Bewitched Baubles

This is a terrific piece that I attained when I lived in Italy.  It’s an unusual find and I’ve treasured it for over 15 years, now.  I originally bought this from a Gypsy on the streets of Roma (Rome)   She was sitting on a corner a block from St. Peters
Square (Vatican) and she had a small table with only a few items to sell. It wasn’t the display that attracted me, it was her.  She was a small lady with a turquoise beaded gypsy style turban on.  She was a little dirty but she was dressed nicely..as if in her best.  And, Iappreciated her selling things because there are so many “gypsies” in Italy that are just there to try to rob the tourists.  She obviously had a great heart.  I saw this item on her table and knew I would buy it…even before she told me that it was full of buona fortuna and would bring me many blessings of RICHES, LUCK, FORTUNE, PROSPERITY, MYSICAL ALLURE, MANIFESTATION OF ALL THINGS GOOD, BEAUTY, & BLESSINGS FROM ANGELS.  I paid her a bit more than she wanted and she smiled at me.  I went to Rome at least 8 more times during my time in Italy and I always looked for her…never saw her again. But, an image of her face will always be in my mind…only wish I’d have gotten her name.  This ring is one of my favorite things I got from this lady.  It’s one I have worn a great deal and have greatly prospered with.  I believe it to be an antique and of sterling silver as there is a hallmark on top inside of shank.  The gemstone is dark metallic blue (hematite?) and definitely from Mother Earth, but I’m not sure of the stone. It is a size 7 – 7.25.  The Poison pot is in tact and, even though the age & wear, it works very well.  I have taken a few photos so you can see how FABULOUS this piece is.  The piece is very POWERFUL and would be a wonderful addition to anyone’s enchanted piece collection……..especially someone learning or practising “the craft”. $64.99 (free shipping)