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Memento or Vanitas carved on white Carrara and Emperador spain
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
rappresentante il tema della "Vanitas" o "Memento Mori"
Era un tema molto in voga sopratutto nel 1600, il nome
Category
Early 2000s Italian Baroque Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
Crest Signet Ring Skull Victorian Style Black Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Crest Skull Signet Ring – 14K Gold Plated Sterling Silver, Victorian Memento Mori
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Black Diamond, Silver, Gold Plate
Antique Silver "Momento Mori" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare and evocative antique shell cameo features a Memento Mori motif—a symbolic reminder of
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Busto di faraone egizio, (memento- vanitas ) scolpito su marmo bianco di Carrara
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
in marmo bianco di Carrara rappresentante il tema della "Vanitas" o "Memento Mori"
Era un tema molto
Category
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Busts
Materials
Marble
Star Choker Necklace Black Onyx
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pendant – Memento Mori Choker Necklace
This Onyx Star Pendant Choker Necklace by J DAUPHIN features a
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Brass
Crest Signet Ring Skull Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crest Skull Signet Ring – White Diamond Eyes · Gold-Plated Victorian Memento Mori by J DAUPHIN
The
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass
Light Blue Enamel Ring Divine Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN “Divine” Band Ring – Light Blue Enamel, 14K Gold-Plated Brass (Victorian Memento Mori
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Crest Signet Ring Diamond Skull Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpted skull with natural white diamond eyes. The ring follows the Memento Mori tradition from Victorian
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Signet Ring Light White Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN “Light” Signet Ring – 14k Gold-Plated, White Enamel, Memento Mori Style
Gold-Plated
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
$350 / item
Virgin Mary Medals Necklace French Vintage Pendants
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver • French Vintage Medals • Hand-Enameled Black Chain • Victorian Memento Mori Inspiration
This
Category
2010s French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Eightpointed Black Star Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight-Pointed Star Onyx Pendant – Memento Mori Choker Necklace
This choker features an eight-pointed
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Choker Chain Necklace Star
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eight-Pointed Star Onyx Pendant – Memento Mori Choker Necklace
This choker features an eight-pointed
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Heart Ring Black Enamel White Diamond 14k Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Inspired Memento Mori Jewelry Heart Ring
This White Diamond Heart Ring is handcrafted in solid 14k gold
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Crest Signet Ring Gold Mens Skull Victorian
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Crest Signet Ring Skull Victorian Memento Mori Style Mens J Dauphin
J DAUPHIN signature piece
Category
2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Ring Black Enamel White Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and the connection between mortality and love beyond time. In memento mori jewelry, the heart
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Wendy Brandes Fancy-Cut 2.54 Carat Black Diamond Skull Earrings
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
These earrings combine the ancient jewelry concept of Memento Mori with modern-day gem-cutting
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signet Ring Diamond Ring Gold Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Memento Mori Style
This handcrafted Fleur-de-Lis ring in solid 14k gold features a sleek black enamel
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Heart Necklace Black Enamel Victorian Style Diamond Pearl
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, white diamonds, and mini white pearls in a design inspired by Victorian jewelry and Memento Mori
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
Necklace Diamonds Star Covered Sphere Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
– Victorian Memento Mori Style
Designer: J Dauphin
This sculptural long pendant necklace by J Dauphin
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Necklace Diamonds Star Covered Sphere Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
– Victorian Memento Mori Style
Designer: J Dauphin
This sculptural long pendant necklace by J Dauphin
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Spiritual Ring Black Enamel Truth
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Memento Mori Style “TRUTH” Ring – Black Enamel, 14K Gold Plated
Designer: J Dauphin
The Memento
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
$350 / item
Heart Necklace Black Enamel Victorian Style White Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
necklace in black enamel with white diamonds and white pearls, inspired by Victorian Memento Mori jewelry
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Heart Black Diamond Necklace Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heart Pendant • Black Enamel Finish • Thirteen Black Diamonds • Victorian Memento Mori Design
The Heart
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Black Diamond, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Heart Earrings Black Diamond Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian sentimental and Memento Mori jewelry, where it represented loyalty, remembrance, and the
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Black Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Divine Band Signet Ring Blue Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
– Memento Mori Inspired Gold Ring
This Divine Signet Ring by J DAUPHIN is crafted in 14k gold plated brass
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Heart Necklace Black Diamond Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Plated Heart Pendant • Black Enamel Finish • Black Diamond Accent • Victorian Memento Mori Design
The
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Star Orb Necklace Black White Diamond Enamel Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silver in a design inspired by Victorian jewelry, celestial symbolism, and Memento Mori traditions. The
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Enamel
Heart Earrings Black Enamel White Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Heart Hoop Earrings with Black Enamel
Victorian Style Memento Mori
Designer: J
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Hoop Earring Black Enamel Bkack Diamond Star
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
together key elements of antique celestial jewelry, Memento Mori enamel work, and contemporary sculptural
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Sterling Skeleton with Hand Hammered Jewels in 20k and 22k Gold
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
. Collect a serious addition to the memento mori tradition with this astonishing objet d'art. The piece
Category
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cranio umano scolpito in marmo bianco Carrara -memento- made in Italy
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
base in marmo grigio bardiglio rappresentante il tema della "Vanitas" o "Memento Mori"
Le dimensioni
Category
Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Heart Necklace Victorian Style Black Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Gold-Plated Heart Necklace with Black Diamond & Black Enamel Chain – Victorian Memento Mori
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver, Brass
Emma Walter (1833-1893) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, The Last Duet
Located in Corsham, GB
and rich history in Western Art History. The composition perhaps serves as a memento mori - a reminder
Category
Late 19th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Drop Necklace Black Diamond Orb Star Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
arranged in star-shaped settings. The piece reflects Victorian inspiration and traditional Memento Mori
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Heart Necklace Black Enamel White Diamond Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Plated Heart Pendant • Black Enamel Finish • White Diamond & Mini Pearls • Victorian Memento Mori Design
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Heart Necklace Diamond Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
– Gemstones: white diamonds, mini white pearls
Length: 28 inches
Inspiration: Memento Mori, Victorian era
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...
Emma Walter (1833-1893) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, The Songbird
s Coda
Located in Corsham, GB
perhaps serves as a memento mori - a reminder of the fragile beauty of life. Faintly signed to the lower
Category
Late 19th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Black Enamel Ring White Diamond Fleur de Lis
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN “Pure” Fleur-de-Lis Ring – Black Enamel, Black Diamond, Victorian Memento Mori Style
14k
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Heart Choker Necklace Diamond Black Enamel Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Memento Mori Design
The White Diamond Pearl Heart Necklace by J Dauphin captures the beauty of Victorian
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, 14k Gold, Silver
Chain Choker Necklace Diamond Star Sphere Pendant Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Victorian Memento Mori Design by J Dauphin
This gold chain choker by J Dauphin presents a sculptural black
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
half human skull carved from yellow Siena marble - memento - made in Italy
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
altorilievo rappresentante il tema della "Vanitas" o "Memento Mori"
manifattura italiana certificata dalla
Category
Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble
Victorian Style White Diamond Heart Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inches
Inspiration: Memento Mori, Victorian era
Availability: Immediate delivery
Description:
Heart
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Gold-Plated Victorian Star Charm Choker Necklace with Blue Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jewelry • Memento Mori Inspiration • J Dauphin**
Star Charm Chain Necklace in 14k gold-plated metal
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Miniature painted in pencil on paper, depicting a Vanitas, Germany circa 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Miniature depicting a Vanitas Memento Mori painted in pencil on paper. The frame, made of ebonized
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Brass
Star Sphere Drop Necklace Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold-Plated Silver Star Sphere Necklace with Black and White Diamonds – Black Enamel Memento Mori
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Si...
Star Sphere Necklace Black White Diamond Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian celestial jewelry and the Memento Mori tradition, the design reflects the dual nature of existence
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Star Charm Choker Chain Necklace Blue Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jewelry • Memento Mori Inspiration • J Dauphin**
Star Charm Chain Necklace in 14k gold-plated metal
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel, 14k Gold
Fleur-de-Lis Ring Black Enamel Diamond Band “PURE” Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN Diamond Black Enamel Fleur-de-Lis Ring – “PURE” Victorian Memento Mori Style
14k Gold
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Enamel, 14k Gold
Aquamarine Cuff Bracelet Chain Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN Cuff Chain Bracelet – Aquamarine, 14K Gold Plated, Black Enamel, Victorian Memento Mori
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1:1 Sculpture of a Human Skull in Green Verdigris Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
mortality - memento mori. It was made in Europe circa 1950-80.
Measurements: 21 x 13 x 12 cm.
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pop Surrealist Painting, "The Key To Success"
Located in San Diego, CA
memento mori still life. Creating imagery that inspires the imagination, coupled with classic painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint holding skull
Located in Buffalo, NY
"Memento Mori" (Remember Death), reminding viewers and the saint of human mortality, the fleeting nature of
Category
Antique 1890s German Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Star Ball Drop Necklace Black White Diamond Enamel Silver
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enamel - Memento Mori: The necklace draws inspiration from the Victorian era, a period deeply influenced
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Drop Necklace Diamond Necklace Sphere Star Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enamel - Memento Mori: The necklace draws inspiration from the Victorian era, a period deeply influenced
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Ste...
Cosmic Diamond Orb Necklace Midnight Blue Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspiration and Black Enamel - Memento Mori: The necklace draws inspiration from the Victorian era, a period
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Black Diamond White Diamond Star Ball Necklace Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Victorian Inspiration and Black Enamel - Memento Mori: The necklace draws inspiration from the Victorian era
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Star Ball Pendant Necklace Black Diamond White Diamond Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enamel - Memento Mori: The necklace draws inspiration from the Victorian era, a period deeply influenced
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
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Memento Mori For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate memento mori for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 140 vintage or 246 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a memento mori may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A memento mori from J DAUPHIN, Attilio Codognato and William Llewellyn Griffiths — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A memento mori can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 136 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a memento mori, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Memento Mori?
The price for a memento mori starts at $155 and tops out at $160,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,663.
Questions About Memento Mori
- What is a memento mori ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Memento mori ring is a ring that is an artistic reminder of the inevitability of death. ‘Memento mori’ is a Latin term that means “remember you must die.” These rings typically either feature a skull, crossbones or skeletons to prompt people to remember the shortness of life. Shop a range of memento mori rings on 1stDibs.
- What does memento mori mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Memento mori means “remember that you must die” in Latin. A memento mori is an object which serves as either a warning or reminder of death. An example of a memento mori is a skull.