A high carat gold posy ring engraved with the words “I give it to thee to thinke on mee”.
English, circa 1680.
The ring is engraved with hearts and leaves around its exterior with traces of original enamel. The enamelling would include green, white, black and yellow. The hearts with leaves represent the growing nature of love, a truly charming example.
The ring measures G 1/2 UK / 3.3 US.
The ring bears the goldsmith’s mark “R”.
The ring is a size P UK / 7.75 US.