Autumn is on the horizon, and with it, the season of paradoxes.
One of the creepiest jewels in history has to be the poison ring. Otherwise a ring with a secret space that has been appearing throughout history.
According to GIA, one of the earliest references to the style appears in Ancient Rome. When a Roman government official swallowed poison from his ring. He wanted to avoid torture, according to the records of the historian Pliny the Elder.
AnaKatarina has a less obscure intention for her new “Pretty Little Secrets” ring, this week's Piece of the Week.
“I wanted a ring with a secret compartment to hold or hide a memory. Whether it's a token, a photo, a dried flower or a lock of hair.” Said designer Ana-Katarina Vinkler-Petrovic,
Crafted in 18-karat gold and accented with enamel and AnaKatarina's signature inverted diamonds. The lid is made of mineral crystal over pink mother of pearl.
The secret inside, emotional or frightening, depends on the owner.
The ring is priced at $7,300 and is available for purchase at AnaKatarina.com.
Source: nationaljeweler.com
