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Wendy Brandes Fancy-Cut 2.54 Carat Black Diamond Skull Earrings
Wendy Brandes Fancy-Cut 2.54 Carat Black Diamond Skull Earrings

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 technologies in the form of black diamonds cut into skull shapes.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cranio umano scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara -memento- made in Italy
Cranio umano scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara -memento- made in Italy

Cranio umano scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara -memento- made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Cranio marmo, teschio marmo, memento marmo, vanitas marmo, busto vanitas, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, scultura antica, busto antico, made in Italy Cranio in bianco di Ca...

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Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Victorian Silver and Agate Skull Pendant Necklace, Italy Circa 1850s
Victorian Silver and Agate Skull Pendant Necklace, Italy Circa 1850s

Victorian Silver and Agate Skull Pendant Necklace, Italy Circa 1850s

Located in Firenze, IT

This pendant can also be interpreted as a memento mori, i.e. a symbolic object that invites awareness of human mortality.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Silver

Sterling Skeleton with Hand Hammered Jewels in 20k and 22k Gold
Sterling Skeleton with Hand Hammered Jewels in 20k and 22k Gold

Sterling Skeleton with Hand Hammered Jewels in 20k and 22k Gold

By RIMA JEWELS

Located in New York, NY

Collect a serious addition to the memento mori tradition with this astonishing objet d'art.

Category

2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

half human skull carved from yellow Siena marble - memento - made in Italy
half human skull carved from yellow Siena marble - memento - made in Italy

half human skull carved from yellow Siena marble - memento - made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Posto su una base in marmo breccia medicea, separabile dalla base. misure, compresa base h cm 32 x32x13 pso kg 13,5 mezzo Cranio altorilievo rappresentante il tema della "Vanitas" o...

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Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Siena Marble

Tortoiseshell Skull, 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Skull, 19th Century

Tortoiseshell Skull, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This pendant can also be interpreted as a memento mori, i.e. a symbolic object that invites awareness of human mortality.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Ivory

Black Diamond Heart Necklace Black Enamel Puffy Heart Pendant Gold
Black Diamond Heart Necklace Black Enamel Puffy Heart Pendant Gold

Black Diamond Heart Necklace Black Enamel Puffy Heart Pendant Gold

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori and love token tradition, the dark ground it is set against.

Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Skull Light Holder Case Turquoise Crystal Chain Pink Enamel Vintage J Dauphin
Skull Light Holder Case Turquoise Crystal Chain Pink Enamel Vintage J Dauphin

Skull Light Holder Case Turquoise Crystal Chain Pink Enamel Vintage J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Skull Light Holder Turquoise Vintage Paris Ruthenium Memento Mori Designer: J DAUPHIN The Skull Light Holder is cast in ruthenium plated brass, a sculptural skull and bone design s...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal

Miniature painted in pencil on paper, depicting a Vanitas, Germany circa 1850.
Miniature painted in pencil on paper, depicting a Vanitas, Germany circa 1850.

Miniature painted in pencil on paper, depicting a Vanitas, Germany circa 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

Miniature depicting a Vanitas Memento Mori painted in pencil on paper. The frame, made of ebonized fruitwood and finished with black wax, is round with a circleinside, bordered by a ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Gothic Paintings

Materials

Brass

Star Necklace in Gold with White and Black Diamond, Black Enamel Pendant
Star Necklace in Gold with White and Black Diamond, Black Enamel Pendant

Star Necklace in Gold with White and Black Diamond, Black Enamel Pendant

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition. The white diamonds stand for clarity and the black diamonds for strength.

Category

2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage 1:1 Sculpture of a Human Skull in Green Verdigris Bronze
Vintage 1:1 Sculpture of a Human Skull in Green Verdigris Bronze

Vintage 1:1 Sculpture of a Human Skull in Green Verdigris Bronze

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The skull as a symbol serves as a reminder of human mortality - memento mori. It was made in Europe circa 1950-80.

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

18K Rose Gold 3.00 Carat Pave' Diamond Skull Pendant
18K Rose Gold 3.00 Carat Pave' Diamond Skull Pendant

18K Rose Gold 3.00 Carat Pave' Diamond Skull Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bold and highly distinctive, this contemporary pendant offers a luxurious interpretation of the traditional memento mori motif.

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Enamel Band Ring Heavens Gold Letter Ring Size 8 J Dauphin
Blue Enamel Band Ring Heavens Gold Letter Ring Size 8 J Dauphin

Blue Enamel Band Ring Heavens Gold Letter Ring Size 8 J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing from the traditions of Victorian Memento Mori, this ring utilizes blue enamel to symbolize serenity, higher alignment, and the celestial realm.

Category

2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Early 19th Century French Mourning or Momento Mori Plaque
Early 19th Century French Mourning or Momento Mori Plaque

Early 19th Century French Mourning or Momento Mori Plaque

Located in South Paris, ME

Beautiful early 19th century memento mori or memorial plaque. The weeping willow canopy and surrounding cypress foliage are meticulously crafted using the actual hair of a deceased l...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Lighter Holder Skull Copper Bic Lighter Case Cover Blue Crystal Vintage
Lighter Holder Skull Copper Bic Lighter Case Cover Blue Crystal Vintage

Lighter Holder Skull Copper Bic Lighter Case Cover Blue Crystal Vintage

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The skull and bone are a memento mori, a reminder of mortality that keeps the present sharp and lived fully.

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal, Palladium, Brass, Enamel, Copper

19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint holding skull
19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint holding skull

19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint holding skull

Located in Buffalo, NY

Key Meanings of the Skull in Art: Memento Mori: The primary meaning; a reminder that death is inevitable, encouraging a focus on spiritual life over earthly pleasures.

Category

Antique 1890s German Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Carved Skull with Wooden Base
Late 19th Century Carved Skull with Wooden Base

Late 19th Century Carved Skull with Wooden Base

Located in Madrid, ES

The piece reflects the tradition of memento mori objects, symbolizing mortality and contemplation, highly valued in academic and collector circles of the period.

Category

Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bone

Emerald Heart Ring by J DAUPHIN, 14k Gold-Plated Silver, Victorian
Emerald Heart Ring by J DAUPHIN, 14k Gold-Plated Silver, Victorian

Emerald Heart Ring by J DAUPHIN, 14k Gold-Plated Silver, Victorian

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing from 19th-century Memento Mori traditions, the black enamel provides a foundation for reflection on continuity and spiritual resilience.

Category

2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Enamel, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

Diamond Heart Ring Black Enamel Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin
Diamond Heart Ring Black Enamel Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin

Diamond Heart Ring Black Enamel Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ring with black Enamel, inspired by Victorian Age, Memento Mori This style are made to order in Gold.

Category

2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

Vintage Bronze Cast of a Human Skull 1:1, 1950s
Vintage Bronze Cast of a Human Skull 1:1, 1950s

Vintage Bronze Cast of a Human Skull 1:1, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The skull as a symbol serves as a reminder of human mortality - memento mori. Indistinguishable marked, possibly by Maxilla and Mandible Ltd.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Fleur de Lis Ring in Gold, Black Enamel Band with White Diamond Fleur de lis
Fleur de Lis Ring in Gold, Black Enamel Band with White Diamond Fleur de lis

Fleur de Lis Ring in Gold, Black Enamel Band with White Diamond Fleur de lis

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition, the dark ground set to bring out the light of the diamond.

Category

2010s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, 14k Gold, Silver

Black Enamel Heart Necklace with Diamonds, Gold Puffed Heart Pearl Pendant
Black Enamel Heart Necklace with Diamonds, Gold Puffed Heart Pearl Pendant

Black Enamel Heart Necklace with Diamonds, Gold Puffed Heart Pearl Pendant

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The heart stands for love and remembrance, and the black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition. The single cut diamonds stand for clarity, and the pearls for calm and ...

Category

2010s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...

Swan
Swan

Swan

By Maurizio Battifora

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Among them, a skeleton serves as a memento mori, reminding viewers of mortality and juxtaposing life with death.

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Devourer Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, Unframed, 2023

Devourer Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, Unframed, 2023

By Kevin Abanto

Located in Roma, IT

A paradox unveiled, this creation resonates as an exquisite requiem, a memento mori of seductive aesthetics. Artwork assisted by Artificial Intelligence.

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Gold Skull Bone Cuff Bracelet Green Crystal Enamel Paris 2008
Vintage Gold Skull Bone Cuff Bracelet Green Crystal Enamel Paris 2008

Vintage Gold Skull Bone Cuff Bracelet Green Crystal Enamel Paris 2008

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The contrast between the skull's memento mori imagery and the brilliance of gold and green crystal is central to the design.

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Vintage Gold Skull Bone Cuff Bracelet Green Crystal Enamel Paris 2008
Vintage Gold Skull Bone Cuff Bracelet Green Crystal Enamel Paris 2008

Vintage Gold Skull Bone Cuff Bracelet Green Crystal Enamel Paris 2008

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The contrast between the skull's memento mori imagery and the brilliance of gold and green crystal is central to the design.

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gold Plate, Enamel

French Vintage Framed Oil on Canvas Still Life, Modern, 20th Century
French Vintage Framed Oil on Canvas Still Life, Modern, 20th Century

French Vintage Framed Oil on Canvas Still Life, Modern, 20th Century

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

In the foreground one can observe a snipped flower to the left and petals from another blossom scattered across the tablecloth, perhaps as a kind of memento mori statement on the unf...

Category

20th Century French Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Lariat Necklace Diamond Star Black Enamel Gold J Dauphin
Lariat Necklace Diamond Star Black Enamel Gold J Dauphin

Lariat Necklace Diamond Star Black Enamel Gold J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The design utilizes 19th-century Memento Mori influences, where black enamel serves as a symbolic foundation for reflection and mindfulness.

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver, ...

Antique 19th century Carved Marble Circular Plaque
Antique 19th century Carved Marble Circular Plaque

Antique 19th century Carved Marble Circular Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A skeleton head is peaking up behind the philosopher, thought to be Socrates, who said that the proper practice of philosophy is “about nothing else but dying and being dead.” The t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

Materials

Marble

White Rose, Oil Painting
White Rose, Oil Painting

White Rose, Oil Painting

By Sara Sisun

Located in San Francisco, CA

Her works often explore subjects as memento mori, the female body, and historical motifs. “I believe strongly in the need for people to make and share images as a form of empatheti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Star Orb Necklace Black Enamel Black Diamond White Diamond
Star Orb Necklace Black Enamel Black Diamond White Diamond

Star Orb Necklace Black Enamel Black Diamond White Diamond

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The black enamel draws on the Victorian memento mori tradition, worn as a reminder to hold the present.

Category

2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Crucifix on Calvary, Plague of Christ or Plague Crucifix. France, circa 1700.
Crucifix on Calvary, Plague of Christ or Plague Crucifix. France, circa 1700.

Crucifix on Calvary, Plague of Christ or Plague Crucifix. France, circa 1700.

Located in Milan, IT

At his feet the ordeal full of symbols: evil (snake) with the apple, the 'Memento mori' of human bones, of Adam's skull, of the worn out but not yet undone body.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Rhodium Blue Sapphire Skull Skelton Crossed Bones Stud Man Single Earring
Black Rhodium Blue Sapphire Skull Skelton Crossed Bones Stud Man Single Earring

Black Rhodium Blue Sapphire Skull Skelton Crossed Bones Stud Man Single Earring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Skull and skeleton jewelry traces its origins back to the Victorian era, where it symbolized memento mori. These pieces encouraged reflection on the importance of living meaningfully.

Category

2010s Italian Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Monumental Pair of Medieval Antique Italian Church Armorial Shields
Monumental Pair of Medieval Antique Italian Church Armorial Shields

Monumental Pair of Medieval Antique Italian Church Armorial Shields

Located in Forney, TX

Hand-crafted in Italy and of a most impressive size, standing over 6-feet tall, the bow front shaped shield form are polychrome painted with a Memento Mori - The Wars of the Roses (1...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare 18th Century Heraldic Funerary Panel Oil Painting
Rare 18th Century Heraldic Funerary Panel Oil Painting

Rare 18th Century Heraldic Funerary Panel Oil Painting

Located in Nottingham, GB

Above the shield rises a knight's helmet surmounted by a crowned lion crest, while below a ribbon bearing the Latin motto "Resurgam" ("I shall rise again") is accompanied by a painte...

Category

Antique 18th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood

Black Enamel Ring Band Ring Truth Spiritual J Dauphin
Black Enamel Ring Band Ring Truth Spiritual J Dauphin

Black Enamel Ring Band Ring Truth Spiritual J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing from the Victorian lineage of motto jewelry and Memento Mori aesthetics, the ring functions as a functional modern talisman.

Category

2010s Victorian Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Choker Charm Star Necklace Black Onyx Gold Chain J Dauphin
Choker Charm Star Necklace Black Onyx Gold Chain J Dauphin

Choker Charm Star Necklace Black Onyx Gold Chain J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing from the 19th-century Memento Mori tradition, the black onyx is utilized as a symbol of strength, focus, and protection.

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel Gold Plated
Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel Gold Plated

Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel Gold Plated

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This piece acts as a functional modern Memento Mori talisman, merging 19th-century symbolic ornamentation with contemporary sculptural design.

Category

2010s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...

18k Alchemical Stud Earring Mortis
18k Alchemical Stud Earring Mortis

18k Alchemical Stud Earring Mortis

By RIMA JEWELS

Located in New York, NY

The symbol pictured above signifies: MORTIS: poison, memento mori, disco mori…

Category

2010s American Artist Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Wendy Brandes Onyx Skull Ring With Green Garnets and Hidden Diamonds
Wendy Brandes Onyx Skull Ring With Green Garnets and Hidden Diamonds

Wendy Brandes Onyx Skull Ring With Green Garnets and Hidden Diamonds

By Wendy Brandes

Located in New York, NY

This type of jewelry is known by the Latin phrase “Memento mori” -- “remember you are mortal.” Wendy interprets it as a call to live life to its fullest.

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Antique Miniature I.O.O.F. Coffin Lodge Box
Antique Miniature I.O.O.F. Coffin Lodge Box

Antique Miniature I.O.O.F. Coffin Lodge Box

Located in Dekalb, IL

Coffin-form boxes were used within lodge ceremonies as memento mori objects-physical reminders of mortality, brotherhood, and the transient nature of life.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Sundial Knight Transit Hora Sine Mora Pendant
Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Sundial Knight Transit Hora Sine Mora Pendant

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Sundial Knight Transit Hora Sine Mora Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Along the edge, the Latin inscription “Transit Hora Sine Mora”—translated as “Time passes without delay”—reinforces the memento mori theme often found in early timekeeping objects.

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dance of Death - Etching by Thomas Rowlandson - 1810s

Dance of Death - Etching by Thomas Rowlandson - 1810s

By Thomas Rowlandson

Located in Roma, IT

Both theatrical and unsettling, it reflects the period’s fascination with memento mori imagery and satirical critique. The sheet shows age toning and scattered foxing, with colors r...

Category

1810s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

A devotional wall-mounted dedicated to Saint Michael. Italy, 17th century.
A devotional wall-mounted dedicated to Saint Michael. Italy, 17th century.

A devotional wall-mounted dedicated to Saint Michael. Italy, 17th century.

Located in Milan, IT

A devotional shrine, a Memento Mori, crafted from fruitwood with two juxtaposed panels hinged at the base, and crowned with a metal flame.

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Victorian Style 18kt Gold Black Rhodium Pink Sapphire Eyes Skull Stud Earrings
Victorian Style 18kt Gold Black Rhodium Pink Sapphire Eyes Skull Stud Earrings

Victorian Style 18kt Gold Black Rhodium Pink Sapphire Eyes Skull Stud Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Skull and skeleton jewelry originated in the Victorian era, where such pieces symbolized the fleeting nature of life, often referred to as memento mori. These symbols served as remin...

Category

2010s Italian Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold

17th Century Oil on Canvas Flemish Religious Painting Saint Jerome in his Study
17th Century Oil on Canvas Flemish Religious Painting Saint Jerome in his Study

17th Century Oil on Canvas Flemish Religious Painting Saint Jerome in his Study

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Note the quality with which the still life on the table was created, with coins, glasses and other everyday objects together with a skull, a typical memento mori for this type of com...

Category

Antique 1630s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Not Today, Contemporary Black and White Photographic Print on Metal
Not Today, Contemporary Black and White Photographic Print on Metal

Not Today, Contemporary Black and White Photographic Print on Metal

By Amanda Lomax

Located in Boston, MA

As with the concept of memento mori, this black and white photographic portrait brings together life and death in close proximity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Metal

Luke Butler The End Limited Edition Print
Luke Butler The End Limited Edition Print

Luke Butler The End Limited Edition Print

By Phaidon

Located in New York, NY

In referring only to itself, it sheds its familiar narrative role and takes up that of a memento mori. Luke Butler’s work is a continuing investigation into the peculiar reality o...

Category

2010s American Prints

Materials

Paper

18k Yellow Gold Italian Box Chain Silver Skull Pendant Necklace
18k Yellow Gold Italian Box Chain Silver Skull Pendant Necklace

18k Yellow Gold Italian Box Chain Silver Skull Pendant Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This 18k yellow gold Italian chain is paired with an oxidized silver skull pendant, creating a mixed metal necklace with a gothic and memento mori inspired design. The chain is a fin...

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Boho Carved Rock Crystal Skull
Vintage Boho Carved Rock Crystal Skull

Vintage Boho Carved Rock Crystal Skull

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The carving is detailed and expressive, featuring deep, polished eye sockets and a defined jawline that captures classic Memento Mori symbolism. It strikes a perfect balance between ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Skull Lighter Case Holder Light Pink Enamel Palladium Vintage
Skull Lighter Case Holder Light Pink Enamel Palladium Vintage

Skull Lighter Case Holder Light Pink Enamel Palladium Vintage

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The skull and crossbones is the oldest memento mori, worn since the seventeenth century.

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Palladium, Brass, Enamel

Skull Chain Cuff Brutalist Silver Burnt Bracelet J Dauphin
Skull Chain Cuff Brutalist Silver Burnt Bracelet J Dauphin

Skull Chain Cuff Brutalist Silver Burnt Bracelet J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In the lineage of J Dauphin’s Spiritual Armour, the skull and bone motifs serve as primary symbols of Memento Mori—a reflection on the transition of forms and the endurance of the es...

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Palladium, Brass

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Eyes Skelton Rock Stud Man Earrings
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Eyes Skelton Rock Stud Man Earrings

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Eyes Skelton Rock Stud Man Earrings

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Skull and skeleton jewelry originated in the Victorian era, where such pieces symbolized the fleeting nature of life, often referred to as memento mori. These symbols served as remin...

Category

2010s Italian Victorian Stud Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Palm Springs 18

Palm Springs 18

By Vanessa Marsh

Located in Sante Fe, NM

When I first began creating the illustrations, I was drawn to the idea of a memento mori and began researching historical photography processes used to make an impression of a loved ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photogram

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Memento Mori For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate memento mori for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 140 vintage or 246 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a memento mori 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. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A memento mori from J DAUPHIN, Attilio Codognato and William Llewellyn Griffiths — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A memento mori can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 136 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a memento mori, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Memento Mori?

The price for a memento mori starts at $155 and tops out at $160,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,663.