18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Let Virtue Be Thy Guide" hoop earrings and remain in fantastic condition

and remain in fantastic condition considering their age

and set in silver over foil to enhance its colour and brightness

Beautiful aquamarine stud earrings in white gold

Each stone is a little over 1/3 of a carat

Length of pin: 6

18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Let Virtue Be Thy Guide" hoop earrings and remain in fantastic conditionDATE: 18th Century, c. 1700 A superb antique posy ring with the words "Let Virtue be thy guide" inscribed on the inner band. It's crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, and dates from around 1700. Posy Rings (aka posie, poesy, posey) take their name from the old word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line, and were often exchanged as betrothal rings from the 15th to 18th centuries each one personalised with a meaningful verse or given as gifts or tokens of