17th Century "I Like My Choys" Posy Ring bowenite Suspended from a chain at

Suspended from a chain at each of the top corners

The design is very typically early 20th Century

and remained popular until the 1950s

Very good (safety chain is later addition)

17th Century "I Like My Choys" Posy Ring bowenite Suspended from a chain atDATE: 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