18TH CENTURY POSY RING

This is a beautiful 18th century high carat gold posy ring.

The ring has an engraved inscription:

‘When this you see remember me’

The writing is a classic 18th century italic scroll text.

The makers mark ‘IS’ is hallmarked at the end of the inscription.

Size approx: UK: S, US: 8 3/4

Thickness of band approx 3mm

Weight approx: 2.05g 

Posy rings acquired their name from the word “posy” or “poesy” based on the French word “poésy”, to describe a motto or poem inscribed inside a ring.

These rings were popular from the late medieval period onwards. The rings portrayed secret messages of love between the giver and the recipient. It was said that if the words were worn against the skin it made the message more poignant.