RARE - White-Enamel Georgian Memento Mori Mourning Ring 1767

A rare and evocative piece of Georgian mourning jewelry, this memento mori ring is a miniature love letter to memory itself. Its delicate white enamel, traditionally used in 18th-century mourning pieces, symbolizes innocence, remembrance, and the honored life of the departed—often reserved for women or children. The personalized inscription and original fitted, marked box speak to its bespoke heritage and deeply personal significance.

Such rings weren’t just tokens of grief; they were wearable tributes, passed from hand to hand in quiet reverence. Today, memento mori artifact whispers across centuries, inviting the wearer to connect with the deep emotional artistry of a bygone era.

This band is a rare, museum-worthy artifact of 18th-century mourning tradition and a remarkable symbol of love, remembrance, and Georgian jewelry artistry.

Material: 18k yellow gold, white enamel
Marking: “MARY.JEX.OB.1.MAY.1767.AET:59”
Period: Georgian (1767)
Ring Size: 6 (cannot be sized)
Weight: 3.7 grams
Dimensions: 2.8 mm wide