16 Karat and Sterling Siver Momento Mori Ring
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This Unique "Momento Mori" 16 karat yellow gold and sterling silver ring showcases an urn motif designed with rose cut diamonds and surrounded in blue lapis lazuli weighing .75 carat, accented with light engraving and 28 rose cut diamonds, weighing .80 carat. Momento Mori, translates to "remember you must die" in latin. These types of jewelry pieces were popular during the Victorian era and were worn as reminders of dearly departed loved ones. Other common motifs were skulls, bones, and snuffed out candles, all tempoary things to remind us of the short time we have and to remember to make the most of our lives.