Little Fairy Blindfolded Maiden Cameo Shell Carved 925 Sterling Silver Ring / Perfume Ring / Antique American Western

This piece has been in my collection for over 10 years. When I acquired it from another collector, it appeared to be new as there were no visible signs of wear, so I didn't inquire about its history at the time. I've recently decided to list it for sale after opening my online shop. Unfortunately, the original collector is no longer reachable. I've researched similar items online and found that most are described as used, with limited details. Some sellers estimate this style to be from around the late 1980s to early 1990s. It's delicately handcrafted with fine workmanship. Pre-owned examples on foreign websites are priced quite high. This ring shows minimal signs of wear. The darker areas are due to the vulcanization process; please examine the photos carefully. While this piece has a wonderful quality, it is a vintage item. Please refrain from comparing it to new items or applying high standards. 🙏🏻 ⚜️ Material: 925 Sterling Silver, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl inlay featuring "enif" (the artist). ⚜️ Hallmark: enif STERLING S925 ⚜️ Diameter: Approximately 1.7 cm; Face: Approximately 1.8 x 1.5 cm. 👀 Please be aware that measurements are taken with a soft tape measure, and slight variations are normal. As jewelry is not perfectly symmetrical, the dimensions provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for one ring only; other items shown in photos are for display purposes. **Important Notes Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please message us with any questions before buying. 💚 For jewelry from the 1940s-1980s, it's almost impossible to find pieces without some degree of metal fading, discoloration, or minor rust spots and imperfections. We ask for your understanding on this. 💚 We do our best to present the item clearly through photographs on the listing page. Please examine the images and descriptions carefully. 💚 Vintage jewelry inherently carries the marks of its age and has been through the passage of time, so there will absolutely be signs of wear. 💚 The jewelry in this shop will not be altered in style (e.g., converting clip-on earrings to posts). 💚 If you are new to "Vintage Jewelry," we strongly advise you to reconsider before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged to the point of being unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, returns or refunds will not be accepted for reasons such as the item not meeting your expectations, color discrepancies, or issues not related to shipping damage. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51812324444_5e87ee9838_b.jpg **History of the POISON LOCKET RING:** A poison ring, or pillbox ring, is a ring with a container on the underside or inside, designed to hold poison or other substances. They gained popularity in Europe during the 16th century. Poison rings were used to slip poison into an enemy's food or drink, or to aid the wearer in committing suicide to avoid capture or torture. In earlier times, rings like these could also hold perfumed balms, miniature portraits of loved ones, religious relics, messages, and other keepsakes, leading to them being known by other names. Artists would paint tiny portraits of loved ones and place them in "box rings," which were popular during the Renaissance. By the 17th century, jewelers began crafting coffin-shaped box rings as mementos for mourners. These were known as "mourning rings." Rings with compartments were also referred to as "box" or "socket" rings.