skull and bones wax seal necklace - memento mori wax seal jewelry
This small memento mori skull and bones wax seal necklace is sure to remind you that we are mere mortals and life is fleeting so live fully today. Meaningful wax seal jewelry.
- symbolism -
In heraldry, the skull is symbolic of mortality and a reminder that death comes to all living things ... the Latin sentiment MEMENTO MORI means remember your death and is meant to inspire you to intentionally think about your own death every day, as a means of appreciating the present and focus on the future.
- approximate measurement - almost 5/8" (16mm)
- wax seal charm metal - sterling silver (.925 silver)
- photographed with a US dime and inch ruler for scale
- chain - a sterling silver cable chain with a spring ring clasp
- select the necklace chain length or just the charm at checkout
Impressed from a replica skull signet ring. I've been holding onto this one for a really long time, unsure about using the signet ring to create a necklace since it's based on an amazing antique signet ring (around 1619) found in a huge excavation project in Virginia, of the first English settlers, and now part of a museum collection. Otherwise, my entire jewelry collection is created with actual historic antique seals so therein lies my conundrum.
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Impressed with history!