In 16th and 17th century England or France, a wedding ring would invariably be inscribed with a sentiment of love, faith, and hope: a short love poem, known as a posy or poesy (pronounced the same). The popularity of these poesy rings is attested to by their frequent mention in Shakespeare’s plays: “Is this the prologue or the poesy of a ring?” The tradition is dates to the 12th C., but it was during the Renaissance (14th-17th C.) that the custom reached the height of popularity. Very often a sterling silver betrothal ring would often be replaced with the same posy ring in gold upon marriage.
At Crystal Realm, we are the posy ring specialists. Here is how our expertise benefits you. For your convenience, 1) we carry every style of posy ring all the time; 2) offer every style in every metal: 14K white, yellow, and rose gold and platinum; 3) make custom rings also in palladium, a white, durable, non-allergenic, platinum-family metal; 4) offer whole, quarter, half, and three-quarter sizes; 5) offer custom as well as traditional posy rings; and 6) offer custom bridal sets in which posy rings are paired with hand-woven puzzle engagement rings, exclusive to Crystal Realm.
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Love Now and Forever, Contemporary Gaelic Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold
$757.00 -
Here is My Heart, Guard it Well, Traditional French Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold
$657.00 -
Gaelic Anam Cara (or Soul Friend) Posy Ring with Medieval Gaelic Font, Comfort Fit, 6mm Width, Medium-Heavy Weight
$967.00 -
Many are the Starrs I See, Traditional English Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold
Yet in my Eye no Starr like Thee (17th C Period Spelling)
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‘Yovrs Onli,’ Traditional English Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold
16th C. English Period Spelling
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You and No Other, Traditional French Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold
Vous et Nul Autre
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I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is Mine, Contemporary Hebrew Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold
Ani L’dodi Vedodi Li
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I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is Mine, Contemporary Gaelic Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold
Le mo Ghrasa Mise agus Liomsa mo Ghra
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Love Conquers All, Traditional Latin Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold, No Antiquing
Amor Vincit Omnia
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Many are the Starrs I See, Traditional English Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold, No Antiquing
$657.00 -
From my Soul, Contemporary Russian Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold
Ot Dushi
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Scottish Gaelic Posy Ring: I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is Mine, 14K Rose Gold
$1,097.00 -
‘Yovrs Onli’, Traditional English Posy Ring, 14K Rose Gold, No Antiquing
In 16th C Period Spelling