Seventeenth Century Skull Ring Garnet circa 1990

circa 1990

Centred with a cushion-shaped old mine-cut diamond

Victorian 18ct 5 stone old cut diamond ring with diamond points and a beautifully carved shank

The necklace is 40cm long and the central drop is 2

adding an extra touch of period charm

Seventeenth Century Skull Ring Garnet circa 1990A rare seventeenth century gold mourning ring, the plain 18ct gold band engraved to the exterior with a memento mori skull, a potent symbol of mortality and the transience of earthly life. Such rings were commissioned to commemorate the deceased and were commonly distributed to family members and mourners at funerals during the seventeenth century. The interior bears the engraved inscription "G Nodes obt aet Feb 1683 4" Ring Size: J Weight: 3. 5 grams