DATE: Victorian, c.1870

An awesome antique signet / poison ring.... but so much more. The head is hinged, opening up to reveal a secret compartment behind the oval sardonyx panel. It's also a Rosary ring, with studs all around the band designed to be used as a physical method of keeping count of the number of Hail Marys said as the mysteries are contemplated. It's modelled in 15 karat gold, and dates from the 1870s.

STONES 

Sardonyx

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 1.3 x 1.1cm

WEIGHT 

3.7g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 15k gold

CONDITION 

Very good,