MEMENTO MORI

MEMENTO MORI

Memento Mori, latin for Remember Death, refers to talismans created as reminders of the fleeting nature of life on Earth. From the Medieval to the Victorian eras, these charms became popular symbols for remembering the afterlife and memorializing the deceased. In the contemporary moment, Memento Mori artifacts have become a standby for Goth girls and ghouls à la mode.

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      • MEMENTO MORISPINEL NECKLACE
      • Lauren Wolf
      • A deep dark black spinel stone is set off by 14k solid gold. Spinel is one of the strongest stones around, second only to diamonds. Black and gold are good for the soul.  
        • MEMENTO MORIGOLD DIAMOND EYE SKULL STUDS
        • Michael Spirito
        • 'Ol diamond eyes get us every time. Skull studs are a no fuss way to incorporate a mortal memo into your daily look.  
          • MEMENTO MORIVANITAS GOLD SKULL NECKLACE
          • Anthony Lent
          • Vanitas is a Dutch fine art version of Memento Mori. 17th century painters such as Rembrandt included skulls in still life works to evoke the perishable nature of life. Wear this tiny skull and laugh at death! 
            • MEMENTO MORISKULL ETERNITY BAND
            • Anthony Lent
            • A statement piece if there ever was one, Anthony's finely carved skulls give new meaning to the term "eternity band."  
              • MEMENTO MORICOBRA CHARMER MINI HOOPS
              • Celine D'Aoust
              • Flirt with fatality and charm these cobras right onto your ears! Celine's serpentine mini hoops shine in yellow gold with diamond eyes.  
                • MEMENTO MORIRUBY CABOCHON NECKLACE
                • Lauren Wolf
                • Evocative of a Victorian memorial locket, Lauren's bluish-red ruby cabochon necklace is bloody brilliant. 
                  • MEMENTO MORISILVER SNAKE RING
                  • Katrina LaPenne
                  • Wrap a silver snake around your finger for good luck! Ancient Sumerian belief held that snakes were guardians at the gates of heaven.  
                    • MEMENTO MORISILVER SKULL STUDS
                    • Anthony Lent
                    • Simple and silver, Anthony's skull studs are a practical addition to your stud collection. Ever the master, Anthony has carved incredible detail into these littles - even the teeth are perfectly wrought! 
                      • MEMENTO MORISKULL PENDANT NECKLACE
                      • Nick Engel
                      • Nick's "Skully" necklace is a staff favorite. We love that this guy doesn't take death to seriously. After all, “The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.” – Seneca  
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