A reminder that nothing beautiful was ever meant to last forever, The Mourning Memento Ring places one of history’s oldest symbols of mortality at its center. A skull and crossbones emerges from haunting enamel, encircled by a halo of luminous pearls, a striking meeting of darkness and delicacy. Ornate engraving sweeps along the shoulders of the gold band, giving the ring the richness of an heirloom unearthed from another century.
The skull was not simply a symbol of death. In memento mori jewelry, its name drawn from the Latin reminder “remember you must die”, served as an invitation to remember the fleeting nature of life and to live it with intention. Pearls held a particularly poignant place in mourning jewelry, their luminous, tear-like appearance making them natural symbols of sorrow, purity, and remembrance.
The Mourning Memento embraces that beautiful contradiction: a macabre skull softened by a crown of pearls, haunting enamel set against warm gold, and elaborate scrollwork carved into the band. It is at once a remembrance of mortality and a celebration of being alive, a little memento meant to whisper: remember that your time here is precious.
Mourning Victorian Collection - Created to honor the quiet beauty in grief, memory, and transformation.
A final farewell. Once the remaining pieces are gone, this design will be laid to rest and will not return.
All pieces are handmade!
Features
18k gold vermeil over 925 sterling silver (2.5 micron plating)
Sculpted skull & crossbones motif
Two-tone enamel
Halo of 16 hand-set imitation pearls
Intricately engraved band
Comfortable weight, designed for everyday wear
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