Poison Ring: Sterling & Amethyst Poison Borgia Ring

Topic Name:	Jewelry / Sterling
Color:	Sterling/Amethyst
Dimensions:	Face: 7/8 x 3/4"; Adjustable
Manufacturer:	Signed: JPC Taxco Mexico .925 Eagle Stamp 3
Date of Manufacture:	Ca. 1965
Quality:	Very Good/Excellent
Quantity:	One
Price:	*SOLD*
Vendors Item#	21556-K760 (Please use this number referring to this item)
Item Description:
Poison ring of sterling silver and amethyst is a vintage Mexican sterling piece that probably dates to the 1960s. The amethyst cabochon on the top of the ring is a lid on a hinge that opens to reveal a secret internal compartment for storing pills or poison. These are sometimes referred to as Borgia rings going back to the 1500s when ruling families battled their foes by poisoning their drinks. This sterling silver vintage and amethyst cabochon poison ring is adjustable and is signed “JPC Taxco Mexico .925” and has the Eagle Stamp 3. on the shank. It is in Very Good/Excellent Condition with the shank slightly out of round. The amethyst cabochon is a very interesting stone as it appears to have some internal brown shading to it. We believe it is natural to the stone as amethyst belongs to the quartz family and is often found mixed with topaz or citrine. We think you will enjoy wearing this relic of the “hippie days” when Ringo Starr made wearing a ring on each finger a fashion must and these were very popular. (#21556-K760PoisonRingVintageSterling) To order this Vintage Poison Ring, just click on the blue shopping cart button to the left of the picture, or email us at: Adon13@aol.com or telephone us at 773-929-9007 or fax us at 773-525-1920. Want to see more? Click here to visit RHUMBA! where we have over 1,500 items of quality vintage and contemporary costume jewelry daily. Our Eighth Successful Year on the Internet!
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Vendor Contact Information:
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