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Love You To Death - Vintage Sterling Silver Engraved Heart Poison Locket Ring. This wonderful ring is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 sterling silver, and a makers mark. Featuring Victorian styling, and quality silver-work. This lovely ring exhibits an engraved heart that opens up. The heart has a polished blanc heart, in the centre which could be engraved if desired. There is a beautiful engraved border around the heart with a bow at the very top , which represents a gift... oh the irony, since this is known as a poison ring : ) The band on the ring is polished and smooth, which allows for a comfortable fit. The wonderful vintage piece in a Victorian Revival ring, truly a wonderful intriguing ring for any collector.

History: Originating in ancient India and the Far East, the poison ring eventually,made its way to Europe. The traditional poison ring has a very small container or locket hidden under the hinged cover. Ancient Romans sometimes used poison rings to commit suicide when a painful death was unavoidable.

In the Italian Renaissance Lucrezia Borgia is thought to have used poison rings to elegantly off her enemies, although it has never been proven. In the Victoria era these charming rings were known as locket rings which would hold a lock of hair from their loved ones or secret messages.

Measurements: Face of the ring 15.50 mm x 15.00 mm

Weight: 3.60 grams

Ring Size: 7

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Thailand Provenance: America

Date: Circa 1960