Antique Memento Mori Skull Ring

 

Discover memento mori jewelry, exquisite creations from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries, designed to inspire pious living by confronting the unavoidable reality of death. The Latin translation, "remember you must die," powerfully conveys this profound purpose.

Germany, 17th century. Memento mori skull ring, around 1600-1625

The skull: a potent memento mori, urging contemplation of life's transience. From Renaissance masterpieces to ancient Roman society, its enduring presence underscores its profound historical significance.