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Vintage Memento Mori Skull Masonic Freemason Ring, Size 10 3/4, Sterling Silver

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  • Ring sizeUS 10.75
  • Weight11.75 g
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Description

This intriguing vintage ring is a striking example of Memento Mori jewelry, a genre dating back centuries. Memento Mori, Latin for "remember you must die," served as a symbolic reminder of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. Often featuring skulls, hourglasses, or skeletons, these pieces encouraged introspection and a life lived with purpose.

This particular ring showcases the iconic skull and crossbones motif, deeply entwined with Masonic symbolism. The square and compass, the most recognizable emblem of Freemasonry, is prominently displayed, along with the Masonic motto "Virtus Junxit Mors Non Separabit" - "Whom virtue unites, death will not separate."

Crafted from sterling silver, the ring weighs 11.75 grams and is a size 10 3/4. It exhibits a beautiful patina, evidence of its age and history, adding to its unique character. This piece is a captivating blend of symbolism and artistry, perfect for collectors of Memento Mori, Masonic, or simply unique vintage jewelry.

Item specification

Materials
silver, sterling, 925, sterling silver, silber
Ring size
10 3/4 US/CA
Primary color
Silver
Adjustable
No
Weight
11.75 g

Details as listed by the shop. Anything not shown wasn't recorded for this piece — ask us and we'll check it by hand.

Will it fit?

Size
US 10.75
Inside diameter
20.4 mm

Plain shank. A local jeweller can usually take a plain shank up or down about a size. Ask them first — we do not carry out resizing ourselves.

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