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This fabulous 18ct Yellow Gold Memento Mori Diamond Skull and cross bone ring is fabulous.
The skull and cross bones are surrounded by Diamonds in the outer gallery leading to an ornate gallery and shank.
Skull jewellery (Memento Mori) is very collectable.
Memento Mori means "Remember that you must die" and to cherish each day as it is a reminder of the imminence of both death and the hazards of life.
During the 17th Century Memento Mori jewellery was decorated with skulls, crossbones, skeletons, coffins, and worms which all seems very macabre to us today.
Diamonds sit in the skulls eyes and cross bones of this macabre ring.
Approx 1ct of Diamonds in total.
The Diamonds sparkle continuously and beautifully captivating the allure of natures beauty.
Diamond is the hardest mineral on Earth and this combined with its exceptional lustre and brilliant fire has made it the most highly prized of all gems.
Old Cut Diamonds are known to Dance by Candle light.
The shank has a lovely engraving all the way around.
The ring is made in the Georgian style to represent the Memento Mori movement.
This will suit either sex.
Looks fabulous when worn, a great talking piece.
The ring weighs 6.6 grams.
Measures L in the UK or 6 USA - Can be sized, we offer this service for free, it takes approximately one week.
Stands 8mm off the finger.
The face of the ring measures 14mm across x 17mm down.
The skull measures 4mm across x 7mm down.
In Excellent condition.
