Victorian 925 sterling silver memento mori skull ring with London blue topaz — micro skull reliefs front view

Victorian Memento Mori Skull Ring

London Blue Topaz / 4
$328.00
Sale price  $328.00 Regular price 
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Victorian 925 sterling silver memento mori skull ring with London blue topaz — micro skull reliefs front view

Victorian Memento Mori Skull Ring

$328.00
Sale price  $328.00 Regular price 
Size Guide & Help

Not sure of your size? You can still order with confidence. Every ring is made to order — place your order, tap the chat bubble, and we'll confirm your exact size before we craft it.

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  • No ring? Wrap paper or string around the base of your finger, mark the overlap, then measure that length in mm with any ruler.
  • Or get sized free at any local jeweler.

Between sizes? Order the larger size — same price — then add your exact size in the Size instruction box below.

Wide bands sit snugger. If you usually wear thin bands, consider sizing up 0.5.

Size instruction

Full size guide & international chart

Engraving (optional)

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Made to order for you · Free remake on any quality issue · Resizing available for a small fee.

Handcrafted

Exclusive Design

Memento mori — remember to live.

Two hand-sculpted skulls stand guard over an oval-cut center stone in a milgrain bezel, wrapped in Baroque tracery, all in hand-oxidized 925 sterling silver. Choose a cool London Blue Topaz, or White, Black, or Dark Gray Moissanite for brilliant fire. It's drawn from Victorian mourning jewelry, where a skull was never morbid — it was a reminder to spend your time well.

For the person who finds beauty in the somber: collectors of the unusual, lovers of history and dark-academia detail, anyone marking a moment a plain ring couldn't hold. It also makes a rare, genuinely meaningful gift — a piece with a philosophy, not just a price tag.

Make it yours — just ask. Choose your stone (London Blue Topaz, White Moissanite, Black Moissanite, or Dark Gray Moissanite), size, and finish, with hidden inside-band engraving available. Need a half-size or a size we don't list? Want a different or added gemstone, another setting, a different metal or surface finish, or custom engraving styling — even a fully original design? Message us on the chat bubble in the corner. Every piece is made to order, so let's build exactly what you want.

Solid 925 sterling silver, never plated. Designed in Canada and hand-crafted to order — hand-oxidized so the shadows deepen and the high points brighten the longer you wear it.

Materials
  • Sterling silver
  • Topaz
Dimensions
  • Ring Face Length: Approx. 21mm
  • Ring Face Width: Approx. 15mm
  • Ring Face Thickness: Approx. 3-4mm
  • Band Height: Approx. 8mm
  • Band Thickness: Approx. 2mm
  • Gemstone Size: 6*8mm
Manufacturing

Our products are manufactured both locally and globally. We carefully select our manufacturing partners to ensure our products are high quality and a fair value.

Made-to-order typical processing time: 7-14 business days.

Shipping

We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location. Our standard transit timeframe for international delivery is generally 10 to 15 business days after dispatch. See full shipping policy here.

Return policy

Our goal is for every customer to be totally satisfied with their purchase. If this isn't the case, let us know and we'll do our best to work with you to make it right. See full refund policy here.

FAQ

What does "memento mori" mean?
Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning "remember you must die" — a philosophical tradition encouraging reflection on mortality, transience, and the preciousness of life. It was widely used in Victorian mourning jewelry, Baroque art, and Stoic philosophy. This ring translates that centuries-old symbol into a wearable piece: two hand-sculpted skulls flank a precious gemstone, framing beauty within the awareness of impermanence.

Which gemstone should I choose — London blue topaz or white topaz?
London blue topaz is a deep, inky steel-blue gemstone known for its rich color and brilliant clarity — it adds a solemn, twilight depth to the ring. White topaz is near-colorless and highly brilliant, giving the ring a moonlit, ethereal quality while keeping the skull and architectural details as the visual centerpiece. Both are 6×8mm oval-cut stones set in a milgrain bezel.

Is this ring suitable as an alternative engagement or wedding ring?
Yes — the ring's philosophical symbolism (memento mori — a reminder that love, like life, is precious precisely because it is finite) makes it a deeply meaningful choice for unconventional proposals, Gothic weddings, or Dark Academia ceremonies. It is available with custom interior engraving up to 100 characters. Message us for custom font and format.


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