A wonderful vintage memento mori ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, accented with white enamel and decorated with a full skeleton and crossbones encircling the band. Bold and striking, the imagery is rich in symbolism and meaning. The ring bears British hallmarks confirming 18K gold fineness, assayed in London, and dates to 1980.
Memento mori jewellery emerged as a powerful reminder of mortality, encouraging the wearer to reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living with purpose. Popular from the 16th century through the Victorian era, such pieces often featured skulls, skeletons, or symbolic inscriptions, serving both as personal talismans and philosophical statements. By the Victorian period, memento mori rings were sometimes worn in remembrance, but also as moral reminders — a quiet prompt to cherish life, love deeply, and remember that death is a universal certainty.
DETAILS & MEASUREMENTS:
- Material: 18K Yellow Gold
- White Enamel
- Size: UK P.5 | US 8 | EU 56 (Ring is not resizable)
- Gross Weight: 3.29 grams
- Ring Width: 5.2 mm
HALLMARKS & APPROXIMATE PERIOD:
- Stamped with Makers Mark: J.L d, Crown, 750, Leopard Head, Date letter "F" for 1980.
- Tests as 18K Gold
- 1980, Vintage
CONDITION:
In wonderful pre-owned condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Enamel is intact and in excellent condition.
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE
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