14th Century Posy Ring

As time went on the designs of the bands became simpler but the inscriptions became more personal.

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The language used in many early poesy rings was norman french with french latin and english used in later times. A sterling silver betrothal ring would often be replaced with the. Posy rings derive their name from the word posy or poesy a derivative of poetry meaning short rhyme. A short love poem or poesy pronounced posy.

This posy ring dates from the 17th century and was created in either great britain or france by an unknown maker. Animals and plants are engraved on the outer hoop and there are traces of white enamel on the hare front and center suggesting it once was brightly colored. Shop 15th century and earlier rings at 1stdibs the premier resource for and other period jewelry from the world s best dealers. The rings were popular from the late medieval period onwards and were primarily used to communicate secret messages of.

Medieval gold inscribed eight point star ring circa 14th 15th century. Posy rings a ring with a short inscription were the popular ring of the 16th 18th centuries in england and france and a few rare examples can be seen as early as the 14th century. A posy or posie is a short verse often from a poem inscribed on a ring. They were popular during the 15th through the 17th centuries in both england and france as lover s gifts.

Sterling silver posy rings 14k white rose and yellow gold posy rings and platinum posy rings are inscribed with messages of love and friendship. Medieval gold inscribed eight. In their beginning they had bold designs and were inscribed with words on the outside of the bands. Medieval duchess of lancaster sapphire gold posy ring.

In 16th and 17th century england or france a wedding ring would invariably be inscribed with a sentiment of love faith and hope. Posy ring inscriptions below is a list of inscriptions on posy rings which have been in wartski s stock. Poesy rings sometimes spelled posie posy or posey are rings with a short inscription on their surface. Posy rings were first commonly worn in the 15th century.