelessness reflected in the beauty of the natural surroundings.  Mark Twain said 'You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.'  Twenty-eight miles wide by forty miles long, Mauritians label their island a melting pot of where past and present smoothly blend together.  The island has this rustic, historic feel with colonial architecture and garb, and perpetually friendly faces of locals, blended with the new shiny resorts and eager tourism. 

Everyday an enormous classic looking pirate’s ship would pass by our beach with sails billowing and people would take pictures. This skull is the kind of piece I pictured being found in a treasure chest off the shores there if one of those ships sank hundreds of years ago.  The ship captain, Bensley, would come by each day, with a loyal dog that followed him up and down the beach, and ask people if they wanted to tour the island by this boat. The dog was a gorgeous Mauritian mutt. I didn’t know his name, so I named this piece after his owner.  An old world Jolly Roger meets new world glamour by getting encrusted with diamonds.”

This charm features pavé diamond eyes and a single pear shape diamond solitaire for the nose. Included with every charm is a sterling silver sister hook attachment such that the charm can be attached to any collar. View attached charm here. Raised "GD" initials for Gothic Dog authenticity on the back of the charm. Please note that all pieces are handmade and as such no two are exactly alike.  Guaranteed to be Pupscale.^TM  Made in the U.S.A.

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Details:
Measurements: H = 1.25 inches, W = 1.25 inches
Metal: Silver or 14kt White Gold
Stones: Diamonds
Accents: 14kt White Gold in eyes
Total carat weight: 14 points