17th Century "I Like My Choys" Posy Ring bowenite Very good (safety chain is

Very good (safety chain is later addition)

A spectacular Georgian cluster ring set with juicy pink-purple garnets - a halo of smaller stones arranged around a 4

and remaining in fantastic condition over 200 years later

and remained popular until the 1950s

To the reverse is a heart-shaped glass locket compartment

17th Century "I Like My Choys" Posy Ring bowenite Very good (safety chain isDATE: 17th Century, c. 1680 Posey Rings were popular during the 15th through to the 17th centuries in both England and France, as lovers' gifts. The quotations were often from contemporary courtship stories and were usually inscribed on the inner band; they were given to show regard or as a gift. This charming ring, dating from the 17th Century, circa 1680 , reads "I Like My Choys". To my research, this is old English and perhaps this was given to a