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Enamelled posy ring, ‘CONTENEW + CONSTANTE’, 16th century.
Located in London, GB
Enamelled posy ring, 16th century. A yellow gold posy ring, the interior engraved ‘CONTENEW
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16th Century Antique Posy Ring

Post Medieval Gold Posy Ring TOVT IOVRS LOIALL
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring '+ TOVT IOVRS LOIALL' ('ever faithful'). A smooth D-shape band
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

Gold posy ring, 'A true Friends gift', 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'A true friends gift', English. The slim D-shape band engraved to the interior in
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18th Century Georgian Antique Posy Ring

Enamelled posy ring, 'Jesu be in my begininge', 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Enamelled posy ring, 'Jesu be in my begininge'. The broad D-shape band engraved to the interior in
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17th Century Antique Posy Ring

Exquisite Engraved Gold Medieval Posy Ring c. 1400 – 1450
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1400 – 1450 This exceptionally rare medieval posy ring is crafted in high-karat gold
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15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antique Posy Ring

Materials

Gold

Post Medieval posy ring, ‘NOT VALEW BVT VERT’, circa 16th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring ‘NOT VALEW BVT VERT’ (‘not value but virtue’). A D-shape band
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16th Century Medieval Antique Posy Ring

Georgian Carved Posy Ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum', circa 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Georgian carved posy ring 'Nosse Te Ipsum'. A yellow gold D-shape band, ornately carved to the
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18th Century Unknown Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'Rather die then faith deny'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band
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18th Century Georgian Antique Posy Ring

Post Medieval posy ring 'Live in love and love in god *', circa 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval posy ring 'Live in love and love in god *'. A smoothly conforming posy ring, engraved
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17th Century Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

Gold posy ring 'Noe joy in life like a good wife', circa 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring 'Noe joy in life like a good wife'. The smooth plain D-shape band engraved to the
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18th Century Regency Antique Posy Ring

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
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Early 17th Century Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

Georgian Gold Posy Ring "True Loue is My Desire" circa 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Georgian gold posy ring 'True loue is my desire'. A yellow gold band with softly scalloped edging
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Mid-18th Century Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

Medieval gold posy ring, 'Love is the bond of peace', circa early 17th century
Located in London, GB
Post medieval gold posy ring. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to the
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Late 17th Century Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

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
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Posy Ring

Materials

Gold

Post Medieval posy ring, 'BE x TRV x TIL x DEATHE x AND x SO // SHAL x I'.
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval gold posy ring 'BE x TRV x TIL x DEATHE x AND x SO // SHAL x I' ('be true till death
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16th Century Medieval Antique Posy Ring

Early posy ring 'In the my choyse I do reioyse', circa 16th - 17th century.
Located in London, GB
Early posy ring 'In the my choyse I do reioyse'. A smoothly conforming D-shape band, inscribed in
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16th Century Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

Post Medieval Posy Ring 'Let this present my good intent', circa 17th Century
Located in London, GB
Post Medieval engraved posy ring 'Let this present my good intent'. A rare ring, the exterior of
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17th Century Unknown Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

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 Posy Ring

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

17th Century Stuart gold posy Band ring "Vertue passeth riches"
Located in London, GB
Stuart gold posy ring 'Vertue passeth riches'. A smoothly conforming shallow D-shape band, engraved
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17th Century Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

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
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17th Century Antique Posy Ring

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Post Medieval memento mori ring, 'in god alone we too are one' circa 18th c
Located in London, GB
enameled foliate decoration on the exterior can be compared with other posy rings of the 17th century, such
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17th Century Medieval Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

Heavy Antique 17th Century 22K Gold “As I Crave So Let Me Have” Posy Band Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A 17th Century yellow gold ring, comprising a D-shaped band ring, inscribed with a posy, in 22K
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17th Century British Antique Posy Ring

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22k Gold

C1690 22K Posey Hoop Ring with motto “A Frende's Gifte"
Located in Baltimore, MD
on the back of the book jacket, ENGLISH POSIES AND POSY RINGS” (shown below in images) a copy of Joan
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1690s English George I Antique Posy Ring

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22k Gold

17th Century 22K Gold “When Love Doth Remayne Parting is in Vayne" Poesy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A 17th Century yellow gold ring, comprising a D-shaped band ring, inscribed with a posy, in 22K
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Late 17th Century British Antique Posy Ring

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22k Gold

Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring “A knote knit in love” England, late 17th century Gold Weight 5 gr; Circumference 57.65
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Late 17th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring ‘Vertue Gaineth Glory’ England, c. 1700 Gold Weight 2 gr.; circumference 46.68 mm.; US
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Early 1700s English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “BE TRUE TO ME AS I TO THEE” England, 17th century Gold Weight: 1.9 gr.; circumference
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17th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

Antique English Gold Band Posy Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy ring, "A loving wife during life" England, mid-18th century Gold Weight 4.4 gr
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

Antique English Gold Band 'Posy' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “PIETY IS THE BEST MONUMENT” England, 17th century Gold Weight: 1.5 g.; circumference
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17th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

Antique 18th Century Posy Ring "Love The Giver"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A fantastic 18th century posy ring featuring the words "Love the Giver" inscribed on the inner band
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Early 18th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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18k Gold

18th Century Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
18th century solid gold posy ring of a very high grade of gold and a pale lemon colour. Circa 1750
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1750s English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

18th Century Gold Posy Ring
18th Century Gold Posy Ring
$1,090
H 0.01 in Dm 0.65 in
Antique 18ct White Gold Diamond Posy Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
the Ring which then settles into quite a strong shank. A lovely traditional old 'Posy'Ring Finger
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Posy Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Let Virtue Be Thy Guide"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb antique posy ring with the words "Let Virtue be thy guide" inscribed on the inner band
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Early 18th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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18k Gold

17th Century Gold Chased Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Delicate and very attractive 17th century chased posy ring of high grade gold. Maker's mark: R
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17th Century British Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

17th Century Gold Chased Posy Ring
17th Century Gold Chased Posy Ring
$3,952
H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in
Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring, “No riches to content” England, 18th century Gold Weight 2.8 gr.; circumference 60.98
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18th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “I HAVE OBTAINED WHOME GOD ORDAIND” England, 17th century Gold Circumference 58 mm
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17th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
. For a list of posies found on rings, see: Evans, 1931 and Anon., A Garland of Love: A Collection of
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17th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold English Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Posy Ring, “A true friends gift” England (Plymouth ?), first half of 18th century Gold Weight 4.2
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Early 18th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “GOD ABOVE INCREASE OUR LOVE” England, 17th century Gold Circumference 57.8 mm.; weight
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17th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

17th-Century Gold Band Fede Ring with Heart
Located in Chicago, IL
.; US size 3,1/4; UK size F 3/4 Elaborately decorated posy ring, with messages of love and affection
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17th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “LET UARTU BE GIDE TO THE” England, 17th Century Gold Weight 3.1g; circumference
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17th Century English Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

French-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival Ring
By Golconda
Located in New York, NY
Eyck, Petrus Christus and Giovanni Battista Moroni. The inscription is old English from Posy rings of
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Late 17th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Posy Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold

French-Cut Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Renaissance Revival Ring
By Golconda
Located in New York, NY
Eyck, Petrus Christus and Giovanni Battista Moroni. The inscription is old English from Posy rings of
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Late 17th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Posy Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Neo-Gothic Gold Band Ring with inscription
Located in Chicago, IL
manuscripts and jewelry, like ring brooches or posy rings with declarations of faith and love, often in
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Posy Ring

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Gold, Yellow Gold

17th Century Engraved Gold Posy Ring, circa 1700
Located in London, GB
17th century engraved gold posy ring, 'Constancy weth affection.' A rare ring, the exterior of the
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17th Century Unknown Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow & White Gold, Diamond & Pearl Posy Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful antique posy ring set with a single Akoya pearl and nine old European cut diamonds. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Posy Ring

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow & White Gold, Diamond & Pearl Posy Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful antique posy ring set with a single Akoya pearl and nine old European cut diamonds. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Posy Ring

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

17th Century Engraved Gold Posy Ring, 'Let Reason Rule Affection', circa 1600
Located in London, GB
17th Century engraved gold posy ring, 'Let reason rule affection'. A yellow gold D-shape band, the
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17th Century British Antique Posy Ring

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Gold

Stuart Gold Posy Ring 'Love Is The Bond Of Peace' Circa 1700
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully rare posy ring dating back to the late 1600s to the early 1700s. The ring is
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Early 1700s Antique Posy Ring

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22k Gold

Antique French Miniature Gilt Scent Bottle, Posy Ring
Located in NEWARK, GB
to a beautiful golden gilt engraved posy ring with two lengths of fancy link chain. It has a lift
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19th Century British Rococo Antique Posy Ring

Museum Quality Antique Gold Posy Ring "My Heart and Eye Until I Die"
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'MY HEART AND EYE UNTIL I DIE'. The D-shaped band engraved to the interior 'MY
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Early 18th Century Georgian Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

Antique English Posy Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold: Antique Wedding Band
Located in Fairfield, CT
An English posy ring, hailing from a bygone era, carries with it echos of romance and time-honored
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17th Century European Renaissance Antique Posy Ring

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Posy Ring

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22k Gold

Antique Victorian Wedding Band Flower Posy Ring Two-Tone 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
ring epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely alternative wedding band. Great worn alone or
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Posy Ring

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Posy Holder of Silver from France
Located in Austin, TX
handle with etched foliate design. Including long pin and ring. The posy holder is a lady's accessory
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19th Century French Antique Posy Ring

Materials

Silver

Posy Holder of Silver from France
Posy Holder of Silver from France
$695
H 5.38 in Dm 1.63 in
Clarice Cliff Posy Ring Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Clarice Cliff posy ring vase. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Posy Ring

Clarice Cliff Posy Ring Vase
Clarice Cliff Posy Ring Vase
$195
H 1.9 in Dm 7 in
Late 17th-Early 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Posy Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A rare antique posy ring crafted around 1680-1720. The inside of the band is engraved with the
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Early 17th Century British George I Antique Posy Ring

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18k Gold

1700s "A token of my love" Gold Posy Ring
Located in London, GB
Gold posy ring, 'A token of my love'. A smoothly conforming yellow gold D-shape band, engraved to
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Early 18th Century British Antique Posy Ring

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Yellow Gold

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Antique Posy Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique posy ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique posy ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any antique posy ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our antique posy ring for sale are for women, but there are 35 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Posy Ring?

The price for an antique posy ring starts at $195 and tops out at $91,194 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,224.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Posy Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A posy ring vase is a style of vase that is round and generally quite small. The vase is similar to a donut because it is round with a hole in the center, creating a wreath-like effect when the vase is full. Shop a collection of vintage vases, including posy rings, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To find out if your antique ring is real, you can first try researching the maker. Look for a hallmark inside the ring and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced it. From there, you can find out if the jewelry maker typically produced jewelry out of precious metals and genuine gemstones or specialized in costume jewelry crafted from less costly materials. Another option is to have an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser inspect your ring for you. Explore a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a ring is an antique, see if you can locate a maker's marking on the inside of the band. If you can, research the artisan, company or workshop using trusted online resources. By learning when they were active and reviewing image galleries of their work, you can often estimate approximately when a particular ring was produced. If your ring is 100 years old or older, it is an antique. In the event that you can't find a maker's mark or still have lingering questions about your ring's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, 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 2, 2023
    You can buy antique rings online from a number of trusted platforms, including 1stDibs. Popular antique pieces on these platforms include band rings, signet rings, engagement rings, cocktail rings, wedding rings and more. The vast options for online ring shopping bring centuries of styles from across the globe to you, including rings made with precious metals like gold and silver and gemstones like diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires and garnets. Explore a wide range of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The 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, 2024
    The 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.