Anglo-Saxon queen Edburga was an enthusiastic poisoner of her husband's enemies, but when she accidentally offed her husband she had to hightail it out of town. She wound up in the court of Charlemagne, who was quite taken with her. He offered her a choice for her next spouse: himself or his son. She picked the son. Wrong answer! She was sent to a convent as punishment.

The finish on blackened silver can be reduced through daily wear, exposing the regular silver underneath. Wendy believes this evolution makes the ring more beautiful. This ring is best suited for those customers who also enjoy that experience. Also, this piece should be treated with love to protect the delicate mechanism. See Customer Service for care information.