Hand-crafted from start to finish, this stamped coin features the Latin phrase MEMENTO VIVERE, which means “Remember to live.”

This phrase originated in the mid 19th century, supposedly created from classical Latin as a direct counterpart to MEMENTO MORI ("remember that you will die") as a reminder of life and the pleasure of living. While MEMENTO VIVERE is less common than its mirror phrase, we believe that both phrases can impart a positive outlook. It's easy to allow the tides of life to carry us along into passivity or to succumb to an unhealthy preoccupation with mortality. We have to fight this tendency and remember that we have lives left to live, and to live them to the fullest. For anyone struggling with a dark period or mental health issues, this phrase can help you see the beauty and light around you - the things worth living for. Make the most of every day with this pendant as a reminder to take some risks, take some rest, and appreciate every piece of joy that life has to offer.