18th century AD. A gilt silver memento mori ring with a D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an irregular hexagonal bezel with scooped sides; two 'tear'-shaped ridges at each shoulder; circular setting holding a red agate cameo with white skull; incised border to the perimeter of the bezel and a letter 'M' on each side. 8.50 grams, 26.11mm overall, 19.41mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman; previously in an old jewellery collection.