18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Rather death then faulse of faythe" Size:10.5 Flat cut garnets

Flat cut garnets

with finely detailed features - particularly the face

Largest stone: 10

modelled as bows and tassels

evidence of and old resize to the inner shank

18th Century Gold Posy Ring "Rather death then faulse of faythe" Size:10.5 Flat cut garnetsDATE: An exceptional early 18th Century Posy Ring with the inscription "Rather death then faulse of faythe" (rather death than false of faith). It's a powerful sentiment, given this ring will have been exchanged upon betrothal, with the message immortalised literally set in gold. It dates from around the 1720s, crafted in 18k gold and remaining in great condition almost 300 years on. MEASUREMENTS Width of band: 4. 6mm WEIGHT 2. 6g MARKS No marks