Poison box ring | Sterling silver & ruby | size 18.25

This one is special! The ring is handmade from 925 sterling silver and set with a gemstone: ruby. The ring is intricately crafted AND can be opened! This allows you to keep something precious inside. It is a size 18.25.

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Why are they called poison rings? A very, very long time ago, the rings were used to store poison – at least, that's what is claimed. The rings originated in ancient India and the Far East and "drifted" to Europe. The ancient Romans indeed used the ring to store poison. When they could no longer escape a painful death, they could quickly commit suicide this way. Fortunately, the purpose of the rings changed to something more beautiful: during the Middle Ages, the rings were used to store holy relics, thus protecting the wearer of the ring. Later, they were also used to carry small portraits, notes, or, for example, a lock of a loved one's hair. Anyway, do with it what you will, but a piece of history of such a piece of jewelry is incredibly interesting!