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Memento Mori Watch

Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional antique Georgian pocket watch key, made of pink gold. The pink gold key is decorated
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key
Located in Stamford, CT
Memento Mori skull pocket watch winding key fob in vintage condition. This is a Verge pocket watch
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Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key
Momento Mori Skull Pocket watch Key
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Sicis Opulentia Swiss White Diamond Skull Micromosaic Watch
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Memento Mori Collection. Micromosaic watch with diamonds, Swiss Made, Automatic Movement
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Materials

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Memento Mori Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact memento mori watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 11 vintage editions and 83 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a memento mori watch 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a memento mori watch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by J DAUPHIN, Wendy Brandes and AMEDEO are consistently popular. A memento mori watch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 29, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and round cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a memento mori watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Memento Mori Watch?

The price for a memento mori watch starts at $145 and tops out at $36,380 with these rings, on average, selling for $850.
Questions About Memento Mori Watch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Memento mori ring is a ring that is an artistic reminder of the inevitability of death. ‘Memento mori’ is a Latin term that means “remember you must die.” These rings typically either feature a skull, crossbones or skeletons to prompt people to remember the shortness of life. Shop a range of memento mori rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.