Georgian mourning ring, c.1770, £2,750, Bentley & SkinnerIt may sound opportunistic, but memento mori, latin for ‘remember you will die’, a jewellery trend particularly beloved of the Georgians and Victorians but harking back to the ancient Greeks, is having an inevitable comeback.Before you roll your eyes, this is less about brands taking advantage of grief, and more about those who are grieving doing something for themselves – be it having a ring engraved, getting a locket for a photo of a loved one, or holding a secret message close to their hearts.
9ct gold and diamond or pink sapphire Lumiere Luna and Etoile pendants, from £950 each (chains sold separately), Loquet LondonLoquet’s Lumiere pendant, a collaboration with Chantal Conrad,.
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