• Memento mori cuff bracelet in oxidised sterling silver with raised MEMENTO MORI lettering
  • Detail of the raised lettering and blackened panel on the sterling silver cuff
  • Oxidised silver memento mori cuff bracelet, side view showing the darkened finish
  • Memento mori silver cuff bracelet with 925 sterling silver hallmark visible
  • Close-up of MEMENTO MORI Roman lettering recessed into the silver cuff panel
  • Side profile of the memento mori cuff showing 2mm thickness and oxidised finish
  • Angled view of the stoic memento mori cuff bracelet in oxidised sterling silver
  • Oxidised sterling silver cuff bracelet showing the open ends and 8mm width
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Memento Mori Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Memento Mori Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

$520.00 AUD
$520.00 AUD
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Rebecca Cordingley Jewellery

A memento mori bracelet in solid sterling silver, with the Latin phrase MEMENTO MORI set into a recessed panel across the front. The lettering stands raised inside the darkened box, and the cuff has an oxidised finish that gives it an aged, worn-in look.

It is made by hand in our Adelaide Hills studio.

Memento mori - "remember that you must die" - is one of the oldest ideas in Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and the Stoics kept the thought close as a reminder to live well while there's time.

The band is 8mm wide and 2mm thick with a solid feel, without being bulky. MEMENTO MORI runs across the top in classic Roman lettering, recessed into a rectangular panel and blackened so the raised letters catch the light against the dark background. The oxidised finish darkens the whole piece to a deep pewter-grey. The high points gradually brighten with everyday wear while the recesses stay dark, so the piece only looks better with time.

The cuff bracelet is made to order in our Adelaide Hills studio in your size. If you'd like a specific wrist measurement accommodated or have a custom request, contact us before ordering.

Details

  • Material: solid 925 sterling silver
  • Width: 8mm
  • Thickness: 2mm
  • Design: MEMENTO MORI in a recessed, blackened panel with raised lettering
  • Finish: oxidised
  • Sizes: XXS (12.5cm wrist circumference) to XXL (20.5cm wrist circumference)
  • Packaging: arrives in a pouch
  • Made in Adelaide, South Australia

A memento mori gift

This is a piece with meaning behind it, for someone drawn to Stoicism, for a milestone event, or as a quiet keepsake. As memento mori jewellery goes, it's understated rather than gothic, and it's unisex by design. The phrase and the plain form will suit anyone.

Engraving

Engraving is available on this piece - see the Engraving tab below for details.

Also Available

We make several other handmade cuff bracelets in sterling silver, including our sterling silver skull cuff bracelet, a half-round sterling silver bracelet and an 8mm men's sterling silver cuff bracelet.

Browse our full cuff bracelets and bangles collection.

Specifications

• metal: solid sterling silver (.925)

• dimensions: this cuff bracelet is 8mm wide and 2mm thick

• finish: oxidised (blackened) finish

• presentation: you will receive this cuff bracelet in a pouch

• brand: Rebecca Cordingley Jewellery

• payment providers: Afterpay and Zip payments are available


ENGRAVING

this cuff bracelet can be engraved and we are happy to arrange this on your behalf. Please send us your inscription for a quote. We do not do engraving but frequently take pieces to a nearby engraver

Sizing Instructions

Read our article: How to measure your wrist for a cuff bracelet

Cuff bracelets are designed to sit loosely on the wrist. To determine your cuff bracelet size, use a soft tape measure or a narrow strip of paper to measure your wrist where the cuff bracelet will sit. This measurement will be the size you should order.

There will be a gap of approximately 2.5cm or 1 inch. This additional room will ensure the bangle does not sit tightly against your wrist.

If you would prefer a tight fit, most people find that ordering one size smaller than their wrist circumference is correct.

Example

For example, if your wrist has a circumference of 16.5cm (6.5"), a size 16.5cm (6.5") cuff bracelet will be a loose fit and a size 15cm (6") cuff will be a tight fit.

If this cuff bracelet is not available in your size, please contact us as it is possible it can be made in a custom size.

Engraving

Most of our pieces can be engraved with a name, date, initials, coordinates or a short message.

Contact us before placing your order to discuss your requirements and get a quote. The engraving is done by a specialist engraver we work with locally.

A popular choice for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts.

Production Time

This cuff bracelet is made to order.

Please allow approximately 3 business days for your cuff bracelet to be made and dispatched.

Care

Sterling silver develops a natural patina over time. This is normal and can be reversed with a soft silver polishing cloth.

Shiny and brushed finishes: buff gently with a polishing cloth to restore the original finish.

Oxidised finish: the darkened finish may lighten slightly with regular wear. Buff lightly along the raised surfaces only - avoid polishing the recessed areas, which will remove the oxidisation and change the character of the piece.

Avoid prolonged exposure to chlorine, cleaning chemicals, perfume and hairspray, as these will accelerate tarnishing and could damage the sterling silver.

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