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#00124 Carex spp,  Unique photogram, gum bichromate, framed

#00124 Carex spp, Unique photogram, gum bichromate, framed

Located in Sante Fe, NM

and will bear impact of these changes. Regarding memento mori, Geoffrey Batchen noted,“…Such objects

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photogram

#00115 Sium suave,  Unique photogram, gum bichromate, framed

#00115 Sium suave, Unique photogram, gum bichromate, framed

Located in Sante Fe, NM

spared and will bear impact of these changes. Regarding memento mori, Geoffrey Batchen noted,“…Such

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photogram

Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Medallion Necklace With Skull-Shaped Black Diamond
Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Medallion Necklace With Skull-Shaped Black Diamond

Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Medallion Necklace With Skull-Shaped Black Diamond

By Wendy Brandes

Located in New York, NY

you're headed. This pendant combines the ancient jewelry concept of Memento Mori with modern-day gem

Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Caravaggist Artist active in Naples, first half of the 17th century. "Saint Jero
Caravaggist Artist active in Naples, first half of the 17th century. "Saint Jero

Caravaggist Artist active in Naples, first half of the 17th century. "Saint Jero

Located in Madrid, ES

(memento mori) and the large book, representing his status as a Doctor of the Church and the first

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond J Dauphin
Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond J Dauphin

Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Drawing from 19th-century Victorian revival aesthetics, the black enamel finish honors the Memento Mori

Category

2010s Indian Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Star Sphere Necklace White Diamonds Gold-Plated Silver J Dauphin
Star Sphere Necklace White Diamonds Gold-Plated Silver J Dauphin

Star Sphere Necklace White Diamonds Gold-Plated Silver J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

celestial tradition and Memento Mori philosophy, this piece reflects the dialogue between transcendence and

Category

2010s Indian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, S...

Heart Necklace Black Diamond Victorian Style Gold Plated 28"
Heart Necklace Black Diamond Victorian Style Gold Plated 28"

Heart Necklace Black Diamond Victorian Style Gold Plated 28"

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

channels the poetic elegance of Victorian Memento Mori jewelry, reimagining the aesthetics of 19th-century

Category

2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver, Brass

Alexander McQueen Python Knuckle Duster Box Clutch
Alexander McQueen Python Knuckle Duster Box Clutch

Alexander McQueen Python Knuckle Duster Box Clutch

By Alexander McQueen

Located in PARIS, FR

motifs, a memento mori reimagined through the lens of modern glamour. This piece is a rare example of

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Black Diamond Snake Serpent Ring Gold Plated Sterling Silver
Black Diamond Snake Serpent Ring Gold Plated Sterling Silver

Black Diamond Snake Serpent Ring Gold Plated Sterling Silver

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wearer. Designed as "spiritual armour," this ring merges 19th-century Memento Mori aesthetics with a

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Uomo Barbuto

Fidel SantosUomo Barbuto

$9,000

H 40 in W 30 in D 0.5 in

Uomo Barbuto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the image, transforming it into a contemporary memento mori. By depicting the weathered sculpture and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Figurative Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Uomo Barbuto II

Fidel SantosUomo Barbuto II

$9,000

H 40 in W 30 in D 0.5 in

Uomo Barbuto II

Located in Brooklyn, NY

intentionally in the image, transforming it into a contemporary memento mori. By depicting the weathered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Figurative Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

"CAW", Contemporary, Owl Skull, Flowers, Red, Orange, Pink, Pastel
"CAW", Contemporary, Owl Skull, Flowers, Red, Orange, Pink, Pastel

"CAW", Contemporary, Owl Skull, Flowers, Red, Orange, Pink, Pastel

By Fu'una

Located in Franklin, MA

memento mori. Death is a recurring theme in Fu’una’s work. The work is mounted on 28 x 22 x .375 inch

Category

2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Foam Board

"High water"
"High water"

Emmanuelle Vroelant"High water", 2025

$6,113Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 1.97 in

"High water"

By Emmanuelle Vroelant

Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne

before the flip...” The painting is a landscape memento mori (remember that you are going to die

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glue, Acrylic, Other Medium

Skull & Bones - Light Holder Gunmetal Turquoise Crystals Vintage J Dauphin
Skull & Bones - Light Holder Gunmetal Turquoise Crystals Vintage J Dauphin

Skull & Bones - Light Holder Gunmetal Turquoise Crystals Vintage J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

including Bergdorf Goodman, Le Bon Marché, and Matches. This design reflects the brand’s roots in Memento

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Crystal

19th C. Italian Capriccio Ruins of Church with a Cemetery & Gravediggers
19th C. Italian Capriccio Ruins of Church with a Cemetery & Gravediggers

19th C. Italian Capriccio Ruins of Church with a Cemetery & Gravediggers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

'Memento- mori' scene within the ruins of a once-grand ecclesiastical structure, rendered in a surprisingly

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Gothic Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

No. 11302 CAESALIPINIA PULCHERRIMA - Poinciana

No. 11302 CAESALIPINIA PULCHERRIMA - Poinciana

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Means of Reproduction no. 127 – JACARANDA MIMOSIFOLIA, Jacaranda Tree

Means of Reproduction no. 127 – JACARANDA MIMOSIFOLIA, Jacaranda Tree

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Means of Reproduction no. 116 – ASTRAGALUS POMONENSIS, Pomona milvetch

Means of Reproduction no. 116 – ASTRAGALUS POMONENSIS, Pomona milvetch

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Means of Reproduction no. 2022 – MOJAVE DESERT POD

Means of Reproduction no. 2022 – MOJAVE DESERT POD

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Means of Reproduction no. 524 – ACER SACCHARINUM, Silver Maple

Means of Reproduction no. 524 – ACER SACCHARINUM, Silver Maple

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Means of Reproduction No. 111312 - DIOSCOREA VILLOSA, Wild Yam

Means of Reproduction No. 111312 - DIOSCOREA VILLOSA, Wild Yam

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Means of Reproduction no. 329 – BLETILLA STRIATA, Chinese Orchid

Means of Reproduction no. 329 – BLETILLA STRIATA, Chinese Orchid

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Means of Reproduction no. 628 – ROSA CALIFORNICA, Wild Rose

Means of Reproduction no. 628 – ROSA CALIFORNICA, Wild Rose

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Means of Reproduction no. 806 – PLANTANUS OCCIDENTALIS

Means of Reproduction no. 806 – PLANTANUS OCCIDENTALIS

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

No. 8143 – EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS, Tasmanian Blue Gum

No. 8143 – EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS, Tasmanian Blue Gum

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

No. 723 – MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA, Magnolia Tree

No. 723 – MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA, Magnolia Tree

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

. Another signifier of passing time, decay, appears frequently and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Means of Reproduction no. 615

Svjetlana TepavcevicMeans of Reproduction no. 615

Price Upon Request

H 17 in W 17 in

Means of Reproduction no. 615

By Svjetlana Tepavcevic

Located in Sante Fe, NM

and symbolizes memento mori: not only is life fleeting and finite, life and death are two ends of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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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.