Memento Mori Ring Antique

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Memento mori ring antique. Most likely 18th century even know i ve listed as edwardian. Memento mori is latin for remember that you have to die. See more ideas about memento mori mourning jewelry and antique jewelry. An exquisite 22ct yellow gold band ring depicting black enamelled images of a full skeleton and cross bones which stretch around the entire band. Memento mori jewelry did not commemorate a particular person early on but served as a general reminder of mortality in latin memento mori means remember you must die or be mindful of death to encourage virtuous living and making the most of one s fleeting life some wedding rings had memento mori inscriptions during this period. Ready to ship in 1 business day. Antique georgian victorian 15ct gold enamel memento mori mourning ring box.

Memento mori ring antique. Memento mori fede ring c 1526 1575. Memento mori enamel skeleton ring antique mount 9ct gold england. Ready to ship in 1 3 business days. Antique rings memento mori enamel skeleton band ring dated 1900. It has been re enamelled more recently though to represent the memento mori style. Enter minimum price to.

An important part of the memento mori jewel was the use of text to express thoughts of death mortality remembrance and religion. Price any price under 50 50 to 250 250 to 500 over 500 custom. Antique european 835 silver carnelian intaglio memento mori skull vanity ring this stunning piece was hand made in the late 19th century in central europe probably germany. Can t quite tell the date of the hallmark because of the wear but clearly this is an old version of a mourning ring. Skull ring a memento mori from latin antique wax seal es fui sum eris which translates so as you are so once was i 247 plumandposeyinc. It features a beautiful deep red carnelian intaglio plaque with a hand carved skull set inside an ornate silver frame. The ring is an antique from the late victorian era and fully hallmarked and dated 1900.

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