Silver protection rings - are rings that have icon images or inscriptions that contain the words prayers or the names of the heavenly protectors. The protective rings have a very ancient history, dating back to the first centuries of Christianity; The tradition of wearing protective rings in Rus was inherited from Byzantium. The rings with the text of the prayer "Spasii i Sohrani" on them are from the XIXth century. In the 19th century, monastery souvenirs appeared, which pilgrims liked to buy. The church blesses the wearing of such jewelry.
The ring with the inscription "Spasi i Sohrani" on it protects against evil forces, misfortunes and the bad eye. In addition, protective rings are often used as engagement rings and rings for church weddings. Such a ring is a beautiful gift for a believing person on any holiday, especially for Orthodox people. It is not customary to wear the ring "Spasi i Sohrani" all the time - it is necessary to remove it, as well as other jewelry, when performing any dirty work.