17th Century "Perhaps It Will Appear" French Posy Ring Size:4.75 An oval halo of gold

An oval halo of gold pommels forms the border around the stone

A strong contender for this week's "most bizarre jewellery" prize

Crafted in 15 karat gold with impeccable neoclassical engraved detailing

and a ring of green (demantoid) garnets around the central stone

It's collet set in silver

17th Century "Perhaps It Will Appear" French Posy Ring Size:4.75 An oval halo of goldDATE: 17th Century, c. 1680 Poesy (posey) Rings were popular during the 15th through the 17th centuries in both England and France as lovers' gifts. The quotations were often from contemporary courtship stories and usually inscribed on the inner band; they were given to show regard or as a gift. This charming ring, circa 1680, reads "peut etre que paro", and to my research this is old French, however from piecing it together, it reads "Perhaps It Will