I bet you will not guess what this item was used for?

How do you think, for what was this subject used in the last gallant ages? There are options? Perhaps, in order to rip out old dresses or cut off cigars? Pay attention: the thing is made rather skillfully, and materials are gold, forfor and ruby. And here is another piece of jewelry that was used for the same purpose. Well, how, you guessed it?

The correct answer is: toothpicks.