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Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

Georgian Carved Memento Mori Skull Stick Pin
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
: "remember that you must die". Memento mori jewellery was very popular at the Georgian time. The stick pin is
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Silver

Antique Georgian Carved Memento Mori Skull Stick Pin
Georgian Carved Memento Mori Skull Stick Pin
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H 0.6 in W 0.36 in L 3.47 in
German Memento Mori Carved Skull
Located in Newark, England
architecture of the medieval period. Memento Mori jewellery with skull or coffin motifs became popular in the
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18th Century German Gothic Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Marble

Antique German Memento Mori Carved Skull
German Memento Mori Carved Skull
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H 4.33 in W 3.07 in D 3.66 in
17th c. German Memento Mori Monk c.1600-1699
Located in San Francisco, CA
appeared in funeral art and architecture of the medieval period. Memento Mori jewellery with skull or
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17th Century German Industrial Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Wood

Regency Natural Untreated Ruby Diamond Rare Memorial 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
work of art and unique example of the memento mori jewellery, 18 KT solid gold Designed with an
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1840s British Regency Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gold Memento Mori Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
into a tangible connection to death. In an era before photographs, such jewellery served as a
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1780s German Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Gold

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
weight is 11.2 grams. The watch key will be gift-wrapped in a black and gold jewelry box.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Victorian Mourning Brooch -14k Mine Memento Mori Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamond Cut: Mine Style: Mourning Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and C-Clasp Theme: Memento Mori
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1860s Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Vanitas Memento Mori Skull on Diamond Gold Oversize Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
The skull is antique circa 19th Century incredibly enameled on gold. The eyes are Diamond rose cut. It is magnificently adapted on a Snake yellow gold 18k ring mounting, the head wit...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Memento Mori Jet or Charcoal Skull with Rose Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Fairfield, CT
This striking vintage skull pendant is a captivating piece of jewelry that blends gothic charm with
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1890s Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Post Medieval memento mori ring, 'in god alone we too are one' circa 18th c
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval momento mori ring,'in god alone we too are one'. A rare ring, the exterior of the D
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17th Century Medieval Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Antique Mid Victorian Gold Memorial Pins
Located in Stamford, CT
further in frame perfectly braided hair. This beautiful memento mori is $800. The two brooches sold
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1850s British Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Gold, 15k Gold

Antique rose cut diamond and ruby Giardinetti Mourning ring, Europe circa 1760
Located in Magdeburg, DE
life and death are linked, which is why this ring can be seen as both a Giardinetti and a Memento Mori
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Late 18th Century European Rococo Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian Memorial Ring with Enamel and Diamond in 18 Kt Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
!!! That is jewelry history for you. A memento mori with family memory. With this memorial ring you make
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Early 18th Century British George IV Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Enamel Gold Memorial Ring Symbolizes Remember Me
Located in Stamford, CT
beautiful example of a memento mori from the era in which a death was honored and the loved one was kept
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Crystal, 15k Gold, Enamel

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
By Paul Ditisheim
Located in Narberth, PA
the design for his Hamlet skull watch on the earlier "memento mori" motif which translates
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1920s Swiss Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Silver

Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
Paul Ditisheim Montre Hamlet Silver Skull Pocket Watch
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W 1.25 in D 1.75 in L 1.88 in
Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone
Located in Chicago, IL
.” The imagery and objects that can be classed as memento mori (Latin: “remember that you must die
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16th Century German Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Pyrite Skull from Peru
Located in New York, NY
Peruvian pyrite bust of a human skull. Pyrite was given the name "Fool's Gold" by prospectors having mistaken it for gold in the 19th century. Its current namesake is derived from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Organic Modern Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Pyrite

Antique Pyrite Skull from Peru
Pyrite Skull from Peru
H 3 in W 3.75 in D 2.25 in
Memento Mori Philosophy Bracelet with Diamonds 24k Gold and SS by Kurtulan
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Memento Mori Philosophy Bracelet with Diamond 24k Gold-Fused and SS by Kurtulan Memento Mori Philosophy Bracelet - (Latin for 'remember that you [have to] die') is an artistic or sym...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

16th Century Renaissance Gold Ring with Table Cut Rock Crystal 22K Gold
Located in London, GB
A stunning example of a European renaissance ring dating to 1550-1600! A table-cut rock crystal is mounted in a closed back rub over setting. The quatrefoil bezel is cuffed with a re...
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16th Century British Renaissance Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Rock Crystal, 22k Gold

Georgian Ruby and Table-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptionally lovely Georgian ring centers on a vibrant raspberry red ruby framed in a halo of mirror like table-cut diamonds. The shoulders are beautifully decorated with styli...
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1820s Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby Pearl Flower Ring Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful romantic antique Victorian ring with three lovely flowers with Ruby centers and Pearl petal surrounds. I love the motif of the three flowers. The flowers are ce...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Vintage Chinese Ivory Bovine Walking Stick Cane Carved Dragon
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Example of a Chinese Export Hand Carved Bovine Ivory Walking Stick of small proportions, last quarter of the Nineteenth Century. This quite rare and exquisite...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Horn, Ebony

Georgian crowned diamond heart ring from turn of the century 18th/19th century.
Located in Malmö, SE
Georgian crowned heart ring from turn of the century 18th/19th century, circa 1780 – 1810. Making this ring some 240 years old! Decorated with a large principal rose-cut diamonds wit...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel 18 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Pretty 18ct gold Victorian mourning ring with decorative panel set with four pearls, five rose cut diamonds and original worn black enamel. Ring Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/4 Face Dimensio...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Victorian French 18k Burmese Ruby + Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful gemstone ring from the Victorian (ca1890s) era! This gorgeous piece is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and features a beautiful ruby amongst sparkling diamonds. Set in th...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Vintage Ivory Bovine Whale Bone Walking Swagger Stick Cane
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine & Rare Example of a Mariner’s Whale Bone Walking Cane of exceptional quality. First half of the Nineteenth Century, possibly of English origin. The hand carved decorati...
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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Horn, Ebony

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Other

Antique Victorian Religious Chinese Export Ivory Bone Carved Pagoda Sculpture
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Chinese Export Hand Carved Religous Pagoda of traditional architectural form and generous proportions, late Nineteenth Century. The overall structure beautifull...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Bone

Rare Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Neo-Gothic Jewelry Box Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare ! This French 19th century Gothic Revival Jewelry box in carved walnut. Amazing craftsmanship and richly decorated with Gothic style carvings on all sides. Each ...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Velvet, Walnut

Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring in Crystal Gold and Enamel
Located in Stamford, CT
Stuart Crystal Rings such as this were made in the mid 18th century to memorialize the murder of King Charles who was killed in 1649. They are the precursor to memorial rings. There ...
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1760s English Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold

Georgian Ruby Ring Rose Cut Diamond Halo 18 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Georgian - Victorian Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring with a gorgeous natural Ruby of stunning beauty surrounded by a halo of 10 sparkling antique Rose Cut Diamond...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Flower Ring
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
A lovely Victorian flower ring set with old mine cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.50 carats. The color of the diamonds is J-K with VS2-SI clarity. The ring is stamped 14K and ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Georgian Memento Mori Skull Coral Pendant 1800s
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
hazards of life during the 17thC. Memento mori jewellery was decorated with skulls, crossbones, skeletons
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17th Century British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Coral

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring with Real Hair 18k gold
Located in Houston, TX
favorites in my collection. A must-have for any serious collector of fine Georgian/ mourning memento mori
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17th Century British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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18k Gold

Georgian Mourning and Memento Mori Ring
Located in New York, NY
Georgian mourning & memento mori ring featuring a skull under square faceted rock crystal in silver
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1730s Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver

Early, 18th Century, Gold, Memento Mori Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
Gold, enamel ring, circa 1750. An exceptional, fine quality memento mori ring detailed with enamel
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Fine Victorian Memento Mori Locket on Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
30 mm wide. It opens to reveal space for the memento or photograph. The locket is 18K yellow gold
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1880s Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Gold Diamond and Emerald Memento Mori Ring
Located in Sofia , BG
Victorian MEMENTO MORI SKULLS 18k Gold, 1.5ct DIAMONDS & 2.84 ct Colombian Emerald ring! The ring
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Georgian Style Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring, Enamel Silver Skeleton Band Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Antique style enamel skeleton band inscribed: "Memento Mori". The ring design is inspired by
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17th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel

Antique 18 Karat gold Early Victorian Memento Mori Sentimental Set of Brooch and
Located in Miami, FL
• Early Victorian • 18k gold • A brooch with white enamel measuring 38mm by 16 mm • A pair of earrings measuring 53mm by 13mm by 10mm • Brooch weight: 17.9 grams/ 11.50 dwt • Earrin...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold

Momento Mori Skull and Bones Brooch in 15 Karat Gold with Enamel and Rose Cut
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 15k gold and diamond eyes and natural seed pearl memento mori skull and bones brooch
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Late 18th Century British Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Bracelet with Pearl Clasp, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
memento mori such as skulls and coffins. Set with 18ct yellow gold which has turned a rosy colour with
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Boxed Gold Mourning Spinning Ring
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
consists of formulaic rings made of Gold and Black Enamel and decorated with standard Memento Mori such as
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17th Century British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Baroque Era "Memento Mori" Skeleton and Hair Slide Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
inscriptions of the Latin phrase. When worn, Memento Mori jewelry serves as a reminder of human mortality, and
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1680s Baroque Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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15k Gold

Antique Memento Mori Skull ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The ivory skull with rose cut diamond eyes mounted on a snake shape setting in 18Kt gold and old-cut diamond. Size 7
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Early 17th Century Memento Mori Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Memento mori ring-Exceptional antique gold ring with a kitten in the shape of a skull, enamelled
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Early 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18th Century Diamond Silver Gold Memento Mori Ring
Located in New York, NY
An early Memento Mori ring comprised of a rose-cut diamond flanked by a small skull and a serpent
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1760s Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian 22 Karat Gold Memento Mori Skull Unisex Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"S.W. Blackett Bar ob 25 Sept 1728 Alt 39" Memento Mori bands reached the height of their popularity
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1710s Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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22k Gold

24K Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Brooch Inset Hair Weave
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mid 19 century 1840's Inset hair weave Remember me in elaborate calligraphy script 24K gold human hair black oval enamel pin pinback. Rounded back 1.5" long 1.25 wide x .5" depth.
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Metal

Rare Antique Georgian Urn Ring with Diamonds
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
This 15kt Memento Mori touches the heart with its beauty and with its story. An oval bezel holds a
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian Black Enamel and Rose Cut Diamond Mourning Pendant Brooch, C1860
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
jewellery made from Gold and black enamel, decorated with memento mori motifs and Diamonds for an extra
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1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Enamel

A French Mid 19th Century Sculpture Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
than a memento mori as no name, birth date or date of death is inscribed. Artists did this work as a
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Gold and Enamel Renaissance Heart Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
shall dissolve,” making the object not a victory trophy but a memento mori (see no. 35). The heart
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17th Century Renaissance Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold and Enamel Renaissance Heart Pendant
Antique Gold and Enamel Renaissance Heart Pendant
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W 1.24 in D 0.55 in L 1.78 in
1930s Boucheron Snakelink Necklace with Antique Charms
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
five charms including a memento mori enamel skull (circa 1800), a falcon atop a pearl, an ancient style
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Early 20th Century French Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Memento Mori Vesta Case on Chain, 1913
Located in Southbury, CT
wrong way. Memento mori jewelry came into being in the sixteenth-century. It featured sculls, sculls
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1910s Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Silver, Steel

Memento Mori Vesta Case on Chain, 1913
Memento Mori Vesta Case on Chain, 1913
W 1.56 in D 0.36 in L 1.99 in
Late 19th c. Signed Memento Mori Painting c.1883
Located in San Francisco, CA
medieval period. Memento Mori jewellery with skull or coffin motifs became popular in the late 16th century
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Paint, Canvas

Antique Tibetan Silver Plated Bronze Memento Mori Chitipati Fob
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
"Memento Mori" fob. Chitipati represent two Buddhist ascetics who were so deeply absorbed in meditation
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19th Century Chinese Revival Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Rare Georgian Memento Mori Pendant, Skull and Jesus, 18th Century, Bone
Located in NEWARK, GB
certainly a Memento Mori piece the subject is open to interpretation though it is likely to have some
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Steel

Victorian Style Momento Mori Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Skull Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An 18 karat yellow gold, silver set ruby and diamond skull ring in the memento mori style. The ruby
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

English Georgian Pearl, Porcelain Enamel and Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
a fashion in love jewelry, for Memento Mori or ‘vanitas’ pieces which meant, literally, ‘remember
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian Poison Ring Casket Aquamarine and Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Silver, 1850
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Worn as a memento mori, it would hold a loved one's photo or lock of hair. Condition: Good, wear
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Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Aquamarine, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Baroque Era Stuart Crystal Cypher and Braided Hair Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
, or as Memento Mori, a reminder of one's own mortality. This rare and stunning ring is a wonderful
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1680s Baroque Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Memento Mori Gold Skull Stick Pin
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Mori (skull jewellery) is very collectable.  Memento Mori means, remember that you must die, and to
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Garnet, 15k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Memento Mori Skull Pendant 9 Carat Gold Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
’. During the 17th Century Memento Mori jewellery was decorated with skulls, crossbones and coffins which
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1880s British Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Georgian Memento Mori Diamond Skull Ring 18ct Gold Dated 1813 Boxed
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
have to die’. During the 17th Century Memento Mori jewellery was decorated with skulls, crossbones and
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1810s British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Memento Mori Diamond Skull Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 18ct Yellow Gold and Silver Memento Mori Diamond Skull ring is fabulous. Skull jewellery
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19th Century British Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Memento Mori Skull Micro Mosaic Cross Pendant, 19th Century
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Century Memento Mori jewellery was decorated with skulls, crossbones, skeletons, coffins, and worms which
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

Memento Mori Diamond Skull Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Diamond eyes, approx. 0.22ct each Diamond 0.44ct in total. Skull jewellery (Memento Mori) is very
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19th Century British Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Momento Mori Diamond Ruby Skull Snake Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This 18ct Yellow Gold Memento Mori Diamond Skull and Snake ring is stunning. Skull jewellery
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19th Century British Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly cool pair of Memento Mori skull earrings dating from the mid-Victorian period. The
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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15k Gold

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18th Century Memento Mori Garnet Skull Ring
Located in Austin, TX
18th Century memento mori enamel skull garnet and diamond ring. Table cut garnet and rose cut
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver

Anmtique Crystal Memento Mori Diamond Pendant 22 Karat Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
rare 22 KT solid gold pendant of the Georgian period a Memento Mori Skull with Diamond eyes is
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Early 1700s British Stuart Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Unusual 2.30 Carat Flat Cut Diamond Memento Mori Skull Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
unconventional in cut They are centred by two Memento Mori Skulls in remembrance to the death culminating life
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1850s Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Silver Andenken Souvenir Locket, Victorian Memento Mori Mourning Locket
Located in Rottedam, NL
"Keepsake, souvenir, memento". Such keepsake lockets were widely used in the 1700-1800's to store the
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Mid-19th Century German High Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Essex Crystal Bird Charm, Gold Memento Mori Braided Hair Charm
Located in Rottedam, NL
An absolutely superb and very detailed gem. One of the best Essex crystal memento mori jewels we
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Gold

Deakin & Francis Bloodstone Skull Intaglio Ring
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the memento mori amulets and rings popularly worn from 16th century through the early 1800s. The
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1920s British Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Other, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Mourning Bracelet with Pearl Clasp circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
jewellery consists of formulaic rings made of gold and black enamel and decorated with standard memento mori
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Snake Bangle Gold, circa 1780
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
memento mori such as skulls and coffins. Serpent jewellery became popular during the early years of Queen
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1780s British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Skull Crossed Bones Silver 18 Karat Gold Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
measures 18 mm. x 15 mm. Memento Mori jewellery dates back to ancient times finding its expression to our
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Modern Memento Mori Diamond Skull Cross Bone Diamond Ring 18 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
jewellery (Memento Mori) is very collectable. Memento Mori means, Remember that you must die, and to
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19th Century British Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Skull and Bones Diamond Memento Mori Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful example of authentic Georgian Memento Mori Skull ring. Crafted of solid 16 KT and silver
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1790s Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold

17th Century Stuart Crystal Diamond Memento Mori Skull Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This is a rare, and somewhat unusual, example of a Stuart Crystal memento mori ring. The central
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17th Century English Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian Memento Mori Skull Earrings .90 Carat Diamond and Bone
Located in Napoli, IT
In remembrance of Death Victorian Period, sensational pair of Memento Mori Skull earrings
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1840s Early Victorian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian Lovers Eye Brooch, Antique Gold Mourning Lovers Eye Brooch
Located in Rottedam, NL
was not always a symbol of love - they could also be symbols of mourning (memento mori in Latin). By
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

18th Century Georgian Full Body Skeleton Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
death/mortality, and in the 1750s would have served as a memento mori symbol to remind the wearer not
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Memento Mori Jewelry

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18k Gold

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Antique Memento Mori Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of antique memento mori jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of antique memento mori jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A choice in our collection of antique memento mori jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 16 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon alternatives. Finding an object in our assortment of antique memento mori jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 18 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Memento Mori Jewelry?

The price for a piece of antique memento mori jewelry starts at $776 and tops out at $43,553 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,913.