17th Century "I Like My Choys" Posy Ring bowenite It's modelled in 18 karat

It's modelled in 18 karat gold throughout

expertly carved to form a grotesque face

Very good (safety chain is later addition)

Suspended from a chain at each of the top corners

95ct of Old Mine Cut Diamonds

17th Century "I Like My Choys" Posy Ring bowenite It's modelled in 18 karatDATE: 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