Bidspirit auction | Balinese Style Silver and Amethyst

Balinese Style Silver and Amethyst Poison Locket Ring - A silver poison or locket ring featuring a hinged circular compartment, designed in a traditional Balinese style with intricate metalwork. The lid is inset with a central oval-cut purple gemstone, likely an amethyst, held in a bezel setting. The decorative top is further embellished with silver filigree scrolls, tiered granulation, and two convex gold-toned metal accents. The hinged lid is secured by a small loop-and-peg style clasp. The broad shank features matching decorative borders of granulation and rope-twist wirework. The interior of the compartment and the underside of the lid show the metal's natural finish. No hallmarks or maker's marks are visible.