Antique Memento Mori Skull Signet Ring [Victorian Antique] [9ct Gold & Skull Top] Celtic Knot

Memento Mori is the Latin word for remember you need to die. It is an epigram that has existed since ancient times, but since the Middle Ages it has appeared in funerary art and architecture as a motif represented by skulls and caskets, and has become popular. Small items such as table clocks and pocket watches, as well as jewelry, were incorporated into morning rings (worn for funerals and mourning) and were worn by wealthy people from the 16th century to the 19th century Victorian era. Antique Memento Mori jewelry is a popular and rare item due to its rarity and high design. This was probably made in the late 1800s, and has a simple but mysterious design with a Celtic knot as the body and a skull motif on the top, giving it a very atmospheric atmosphere. Only the skull top is probably gold-plated on an alloy with copper etc., but it is not unusual for jewelry of this era when roll gold (gold-plated) was often used, and the glass is enamel-fastened to the eyes. It is a structure with an expression. Engraved with 9ct gold. (It may have been stamped for sale and distribution later.) Gold is appraised at a specialty store. Please check the condition in the photo and purchase after acknowledging the characteristics of vinteg. Size: No. 16 head part (vertical): 11 mm Weight: Approximately 2g