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What does memento mori mean?
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Memento mori means “remember that you must die” in Latin. A memento mori is an object which serves as either a warning or reminder of death. An example of a memento mori is a skull.
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RIMA Jewels Memento Mori Diamond Slice Hyperrealist Fly Stud Earring
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
putrefaction for the lover of memento mori gems and insect jewelry alike. Sold individually but pairs nicely
Category
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Wendy Brandes Memento Mori Skull and Bones 18K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Skull imagery has long been used in memento mori jewelry. The Latin phrase "Memento Mori" means
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
18k Alchemical Stud Earring Mortis
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
possible.
The symbol pictured above signifies: MORTIS: poison, memento mori, disco mori…
Category
2010s American Artist Stud Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
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Wendy Brandes Fancy-Cut 2.54 Carat Black Diamond Skull Earrings
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
These earrings combine the ancient jewelry concept of Memento Mori with modern-day gem-cutting
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RIMA JEWELS Fully Articulated Skeleton Earring Crafted in Solid 20k Gold
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
. In this regard RIMA JEWELS' masterful rendition of a memento mori jewel becomes less of a nod to a
Category
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Gold
Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
symbolic images carved into beads, bracelets, and earrings. Some pieces were intricately carved, while
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
