Suegrey Jewelry winged skull ring - sterling silver winged skull mourning band

Suegrey Jewelry winged skull ring - sterling silver winged skull mourning band - memento mori jewelry In excellent condition Size 10 Bringing back the past with a sterling silver winged skull ring, reminiscent of historic 18th century winged skull mourning bands, also called the winged death's head mourning band. - symbolism - In heraldry, a skull is symbolic of mortality. Memento mori - remember you must die, the hour will not be known. The winged skull conveys the message that life is a fleeting thing. Hand carved from a chunk of pretty purple wax and cast in sterling silver. - approximate ring band width - almost 1/4" (6mm tall) - ring metal - solid sterling silver, oxidized to show detail, and rather thick 2.5mm A little history ... mourning rings gained popularity in the 16th century as they became more accessible. The rings, with a stylized skull - sometimes with wings - on the outer band, were usually inscribed to the interior with the deceased name or initials, the death date, sometimes the age at death and occasionally a sentiment. It was customarily given to family, friends, and persons of note at funerals, a sentimental keepsake to comfort and console them in their loss and to remind them that death is inevitable.