Memento Mori Ring Antique
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Memento mori ring antique. Feb 11 2020 explore graystarlight s board memento mori on pinterest. Enter minimum price to. It has been re enamelled more recently though to represent the memento mori style. Can t quite tell the date of the hallmark because of the wear but clearly this is an old version of a mourning ring.
Most likely 18th century even know i ve listed as edwardian. Memento mori is latin for remember that you have to die. Memento mori fede ring c 1526 1575. Antique georgian victorian 15ct gold enamel memento mori mourning ring box.
An important part of the memento mori jewel was the use of text to express thoughts of death mortality remembrance and religion. 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. 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.
This spectacular 9ct yellow gold ring showcases a wonderful hand painted enamel skeleton in the centre protected behind a glass window. Memento mori enamel skeleton ring antique mount 9ct gold england. Memento mori ring antique. 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.
It features a beautiful deep red carnelian intaglio plaque with a hand carved skull set inside an ornate silver frame. Enter maximum price shipping free shipping. Ready to ship in 1 3 business days. 5 out of 5 stars 4 340 4 340 reviews.
Ca 197 84 free delivery favourite add to more colours modern memento mori ring. 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. Composed in latin french or english they were either engraved or enameled on the outside of a jewel or secretly on the inside viewable only by the intended recipient.