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Why is it called a poison ring?

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Why is it called a poison ring?
A poison ring features a small container built into the ring and concealed behind a hinged lid. It was rumored to be used to hold toxic substances to kill enemies, but could also be used to hold relics or a small amount of perfume, a lock of hair or other small treasures. On 1stDibs, find a selection of poison rings.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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0.50ct Jelly Opal Poison Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This poison ring has a round Ethiopian jelly opal set in sterling silver. Circa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Carre Cut Ruby White Diamond Yellow Gold "Poison" Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Sapphires or Emeralds. This Ring is a Poison Ring inspired by Art Deco. Size ITA: 15 Size USA: 7 1/4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Temple St Clair Poison Ring In 18Kt Gold With 11.10 Ctw Diamonds And Moonstone
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail poison ring designed by Temple St. Claire. Gorgeous and rare ring created by the jewelry
Category

1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Poison Ring solid 18K Gold Ø 8US / 2 gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with hidden folding compartment on the crown.. Both hinged
Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Empire Cocktail Rings

Materials

18k Gold

1935 Nordic Poison Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25 US /4.8gr
Located in SE
Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with crown being a hidden compartment 13 mm x 11 mm x 5.5 mm
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Hematite, 18k Gold

Wendy Brandes "Poison Ring" 18K Gold and Diamond Locket Cufflinks
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
. Tradition has it that she was a notorious poisoner and kept her vices inside locket-style rings. Wendy
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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