This ingenious ring has been crafted in the Memento Mori style. 18ct gold has been skilfully worked into a sturdy clasped locket, with beautiful engravings wrapped around the ring’s shoulders.
Within the locket is a hidden skull with sparkling old mine cut diamonds eyes. Such macabre imagery was common in Memento Mori jewellery, which literally translates as “Remember you will die”. The morbid themes were not a celebration of death, rather a reminder to live your life well.
It’s a wonderful statement piece with a good weight and a little surprise within.
We recommend you insure for £2,300. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.
WEIGHT: 13.7 grams
MEASURES: Size N ½ (UK), 7 (US) - Can be sized, we offer this service for free, it takes approx. 1-2 weeks to complete.
FACE MEASURES: Height 16.5mm x Width 14mm x Depth 5mm – Locket 13mm x 15mm
METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested)
STONES: Diamonds (approx. 0.08ct each)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 22-196