Labradorite Gemstone 925 Silver Plated Handmade Poison/Pill Box Ring

Labradorite 925 Silver Plated Handmade Poison/Pill Box/Secret Compartment/Locket Ring Size 8 When viewed at certain angles, LABRADORITE exhibits such captivating color, leading to Eskimo legends stating that the Northern Lights shone down on the shores of Labrador, Canada, and were captured inside these colorful stones. The spectral play of color is a result of tiny, desirable inclusions. LABRADORITE is a stone of magic and mystery. It is said to be a stone of transformation used to help one find one's true path in life. Poison jewelry symbolized secrecy; you never quite knew what the person was hiding inside that small capsule closed with a hinge. The term “poison ring” was coined in the Middle Ages, when it was rumored the aristocracy would wear these rings to easily slip poison into an enemy’s goblet or sprinkle it all over their plate without anyone batting an eye. This instilled fear in many and allowed wealthy leaders to assert their dominance.