Georgian "Memento Mori" Enameled Gold Mourning Ring Sapphire 40 carats of natural VS

40 carats of natural VS diamonds

This ring can be worn beautifully on its own

The diamonds accenting the piece are of excellent quality

A staff favorite

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Georgian "Memento Mori" Enameled Gold Mourning Ring Sapphire 40 carats of natural VSHandcrafted in London circa 1817, this remarkable Georgian ring stands as one of our stores oldest and rarest treasuresa poignant example of memento mori jewelry, reflecting the eras deep engagement with mortality, memory, and sentiment. The living wore these pieces to honor the dead, not as symbols of sorrow, but as gentle reminders of lifes impermanence. Unlike Victorian mourning jewelry, which often features personal items like locks of hair and