18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Let Virtue Be Thy Guide" hoop earrings Bug jewellery was a thing

Bug jewellery was a thing in the Victorian times

Crafted in 18 karat gold with the diamonds set in silver to accentuate their colour

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

and set with vibrant green and white paste gemstones

with a high level of detail and a nice substantial feel

18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Let Virtue Be Thy Guide" hoop earrings Bug jewellery was a thingDATE: 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