Medieval Gold Posy Ring

Part of the collection of the victoria albert museum in london this circa 1300 gold posy ring is inscribed in lombardic capitals well for him who knows whom he can trust photo credit.

Medieval gold posy ring.

Victoria and albert museum london also spelled posie or poesy these rings derived their name from the french word poésie or poem because of the short sayings with which they were engraved that were religious friendly or amorous in nature. The rings were popular from the late medieval period onwards and were primarily used to communicate secret messages of love between the giver and the recipient. I like my choyce. Popular in england and france during the 15th 16th and 17th centuries they were used as wedding rings and tokens of love or friendship.

Treasure 2008 t580 medieval finger ring. There is a small amount of damage to the side. Posy rings derive their name from the word posy or poesy a derivative of poetry meaning short rhyme. 21 95mm external diameter 18 97mm internal diameter.

A smooth d shape band engraved to the interior in seriffed capitals tovt iovrs loiall translated from early french as ever faithful approximately 3 4mm in width approximately 2 7g in weight. Gold posy ring with carved detailing and inscribed it is my love. This one dating to 16th century england is made of gold and very sweetly states. The gemstone is often called balas ruby and is a stone of higher value.

Medieval gold duchess of lancaster posy ring with sapphire. Tested yellow gold maker s mark ig. Set centrally with a cabochon sapphire in a closed back cutdown setting with an approximate weight of 2 00 carats to a ridged band with trumpeting shoulders decoratively enhanced with finely carved flowers and foliage and with ornate blackletter alas for fayte inscription to the interior of the bezel. This particular posy ring is said to have been produced in the late medieval period in the mid fifteenth century.

1 82mm wide 1 54mm thick. A lightly rounded conforming band carved to the exterior with fluted pattern motifs and engraved to the interior in italic script it is my love approximately 3mm in width and 1 66g in weight. Gold medieval finger ring with black stone setting. 26093 17th century engraved gold posy ring let reason rule affection circa 1600.

About post medieval gold posy ring tovt iovrs loiall ever faithful. The bezel has faceted edges 6 sided onto a flat base. Gold posy ring a true friends gift english circa late 17th early 18th century. The bezel measures 8 59mm by 7 31mm and is 4 25mm thick.

Posie or poesy rings are simple bands that have been engraved with a brief phrase or poem.