Georgian "Memento Mori" Enameled Gold Mourning Ring Art Deco The opal in this particular

The opal in this particular ring is one of these rare black crystal opals

In many Southeast Asian traditions

but is also suitable as a right-hand ring or a birthstone ring for those born in May

breathing new life into an antique treasure while highlighting a genuinely exceptional natural blue zircon—an heirloom in the making

Georgian "Memento Mori" Enameled Gold Mourning Ring Art Deco The opal in this particularHandcrafted in London circa 1817, this remarkable Georgian ring stands as one of our stores oldest and rarest treasuresa poignant example of memento mori jewelry, reflecting the eras deep engagement with mortality, memory, and sentiment. The living wore these pieces to honor the dead, not as symbols of sorrow, but as gentle reminders of lifes impermanence. Unlike Victorian mourning jewelry, which often features personal items like locks of hair and