Jolly Roger Ship ~ Sterling Silver Ring TR3662

Jolly Roger Ship ~ Sterling Silver Ring TR3662

Jolly Roger was flown on pirate ships to convey a message to their targets. It was meant to instill fear and to show great power on the high seas manifested in this DiveSilver sterling silver ring. Jolly Roger was a common name for the famous symbol of European and American pirates using a hostile black and red flags. If a black flag is raised on the pirate ships, everyone on board would be given mercy. If the ship chose to put up a fight, the black flag was replaced with a red flag, which sent the message that absolutely no sympathy would be given. Both powerful flags were intended to demonstrate the mighty power and fearlessness of the approaching pirate ship.