17th Century "I Like My Choys" Posy Ring bowenite and remained popular until the

and remained popular until the 1950s

To the reverse is a heart-shaped glass locket compartment

95ct of Old Mine Cut Diamonds

Very good (safety chain is later addition)

expertly carved to form a grotesque face

17th Century "I Like My Choys" Posy Ring bowenite and remained popular until theDATE: 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