Seventeenth Century Skull Ring Jade A stunning pair of old

A stunning pair of old European cut diamond wing earrings

A vintage brilliant-cut diamond and 18ct gold heart pendant

* Reserved * A large and statement Victorian ring with a cabochon cut moonstone

and effortlessly cool

The approximate total diamond content is 7

Seventeenth Century Skull Ring Jade A stunning pair of oldA 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