Pentacle Poison Vial Locket Pendant w/ Filigree & Moonstone
- Materials: 100% Sterling Silver; Rainbow moonstone gem
- Weight: 4.5 grams
- Size: Almost 1 inch diameter (25mm) / More than 1/4 inch wide (8mm)
- More than 1-1/8 tall excluding bail (30mm)
- Item number: wh643
Poison rings and lockets were developed in Europe during the 1700s as a way to either surreptitiously do in your enemy or commit suicide to prevent yourself from falling into the hands of your enemy.
This capsule-shaped locket is not only handsome but has several features that make it special:
The bottom holds a small rainbow moonstone gemstone, which is called a 'cabochon'. A cabochon is a stone that is shaped and polished, usually round, according to a technique that was common before faceting – or cutting – was developed. So this is a throwback to the time of the poison lockets' origin.
Another feature is the cover, which is slotted to fit a small key mounted on the brim of the locket. This keeps the locket securely closed, so that whatever treasure you put inside – dried herbs, a scroll, ashes, a photo – will be safe. But be careful to always twist the cover before opening the locket; otherwise you risk damaging it.
You can also see from the photos how decorative this locket is: Almost every surface holds some embellishment, including the top of the cover and the bottom surrounding the moonstone. Small filigree scrolls and granulation (decoration with tiny spheres) give it an exquisitely detailed look. Featured are two pentacles, one on either side. All the detailing is raised against a recessed background that has been darkened with an oxidizing technique.
The inner compartment extends to the bottom of the locket.
- EASY Returns: Simply send your order back to us within 60 days. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. ***Please note that engraved items are not refundable, as we are not able to resell them once they have been customized for you.
- FREE - First Class Mail on orders of $25 or more (4-6 business days for arrival)
- $3.99 - First Class Mail on orders under $25 (4-6 business days for arrival)
- $8.99 - Priority Mail (2-3 business days for arrival)
- $26.99 - Express Mail (1-2 business days for arrival)
- Canada, $10.99 - Economy Int'l Shipping to Canada (generally arrives in 1-4 weeks)
- All Other Countries, $12.99 - Economy Int'l Shipping to all other countries (generally arrives in 1-4 weeks)
- International Priority & Express Mail - We also offer Priority & International Express Mail options, ranging from $29.99 to $62.99, depending on speed & destination.
- United Kingdom & EU Countries: Please note that we do not charge any VAT or Customs fees upfront. Your postal service will collect this fee from you before releasing the package. We do not know what this amount will be, but we have read that it can be about 20% of the total price.