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
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Materials
18k Gold
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
Materials
Gold
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
Materials
Gold
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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.
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- 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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