18th Century Gold Posy Ring "My Love Shall Last Til Life Be Past" Size:6.75 around an intricate nature scene

around an intricate nature scene with a grazing stag at the bottom of a cliff face

Medusa's mouth is wide open

Natural Blue Sapphire

Stuart Crystal (Rock crystal)

Charles was tried

18th Century Gold Posy Ring "My Love Shall Last Til Life Be Past" Size:6.75 around an intricate nature sceneDATE: Georgian, c. 1780 An especially lovely late 18th Century Posy ring, dating from circa 1780. The inner band bears the inscription: "My Love shal last til life be Past". It's modelled in 22 karat gold, with a particularly sweet sentiment. The name "Posy Ring" comes from the type of inscription within, which was usually in rhyme or "posey". MEASUREMENTS Width of band: 3. 1mm WEIGHT 2. 3g MARKS No marks present, tests as 22k gold CONDITION Very good