Sterling Silver Ring with Genuine Black Onyx Stone in the center on a oval box. A hidden box sits on top of the ring with a functioning lid to hold small objects or in ancient days, a small amount of poison. These rings are also known as Prayer Rings and Keepsake Rings. In Excellent Condition, it's stamped "925" for Sterling Silver.
 
The ring size: Eu- 60 IT -20 US- 9 JAP- 19.
 
They became popular in Europe during the sixteenth century. The poison ring was used either to slip poison into an enemy's food or drink, or to facilitate the suicide of the wearer in order to escape capture or torture. Rings like this have been used throughout history to carry perfume, locks of hair, devotional relics, messages and other keepsakes, so they have also been known by other names. OF COURSE NOT INTENDED FOR REAL POISON Purposes.