Antique Georgian Memento Mori Hardstone Urn Ring 18ct Gold With Locket Circa 1780

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An exquisite Antique Georgian Memento Mori ring bezel set with a wonderful black Hardstone with a white Urn hand carved in the centre.

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. 

The piece is all 18ct Yellow Gold and features a small glass locket hidden at the back in which a memento can be held. It’s a rare antique find and has been kept in pristine condition throughout the centuries.    

WEIGHT: 2.55 grams

MEASURES: Size O (UK), 7 ¼ (US) - Can be sized, we offer this service for free, it takes approximately one week. 

FACE MEASURES: Width 8mm x Height 10mm x Depth 4mm 

LOCKET MEASURES: 5mm x 5mm 

METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold (Tested)

STONES: Hardstone 

AGE: Georgian. (Circa 1780 – 1800) 

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: 20-1060