A narrow silver band is engraved around the exterior with “S. M. MAGDALENA ORA PRO ME”, Latin for “Saint Mary Magdalene, pray for me.” The magic of the ring works through text: it's a compact prayer worn on the body. Dating to around 1700, it belongs to the long tradition of devotional rings that made private religious practice portable. Mary Magdalene was especially associated with penitence and intense personal devotion. The ring's plainness is part of its appeal; the restrained silver band and abbreviated inscription make it feel personal and practical, most likely designed for regular wear rather than a display of wealth.
S. M. Magdalena Ora Pro Me - Saint Mary Magdalene Pray For Me
MATERIALS: silver
AGE: c. 1700
CONDITION: Very good - minor wear commensurate with age and use
SIZE: 6.5, cannot be resized; 2.7mm shank