17th Century "Pumpkin Head" Memento Mori Skull Ring chrysoprase Persian Turquoise

Persian Turquoise

with stunning detail and execution

It dates from the late 20th Century

and it's crafted in 15 karat gold throughout

Natural Turquoise Cabochons

17th Century "Pumpkin Head" Memento Mori Skull Ring chrysoprase Persian TurquoiseDATE: 17th Century, 1671 An outstanding 17th century Memento Mori ring with stylized skull engraved on the outer band. The skull, quite remarkably, retains a good deal of the original black enamel we've never handled an example of this kind with the enamel intact. The inscription to the inner band reads: WL ob. 11th Nov 1671 (read: W. L. died on the 11th of November in the year 1671). This particular style of skull is known in the trade as a "pumpkin