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Memento Mori Signet Ring

Based on Ring Found During Jamestown Excavation
Designed to be Used as Letter Seal
Made in the USA

Based on a gold signet ring found during the Jamestown excavations that is thought to have belonged to Captain Christopher Lawne (1619). Memento Mori is Latin for “remember your mortality.” It was often practiced as a spiritual discipline to remind oneself that life is short. Like the original, the design is cut in reverse to be used as a letter seal. Made of 925 sterling silver.

Made in USA

Item # RG-795

Customer Reviews

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coolest jewelry I own

I bought this ring nearly 10 years ago and it's historical replica jewelry done perfectly right. The font and skull design take a bit of squinting or a magnifying glass to see properly, but I don't mind. It has a handmade, hand-cast charm appropriate to the period. The ring is completely unbranded and unblemished with logos and ridiculous trademark symbols and great to wear every day or keep as an heirloom piece of jewelry. Keep a silver polishing cloth on hand, as the sterling silver does get very tarnished after a few months.

Quality is amazing. Love the weight and feel of this ring.

Just a beautiful ring and works great. Looks exactly as advertised.

Wonderful Ring.

It arrived in about 3-4 days after ordering, fits well and leaves a legible impression when used with wax. I also found out it can be used with ink to make a stamp. A neat conversation starter and a fun way to seal a letter!

The thought counts

Imagine the nice pictures of the ring shrunk way way down to 13mm. Then squint really hard. For the die-hard history buff who knows what this is supposed to be-it’s cool. For their friends and family they will have no idea what it is or supposed to look like, fugetaboutit.