MementoMoriStudios
Cleveland, Ohio |
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Reviews
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Bethany on Jun 2, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe male beads are just gorgeous! The sparkly skull makes it a little whimsical. Shipped quickly. I have my eye on many more beauties here...
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Alandra on May 27, 2020
5 out of 5 starsSo grateful to have this gorgeous piece in my collection! The gems catch light beautifully and she is so lovingly well-crafted! Definitely recommend anyone looking for beautiful momento mori to check out the shop!
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Olive on May 22, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful brooch. Delicate design, sturdy construction. Ornate and aesthetic as heck. :D
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Alice on May 13, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely Love the brooch. Great communication with the seller, fast shipping, and they even included an amazing little extra gift in the package.
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melinda on May 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsExcellent seller communication. Super fast shipping. Love the product
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Elizabeth on May 6, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI'm a black cat lover, and a huge fan of Memento Mori creations. Imagine my delight when I saw these adorable black cat beads. It's as if they were made for me! Every item created by this artist is unique and beautiful. She pays attention to small details, and pours her soul into her work. I've never been disappointed. Well done!
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Elizabeth on May 6, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI’ve ordered several items from Memento Mori and have never been disappointed. Each item is beautiful, and well made. As I’ve written before, the artist puts a bit of her soul in each creation. These beads called to me. I love the big black cat skeleton at the end, the Celtic knot, the smaller cats throughout. So much detail. Perfect, as always.
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mmshepherds on Apr 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI couldn’t be happier with my beautiful brooch from MementoMoriStudio. It’s absolutely gorgeous and not only did it arrive on time but came beautifully packaged with a personalized note. 🖤☠️
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CJ on Apr 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThank you! Thank you! Thank you! I absolutely adore this brooch!
I was enchanted by your jewelry and admiring each piece, but kept returning to this brooch. It seemed to speak to me!
Also...Thank you for the speedy delivery! I was surprised by how quickly it arrived, because most mail had been delayed during this quarantine period, but not yours! :-) -
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Angela on Apr 8, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI am so in love with this piece- it is even more beautiful in person! Detail is exquisite, shipped quickly even with everything going on, and the shop owner is just a lovely human!! Can’t wait to order again!
About MementoMoriStudios
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Working on my skeletons in the shop.
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Working on my skeletons in the shop.
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Working on my skeletons in the shop.
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Working on my skeletons in the shop.
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Working on my skeletons in the shop.
The Prospect of Death Brings More Meaning to Life
What is the story behind my creating what some may view as macabre art objects? Well, really, it's more about life than it is about death. It is about living our best lives and leaving behind a beautiful legacy.
I have long been a fan of the phrase “Memento Mori,“ meaning, “Remember that you will die.”
In medieval times, the words were associated with the practice of reflecting on death with the purpose of realizing the fleeting nature of life and earthly pleasures. From a Christian perspective, the words urged meditation on the fact that, after death, the soul would face judgment. The wise, therefore, should eschew the world and its pleasures and focus instead on temperance, mortifications and the narrow path leading to eternal life.
The interpretation of Memento Mori I prefer to embrace has nothing to do with divine judgment or the afterlife. Instead, I choose to reflect on the prospect of death as a way to bring more meaning and focus to life. Mindful of the fact that any moment could be my last, I try to live my life embracing the ideals I hold most dear.
If I were to die today, would I have regrets? Would I have treated others with dignity and respect, the way I myself wish to be treated? Would fear have held me back from doing things I wished that I had done? What would my legacy be?
When I die, my fondest dream is that I will leave the world better for my having been here.
All this leads to my reason for creating my memento mori collection. The skeletons remind us that our time on earth is limited and the halo crowns remind us to strive to be our best selves and to leave behind us a legacy of light.
Shop policies
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: