Abstract: A key ring opener assembly for prying open the key ring so that keys and other objects can be placed upon the key ring. The key ring opener assembly includes a key ring having end portions overlapping ring segments thereof; and also includes a key ring opener being connectable to the key ring and being generally a thin rigid piece with flat first and second sides for spreading apart a selected end portion and a selected ring segment of the key ring to allow keys and other objects to be placed on the key ring; and further includes a connector for connecting the key ring opener to the key ring.