Antique Memento Mori Skull Signet Ring [Victorian Antique] [10Kt Gold & Skull Ruby Top]

Memento Mori is Latin for Remember that you must die. This is an ancient aphorism that became popular in funeral art and architecture in the Middle Ages, when skulls and coffins were used as motifs. Small items such as table clocks and pocket watches, as well as jewelry such as morning rings (worn at funerals and during mourning), were worn by the wealthy from the 16th century to the Victorian era in the 19th century. Original antique memento mori jewelry is a rare and highly designed item that is popular and rarely seen. This piece was probably made around the late 1800s, and features a simple hoop with a large onyx top and a skull motif that is unforgettable once you see it. When it was x-rayed at a specialty store, it showed a reaction of 10K gold, but the gold is mottled and has a slightly reddish texture that is typical of this era, and the eyes probably contain rubies, giving it an expressive design. Please check the condition in the photos and be aware of the characteristics of vintage before purchasing. Size: No. 17 Head part (length): 20mm Weight: Approx. 7g