"Memento Mori. Ring With Carnelian Carved Incussive Shape, For Seal. 18th Or 19th Century"
Memento Mori. Ring with carved carnelian in incussive shape, for seal. 18th or 19th century period mounted in sculpted silver. It is most likely a piece of a Masonic nature, so popular in the early years of the 19th century. The cut of the carnelian is well defined so that it leaves a sharp impression in the wax or sealing wax.