Antique Poesy Ring
Antique 17th Century 22K Gold “My Vertuous Choice Makes Me Rejoyce” Posy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
ring is a posy (or poesy) ring, deriving its name from the French ‘poésie’, meaning poem, because of
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17th Century Jacobean Antique Poesy Ring
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22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Tussie-Mussie Sterling Poesy Holder, C1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
attached a thin ring at the end. She would swing the poesy as they danced.
The poesy holder was based on
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Poesy Ring
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring, “A true friends gift”
England (Plymouth ?), first half of 18th century
Gold
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Early 18th Century English Antique Poesy Ring
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Gold
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
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Posy Ring, “No riches to content”
England, 18th century
Gold
Weight 2.8 gr.; circumference 60.98; US size 9.5, UK size S ¾
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18th Century English Antique Poesy Ring
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Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy ring, "A loving wife during life"
England, mid-18th century
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Weight 4.4 gr.; circumference: 55.76 mm.; US size 7.75; UK size P ½
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Vintage 18K Gold French 1960’s Frosted Glass Cameo Ring Renaissance Revival
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A superb and unusual glass cameo ring made in Paris, circa 1960. The ring is rather large in scale, crafted in 18K gold and weighing a seriously impressive 29 grams. In the centre re...
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1960s French Renaissance Revival Antique Poesy Ring
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Late Medieval Engraved Posy Ring, 'For Good Love', Circa 15th Century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval Engraved Posy Ring, 'For Good Love'. A yellow gold flat band, the exterior engraved around the full circumference with a stylised floral and foliate design and italic i...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Poesy Ring
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Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace', circa 1600-1650.
Located in London, GB
Post-Medieval posy ring 'loue is the bonde of peace'. An ornately crafted gold posy ring featuring nine hollow domed half-spheres, each encircled by twisted wirework, and bordered by...
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Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval fede ring with posy, circa 1650-1720. A yellow gold fede ring, finely carved to centre with a pair of clasping hands, set above with a heart shape motif, leading to int...
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17th Century Antique Poesy Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Antique Poesy Ring
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Not for Riches But for Love Poesy Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredible high karat gold post-Medieval poesy ring reads "Not for riches but for love". Poesy
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18th Century British Stuart Antique Poesy Ring
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Gold
Erunt Duom Carne Una Early 17th Century Poesy Ring with Table Cut Diamond
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Poesy rings, the first commonly given wedding bands, originated in the Middle Ages. These first
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Early 17th Century British Antique Poesy Ring
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Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique 18th Century Posy Ring "Love The Giver"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
. Posy Rings (aka posie, poesy, posey) take their name from the, now archaic, word Poesy, meaning a poem
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Early 18th Century English Antique Poesy Ring
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18k Gold
18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Let Virtue Be Thy Guide"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
. It's crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, and dates from around 1700.
Posy Rings (aka posie, poesy, posey
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Early 18th Century English Antique Poesy Ring
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18k Gold
18th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
and which is usually in rhyme or "poesy". These rings were widely used in the Middle Ages
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1750s English Antique Poesy Ring
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Gold
17th Century Gold Chased Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
rhyme or "poesy". These rings have been recorded in Roman times and reached their peak of popularity in
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17th Century British Antique Poesy Ring
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Gold
Nineteenth Century 22 Karat Pictorial Poesy or Posy Ring, HM Sheffield 1855
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love this 22K Renaissance revival, hallmarked nineteenth century poesy ring on which is
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1850s British Renaissance Revival Antique Poesy Ring
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22k Gold
Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
” smoothed with wear.
Posy rings, the name deriving from poesy (“poetry”), are rings with inscriptions that
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Poesy Ring
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Gold
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
delivered when the jeweler added his mark, all of which survives later wear is the letter Q.
Posy rings
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17th Century English Antique Poesy Ring
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Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance era 22ct gold Poesy Ring With Inscription "Yours Till Death"
Located in Baltimore, MD
A renaissance era poesy ring (spelled posy, posie, or posey), the outer ring of our posy has a
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17th Century English Renaissance Antique Poesy Ring
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Renaissance 22 ct Poesy Ring "Seal Up Secrets"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our poesy ring (spelled posy, posie, or posey) has the deep color of a 22carat ring along with a
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16th Century English Renaissance Antique Poesy Ring
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HM 1612 Engraved Poesy or Posy Ring "A Vertuous Wife Preferreth Life"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Poesy rings were popular in England and France during the 16th through the 17th centuries as
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1680s British Stuart Antique Poesy Ring
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18th Century Georgian Posy Ring "Not The Value But My Love"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous 18th Century Posy ring with the words "not the value but my love" inscribed to the
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Poesy Ring
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17th Century Gold "Posy" Ring
Located in London, GB
this type of ring bears which was usually in rhyme or ""poesy". These rings were usually given by both
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Poesy Ring
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Gold posy ring circa 1700
Located in London, GB
usually in rhyme or "poesy". These rings have been recorded in Roman times and reached their
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Poesy Ring
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17th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
usually in rhyme or "poesy". These rings were widely used in the Middle Ages (but are now hard to find
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17th Century English Antique Poesy Ring
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Gold
'Feare God' Poesy Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gilt silver post-Medieval poesy ring reads "Feare God". Poesy rings (from the old French
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Early 18th Century British Antique Poesy Ring
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Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 18th Century Gold Poesy Ring Not the Value but my Love
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Poesy (posey) Rings were popular during the 15th through the 17th centuries in both England and
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Poesy Ring
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Posy Ring "til death noe change"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool 18th Century posy ring inscribed with the words "til death noe change." It's modelled in 18
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Poesy Ring
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18k Gold
Antique 18th Century 22 Karat Gold Posy Ring "Be tru in hart"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptional early gold posy ring dating from circa 1700. The inscription to the inner band reads
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Early 18th Century English Medieval Antique Poesy Ring
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22k Gold
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Questions About Antique Poesy Ring
- Do antique rings have hallmarks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023Yes, some antique rings have hallmarks. However, some do not. Before 1950, jewelry makers didn't add hallmarks to their pieces, but some did to indicate who produced the jewelry and/or tell the buyer what type of metals they contained. Shop a large collection of antique rings on 1stDibs.
- What were antique rings made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Antique rings were made of a variety of materials. You can find pieces produced out of many of the same precious metals used today, such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and platinum. In addition, some antique rings feature a material called pinchbeck, which is a combination of copper and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique rings.
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, antique engagement rings do tend to be popular. They especially appeal to brides-to-be who want something unique and like the idea of owning a ring that has a long history. Rings from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras are among the most highly sought-after antique options. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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