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Poison ring

A poison ring is a type of ring that has a container with a bezel to hold substances. Poison rings are also a container you wear that opens up like a locket. The secret compartment on the top (hinges open, snap close) can hold many things. Mostly commonly known for hosting POISON. This ring is trendy in the world, especially in Europe. It has gained more popularity but came into the limelight in the sixteenth century. The use of this ring is to slip poison into someone or an enemy’s food or drink or something. Because they're used to carrying many things, these types of rings have gone by many different names such as Pill Boxes, Box Rings, Socket Rings, Funeral Rings, and Locket Rings.

The Origin

The poison ring was originally from Ancient India and the Far East, then the mysterious jewelry made its way to Europe in the 16th century. Ancient Romans sometimes used poison rings to commit suicide when a painful death was unavoidable. It was used to replace wearing keepsakes and other items in pouches around the neck. The wearing of vessel rings was so practical that it was spread to other parts of Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean before reaching Western Europe in the Middle Ages.

The Use

Poison ring was used to slip poison into an enemy food or drink but in the 21st century, it has now changed to a fashion piece. People in the entertainment industry such as musicians and models have been using the Poison rings as a fashion style lately and it's really influencing the world now for most people in the world are starting to like them. This poison ring has moved from being a deadly ring to becoming a fashion jewelry piece.

References

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