{"title":"Memento Mori \u0026 Mourning Jewelry","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis ever-changing collection honors centuries-old traditions of remembrance, grief, and love. Each piece—whether an intricately carved jet brooch, a Victorian hairwork locket, or a ring bearing a skull, urn, or weeping willow—was once worn in tribute to a life lost but never forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese are not reproductions or restocks. Most are one-of-a-kind, and once they’re gone, they’re truly gone. Some are subtle, some dramatic, but all carry the weight of memory and the artistry of a time when jewelry was both ornament and elegy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBrowse often. Pieces come and go as fleetingly as the moments they commemorate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"extremely-rare-georgian-white-enamel-memento-mori-mourning-rings-3","title":"RARE - Georgian White-Enamel Memento Mori Mourning Rings 1741","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAcquired from a private collection, this extraordinary Georgian memento mori mourning ring is among the rarest examples of antique jewelry. This ring features luminous white enamel in 18k yellow gold—a symbolic tribute to purity, innocence, and the death of a virgin. White mourning rings, primarily used in the Georgian and Victorian periods, memorialized children or unmarried women, distinguishing them from the black enamel rings used for married individuals.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mourning_ring\" class=\"inline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSold individually, the collection includes four rings dating from 1741 to 1806, each crafted during the elegant Georgian era. White mourning enamel signified the loss of a young life, making these rings poignant tokens of remembrance. Their scarcity and historical significance have made them prized objects for museum collectors and connoisseurs of rare mourning jewelry. 18k gold, used for its noble appearance and permanence, elevates each piece to luxurious memorial art.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artofmourning.com\/1774-white-enamel-mourning-ring\/\" class=\"inline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese white memento mori rings are wearable relics of love, loss, and historical mourning customs. Highly collectible and increasingly difficult to find, each ring tells a deeply personal story through the language of Georgian memorial jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18k yellow gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRare white mourning enamel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"EEB 1741 AE 29 WM HALE ESQ OB 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.8 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 (cannot be sized)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod: \u003c\/strong\u003eGeorgian (1741)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51937745928506,"sku":"TB0102","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/7398\/7898\/files\/18kGold_Goergian_Mourning_Ring.jpg?v=1758998865"},{"product_id":"18k-gold-white-enamel-georgian-memento-mori-mourning-ring-1","title":"RARE - 18k Gold \u0026 White-Enamel Georgian Memento Mori Mourning Ring 1787","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eFrom a remarkable private collection comes this exceptional Georgian memento mori mourning ring, delicately crafted in 18k yellow gold and adorned with symbolic white enamel. The ring is inscribed “MARTHA.WILLIS.OB:2 NOV.1787,” commemorating the passing of Martha Willis on November 2, 1787—a testament both to the artistry and emotional resonance of 18th-century memorial jewelry.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/artofmourning.com\/the-georgian-era-an-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWhite enamel was reserved for the young or unmarried, marking innocence and purity lost, and was a powerful motif throughout the Georgian period. The fitted, marked box underscores its bespoke provenance and careful preservation. Mourning rings of this caliber were bespoke, precious mementos given to families and close friends, linking them to a vibrant tradition of love, remembrance, and artistry.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/artofmourning.com\/memento-mori-in-jewellery-anachronistic-1780s-white-enamel-ring-where-memento-mori-meets-neoclassicism\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18k yellow gold, white enamel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3.6 mm \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e4.4 grams\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.5 (inquire about sizing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“MARTHA.WILLIS.OB:2 NOV.1787\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGeorgian (1787)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis museum-worthy piece is a glimpse into the emotional heart of Georgian-era mourning customs. Rare white enamel rings with direct in-memoriam inscriptions such as this are highly sought by collectors and scholars for their beauty, symbolism, and historical resonance.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/artofmourning.com\/the-georgian-era-an-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51937914454330,"sku":"TB0105","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/7398\/7898\/files\/GeorgianMourningRing_cdaa3f9b-ae41-49dd-b583-122e97f4ac47.jpg?v=1758999306"},{"product_id":"white-enamel-georgian-memento-mori-mourning-ring-2","title":"RARE - White-Enamel Georgian Memento Mori Mourning Ring 1767","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuch 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis band is a rare, museum-worthy artifact of 18th-century mourning tradition and a remarkable symbol of love, remembrance, and Georgian jewelry artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18k yellow gold, white enamel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“MARY.JEX.OB.1.MAY.1767.AET:59”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGeorgian (1767)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.8 mm wide\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51937931985210,"sku":"TB0104","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/7398\/7898\/files\/GeorgianJewelry_89668fe1-efd8-43d5-9170-fe77c1912766.jpg?v=1758999544"},{"product_id":"white-enamel-georgian-memento-mori-ring-with-sugarloaf-garnet","title":"RARE -White-Enamel Georgian Memento Mori Ring with Sugarloaf Garnet 1806","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAn extraordinary relic of Georgian-era memorial art, this memento mori ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and showcases a luminous sugarloaf garnet surrounded by a halo of 14 natural pearls. The white enamel band, inscribed “MARY.ROLLS.DIED 24.JAN.1806 AGED.25,” commemorates the life of Mary Rolls, passed at age 25, and its bespoke presentation set with the gemstones exhibits status and affluence.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWhite-enamel mourning rings were uniquely reserved for commemorating virgins, children, or young unmarried women, a poetic Georgian symbol of purity. Sugarloaf garnets and natural pearls were chosen both for beauty and as tokens of remembrance. The original condition and provenance, along with the rare inscription, elevate this ring’s desirability for collectors and museums. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e18k yellow gold, white enamel, sugarloaf garnet, natural pearls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“MARY.ROLLS.DIED 24.JAN.1806 AGED.25”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGarnet: 8.5 x 7.5 x 4.2 mm; Pearls: 14 @ 2.8–2.4 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–3.8 mm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.6 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUS 5.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAppears original\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938059452730,"sku":"TR0103","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/7398\/7898\/files\/Garnet_Mourning_Ring.jpg?v=1759003181"}],"url":"https:\/\/petrastar.com\/ja\/collections\/memento-mori-mourning-jewelry.oembed","provider":"Petra Star","version":"1.0","type":"link"}