It is theorized that poison in the ring may have been used by Dobrotitsa (1347-1386), the ruler of Despotate of Dobrudja, against an influential family in the Kaliakra fortress. A completely customized ring box made for a very special occasion Every aspect of this book was made to the clients specifications, and we worked closely. In the 21 st century, archeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a bronze ring with a secret compartment. The teenaged Emperor Heliogabalus (203 CE – 222 CE), feared because of his cruelty and notorious for his debauchery, wore a poison ring – but was assassinated before he could ingest its contents.Ī poison ring may have also played a part in ending an aristocratic feud between two powerful families in the Middle Ages. The historian Pliny, the Elder (23-79 CE) recounts how a Roman government official escaped torture by taking a bite out of his poison ring (a thin shell was the container for the poison). This silver ring from Maison Martin Margiela includes a secret compartment section for storing away any microscopic goods you may have. The traditional poison ring had a very small container hidden under a hinged cover.Īncient Romans sometimes used poison rings to commit suicide when a painful death was unavoidable. Measuring 27.4mm across by 10.7mm the border surrounding the gemstones is just as beautiful as the sentiment and then this top part hinges open to reveal a. in modern poison rings, that is rings with hidden compartments. Originating in ancient India and the Far East, the poison ring eventually made its way to Europe. Some rings are said to have sliding compartments that would allow powdered poison to. A 1 ct rectangular emerald and delicate enameling decorates this Victorian era 18K yellow gold poison ring.
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