Seventeenth Century Skull Ring Garnet The necklace is 40cm long

The necklace is 40cm long and the central drop is 2

one with a bow and arrow

adding an extra touch of period charm

possibly depicting a stylised figure with a gourd

circa 1990

Seventeenth Century Skull Ring Garnet The necklace is 40cm longA 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